For more information, visit the Dallas College Digital Art and Design webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Digital Art and Design – Experience Design/User Interface (UX/UI) AAS. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Associate of Applied Science degree. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See the catalog for official degree requirements.
The Experience Design/User Interface program will provide the foundational knowledge to prepare graduates to enter the user experience design industry. The students will develop skills in planning, producing and evaluating UX design elements needed for industry applications. A focus will be on design strategy, research, user centered and prototyping design and coding. Students will gain applied understanding, and practical knowledge of relevant UX/UI methods and deliverables. The Experience Design/User Interface Associate of Applied Science Degree is awarded for successful completion of a minimum of 60 credit hours that include a common core of academic courses and a selection of technical courses specifically in UX/UI design. The degree is designed to be completed in two years. See the catalog for more information.
Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of Applied Science
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
TSI Must be Complete
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official degree requirements.
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
ARTC 1302 – Digital Imaging I
ARTC 1353 – Computer Illustration
ARTC 1305 – Basic Graphic Design
UXUI 1370 – Principles of User Experience Design
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of "C" or better.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 2
UXUI 1372 – User Interface Design I
UXUI 1373 – Responsive Design I
UXUI 1374 – Introduction to UX Tools
ARTC 1317 – Design Communication I
CHOOSE ONE:
- MATH 1332 – Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of "C" or better. OR
- MATH 1314 – College Algebra This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of "C" or better.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit, confirm or update your academic/career path.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 3
UXUI 2373 – Responsive Design II
UXUI 2372 – User Interface Design II
UXUI 2377 – Interaction Design
ARTC 2317 – Typographic Design
CHOOSE ONE:
- SOCI 1301 – Introduction to Sociology This is a Core course. OR
- PSYC 2301 – General Psychology This is a Core course.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
- Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Cooperative Education course.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 4
UXUI 2375 – Introduction to App Design
UXUI 2379 – Applied UX Lab
CHOOSE ONE:
- UXUI 2374 – Portfolio Design for UX/UI Design* OR
- UXUI 2378 – Cooperative Education – UX UI Design*
ARTS 1303 – Art History I
This is a Core course.CHOOSE ONE:
- SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a Core course. OR
- SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking This is a Core course.
*UXUI 2374 Portfolio Design for UX/UI Design or UXUI 2378 Cooperative Education-UX UI Design is the capstone course for this award.
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Digital Art and Design – Experience Design/User Interface (UX/UI) AAS.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 15
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS