Web & Interaction Design

Certificate of Achievement (CA) Graphic Design & Digital Media · Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Overview

The Certificate of Achievement in Web & Interaction Design is designed to prepare students for work in the design profession with an emphasis on developing interactive elements for web and mobile devices. The certificate prepares students to work for variety of clients working in diverse industries to design, create and maintain websites and design web and mobile applications.

Career Opportunities

User Interface Designer, User Experience Designer; Graphic Artist; Production Artist; Graphic Designer; Visual Designer; Senior Designer; Web Designer; Freelance Designer; Art Director; Creative Director; Creative Services Manager

Program Learning Outcome(s)

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  1. Apply principles of design to effectively conceptualize, create and deliver design solutions for the intended audience.
  2. Critically evaluate quality and effectiveness of design projects, present one’s work effectively, and incorporate critique and feedback into design iterations.
  3. Describe the history and application of design and how color, type, and other design elements are used as effective communications tools.
  4. Use industry-standard software with technical proficiency and create documents to required specifications for delivery to clients.
Web & Interaction Design (CA): Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnits
Required Core: (24 Units)
GDDM 2Wordpress and Content Management Systems3
GDDM 4User Interface and User Experience Design3
GDDM 51Color Theory3
GDDM 53Adobe Photoshop I3
GDDM 54Adobe Illustrator I3
GDDM 55Web Design I3
GDDM 56Introduction to Graphic Design3
GDDM 60Creative Portfolio Development & Self Promotion3
List A: Select One (3 Units)
GDDM 3History of Graphic Design3
GDDM 40Design Shop: The Business of Design3
GDDM 62Web Design II3
Total27

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