# Graphic and Interactive Design (A.A. Degree)

Solano Community College · 2025-2026 Catalog · Department: Digital Media Arts

Source: https://solano.elumenapp.com/catalog/catalog2025-2026/program/graphic-and-interactive-design-aa-fall-2025

**Minimum Units Required:** 24.0 units

The Associates Degree in Graphic and Interactive Design provides foundational skills in graphic design, digital imaging, and interactive media. Students develop their creativity and communication skills through a diverse mix of projects, utilizing industry-standard software and equipment. This major is ideal for those without a previous college degree, preparing students either for further study at a 4-year institution or direct entry into the design field. Students are encouraged to consult with Digital Media Arts faculty to tailor their educational path to their career goals. The Associate Degree can be obtained by completing the major, General Education, and electives as needed to complete a minimum of 60 units. All courses within the major must be completed with a minimum grade of C or P if taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

### Program Learning Outcomes

-   Employ and document a structured design process to develop design solutions, working both individually and collaboratively.

-   Select the appropriate tools, materials and processes for a range of design contexts and media platforms.

-   Develop and maintain a professional portfolio of work.

-   Analyze and discuss the merits of design work using relevant concepts and terminology.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Graphic & Interactive Design** | | 24 |
| **Core Requirements** | | 12 |
| DMA 009 | Introduction to Digital Design | 3 |
| DMA 010 | Graphic Design - Beginning | 3 |
| DMA 015 | Typography | 3 |
| ART 007 | Design - Color | 3 |
| **Choose an Emphasis in Graphic Design or UI/UX** | | 6 |
| **Graphic Design Emphasis** | | 6 |
| ART 006 | Design Principles in 2-Dimensions | 3 |
| **Select Drawing or Photography** | | 3 |
| ART 014 | Drawing - Beginning | 3 |
| PHOT 029 | Introduction to Photography | 3 |
| **UI/UX Emphasis** | | 6 |
| DMA 062 | UI/UX Design - Beginning | 3 |
| DMA 063 | UI/UX Design - Intermediate | 3 |
| **Electives (select 6 units - may use any course not used above)** | | 6 |
| DMA 011 | Graphic Design - Intermediate | 3 |
| DMA 020 | Introduction to Digital Illustration | 3 |
| DMA 021 | Advanced Digital Illustration Techniques | 3 |
| DMA 031 | Introduction to Animation | 3 |
| DMA 032 | 2D Animation | 3 |
| DMA 033 | 3D Animation and Modeling | 3 |
| DMA 040 | Motion Graphics | 3 |
| DMA 100 | Design Bootcamp | 1 |
| DMA 101 | Adobe Illustrator Bootcamp | 1 |
| DMA 102 | Adobe Photoshop Bootcamp | 1 |
| DMA 103 | Portfolio and Publication Bootcamp | 1 |
| DMA 110 | Digital Illustration Bootcamp | 1 |
| DMA 120 | Animation Bootcamp | 1 |
| DMA 130 | Digital Textiles Bootcamp | 1 |