UX/UI Design
Certificate of Achievement Digital Media Arts and Design · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
UX/UI Design equips students with the essential skills and knowledge for entry-level roles in the UX/UI Design industry. Through hands-on training, students learn to create digital art, integrate user research, and apply psychology to design intuitive,user-centered interfaces. They will learn to combine text, images, animation, video, and other content to craft seamless user experiences across websites, mobile apps, and other interactive platforms. By developing interactive prototypes, students learn to validate design solutions to ensure they meet both user needs and business goals. Alongside technical knowledge, the program emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients, preparing graduates for roles like UX Designer, UI Designer, Interaction Designer, Visual Designer, Product Designer, User Researcher, Prototyping Specialist, or Front-End Designer.
Program Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate skill in design utilizing industry standard user experience design and visual design software.
- Design and create website and mobile app projects and prototypes, that demonstrate knowledge of design for different screens, user interface design, and best practices in typography, design and navigation.
- Create a portfolio utilizing a variety of design techniques for the purpose of gaining employment and/or acceptance to an Art College or University.
Requirements
Review Certificate Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| DMAD A115 | Typography | 3 |
| DMAD A116 | Typography & Branding | 3 |
| DMAD A117 | Rapid Illustration Techniques | 3 |
| DMAD A151 | History of Graphic Design | 3 |
| DMAD A181 | Introduction to Computer Graphics | 3 |
| DMAD A182 | Graphic Design | 3 |
| DMAD A190 | Illustrator for Design | 3 |
| DMAD A193 | Photoshop for Design | 3 |
| DMAD A200 | Designing for Screens | 3 |
| DMAD A202 | Design Industry Preparation | 2 |
| DMAD A203 | User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) Design | 3 |
| DMAD A263 | Motion Graphics and Video Compositing with Adobe After Effects | 3 |
| DMAD A288 | Digital Portfolio Development | 3 |
| Total Units | 38 | |
Program Sequence
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| DMAD A115 | Typography |
| DMAD A117 | Rapid Illustration Techniques |
| DMAD A151 | History of Graphic Design |
| DMAD A181 | Introduction to Computer Graphics |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| DMAD A190 |
| DMAD A193 |
| DMAD A203 |
Year 2
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| DMAD A116 |
| DMAD A182 |
| DMAD A200 |
| DMAD A263 |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| DMAD A202 |
| DMAD A288 |