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Ohlone College Multimedia and Graphic Arts Department Associate Degree: Graphic and Interactive

NARRATIVE TEMPLATE for a (credit) Traditional Associate Degree: Associate in Arts (A.A.) and Associate in Science (A.S.)

Item 1. Program Goals and Objectives The Associate in Arts in Graphic and Interactive Design provides a broad range of educational opportunities for aspiring . The curriculum pairs traditional design proficiencies including , , and branding with skills that include (UI) and (UX) Design, , , and motion graphics. Students develop a variety of conceptual and technical skills preparing them for a wide range of job opportunities and transfer to baccalaureate institutions.

While developing conceptual and technical skills, students are encouraged to expand soft skills essential in the industry. We added Design Thinking as an important component to the curriculum and courses are built to allow for collaboration, peer evaluation, portfolio review and project iteration.

Students who successfully complete the Associate Degree in Graphic and Interactive Design will be prepared for a wide range of job opportunities including entry- positions in , Web Design, and others. In addition, students will receive transfer credit to continue their studies at 4-year institutions.

Ohlone College Multimedia and Graphic Arts Department Associate Degree: Graphic and Interactive Design

Item 2. Catalog Description

The Associate in Arts (AA) in Graphic and Interactive Design provides a broad range of educational opportunities for aspiring designers. The curriculum pairs traditional design proficiencies with User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) skills by providing training in a variety of subjects including typography, illustration, branding, wireframing and prototyping, web design, and motion graphics. Students develop a variety of conceptual and technical skills preparing them for a wide range of in- demand job opportunities and transfer to baccalaureate institutions.

SLOs

Upon completing the program, the student will be able to:

1. Employ processes of traditional and interactive design, including requirements elicitation, prototyping, evaluation, and project iteration. 2. Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing a variety of graphic imaging, sketching, and prototyping applications. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of how the cognitive, sensory, and physical capabilities of users inform the design of interactive products. 4. Select, adapt, and apply suitable design approaches and techniques to define design problems and implement user-centric solutions. 5. Produce a high-quality portfolio of graphic and interactive design projects. 6. Exemplify efficient and constructive peer communications and teamwork in both remote and face-to- face environments.

Ohlone College Multimedia and Graphic Arts Department Associate Degree: Graphic and Interactive Design

Item 3. Program Requirements

a) Complete Major Field and Supporting Courses with a grade of C or better. b) Complete Ohlone GE (Plan A), CSU GE (Plan B), or IGETC for CSU (Plan C) General Education requirements. These requirements are specified in the Ohlone College catalog. c) Complete at least 60 degree-applicable units with a 2.0 grade point average. d) Complete at least 12 units at Ohlone College.

A.A. and Animation program requirements

Requirements Dept. Name Units Local CSU IGETC Sequence Name/# GE GE for CSU Major Field MM-101 Visual and 3 IIIB, Yr 1, Fall (21 units) IVB GA-109A Beginning I (Letter 3 IIIB Yr 1, Fall Forms and Typography)

GA-110A Advanced Graphic Design I 3 Yr 2, Spring

GA-112 Motion Graphics 3 Yr 2, Fall

GA-160A Computer Graphics I 4 Yr 1, Spring

MM-105 Introduction to Web Design 3 IIIB Yr 2, Fall

GA-161A Digital Graphics I 2 IIIB C1 Yr 2, Fall

GA-100 History of Graphic Design 3 IIIA Yr 1, Fall

Supporting ART-104A 2D Design 3 IIIB Yr 1, Fall Courses or (12 units) ART-104C Color 3 Yr 1, Fall

ART-106A Beginning Descriptive Drawing 3 IIIB Yr 1, Spring

ART-133A Photo I 3 IIIB Yr 2, Fall or ART-138A Photoshop I 3 Yr 2, Fall or ART-139A Beginning Digital Photography 3 IIIB Yr 2, Fall

MM-106 Advanced Interaction Design for 3 Yr 2, Spring Web and Mobile or Yr 2, Spring MM-113 Mobile Application Development 3

Ohlone College Multimedia and Graphic Arts Department Associate Degree: Graphic and Interactive Design

Required Major Total: 36 units 36 units Completion of Local GE, CSU GE Breadth, or IGETC for CSU pattern: 28-39 units Possible double counting: 0-9 units Transferable electives 0-5 units Total units: 60-73 units 6units Proposed Sequence: Year 1, Fall = 12 units Year 1, Spring = 7 units Year 2, Fall = 11 units Year 2, Spring = 6 units TOTAL UNITS: 36 units

Advisory Committee Recommendations The Associate Degree in Graphic and Interactive Design is based on market-driven research, student demands, as well as faculty and advisory board recommendations. During the department’s last advisory board meeting, consisting of industry professionals and UC and CS professors, recommended the development of a design curriculum that is more centered in UX/UI design. This recommendation was encouraged by Ben Schrom [Google/Lyft] and notes can be seen here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pJ8d1mC5b3msl259HqL_yjN-RSmcJ7aq/view?usp=sharing

Item 4. Master Planning

The Associate Degree in Graphic and Interactive Design fits within the mission and strategic plan of Ohlone College by:  Ohlone College Strategic Goals, Goal 1: Providing innovative programs and services to improve student learning and achievement  Ohlone College Strategic Goals, Goal 2: Providing relevant sustainable Career and Technical Education (CTE) that is responsive to student needs, supports student academic success, and prepares students to meet industry needs

Ohlone College Multimedia and Graphic Arts Department Associate Degree: Graphic and Interactive Design Item 5. Enrollment and Completer Projections

It is estimated that on average 15-20 students will complete the AA degree annually. Year 1 Year 2

Course Course Title Annual # Annual Annual # Annual Department # Section enrollment Section Enrollment Total MM-101 Visual and 1 15-20 1 30-40 Interaction Design GA-109A Beginning Graphic 2 15 2 60 or Design I (Letter Forms and Typography) GA-109B Beginning Graphic 2 10 2 40 Design II GA-110A Advanced Graphic 2 5 2 20 or Design I

GA-110B Advanced Graphic 2 5 2 20 Design II

MM-105 Introduction to Web 2 20 2 80 Design GA-112 Motion Graphics 1 15 1 30

GA-160A Computer Graphics I 2 15 2 60 or GA-160B Computer Graphics 2 5 2 20 II GA-161A Digital Graphics I 2 20 2 60 or GA-161B Digital Graphics II 2 5 2 20

Ohlone College Multimedia and Graphic Arts Department Associate Degree: Graphic and Interactive Design

Item 6. Place of Program in Curriculum/Similar Programs a) Do any active inventory records need to be made inactive or changed in connection with the approval of the proposed program? No b) Does the program replace any existing program(s) on the college’s inventory? Yes. This program replaces the Associate in Arts in Graphic Arts/Computer Graphics c) What related programs are offered by the college? No other Graphic Design degree is offered at the college. We offer a more generic Multimedia AA degree and a Game Design and Animation AA degree.

Item 7. Similar Programs at Other Colleges in Service Area

This is a program modification of an already existing AA degree which we have offered for 13 years. The change is an expansion that reflect industry changes and labor market demands.

Degree Roadmap for Associate Degree in Graphic and Interaction Design

1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester

MM-101, Visual and Interaction Design (3) GA-160A Computer Graphics I (4) GA 112 Motion Graphics (3) GA 110A Advanced Graphic Design I (3) GE IV.B/GE III.B

GA-109, Beginning Graph Design I (3) GE III.B ART-106A Beg. Drawing or ART-106A Life Draw (3) MM-105 Web Site Design (3), MM-106 or MM-113 Mob App (3)

ART-104A 2D Des.(3) or ART 104C Color GE III.B GA-161A Digital Graphics I (2)

GA-100, History of Graphic Design, GE Area IIIA ART-133A Photo I or ART-138A Photoshop or ART-139A Beg. Digital Photography

GE Area IIIB GE Area IV.B/GE IIIB GE Area IIIB CSU CE C1 GE Area VI GE Area IIIA