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2022-23 RCC Catalog


2022-2023 Art, Humanities, Communication
Art, Humanities, Communication

Design and Digital Media: UI-UX Technician

Career Pathway Certificate

About the Program

The UI-UX Technician Career Pathway Certificate prepares students for work in entry-level positions in the interactive design industry where a working knowledge of Web Development applications and skills is required. Courses can be applied to the two-year Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Design and Digital Media. The degrees are designed to prepare students for employment in various design-related industries and fields, including web design, graphic design, publishing, advertising, media/printing/editing, or begin careers as freelance designers.

Program Learning Outcomes

The curriculum in RCC courses is derived from a set of identified learning outcomes that are relevant to the discipline. Students completing the Design and Digital Media: UI-UX Technician Career Pathway Certificate will be able to:

  • Apply the necessary skills to assist with the design process.

Entry Requirements

Students are required to complete the Placement Process to determine skill level and readiness in math, reading, and writing. As part of their training program, students must begin with the courses within their skill level as determined through the Placement Process.

Advanced Standing

Coursework from accredited universities will be accepted in accordance with college policies and the Visual Art and Design Department Chair’s approval. In order to ensure that coursework is current, program courses over five years old must be reviewed and approved by the appropriate department chair before being accepted toward core requirements. Each College Now credit student must meet with the department chair to determine placement.

Credits earned in the successful completion of Career Pathway Certificates can be applied to other certificates and degrees in the Career Pathway. For more information, speak to a program advisor.

Completion Requirements

Students completing the required credits in this program with a grade of “C” or better will receive a Career Pathway Certificate in UI-UX Technician. Certain prerequisite and required courses are graded on a pass/no pass basis only.  A grade of “P” for these courses indicates a student earned the equivalent of a “C” or better grade.

Prerequisites
Course No. Course Title Credits

CIS/CS___

Approved Computer Information Science or Computer Science course, CIS120/CS120 or above, or documented computer proficiency within the past ten years

0-2

MTH60

Fundamentals of Algebra I or designated placement score

0-4

RD90

College Reading or
WR91 Fundamentals of Academic Literacy or designated placement score

0-4

WR115

Introduction to Expository Writing

0-3

Total Prerequisites Credits

0-13

Required Courses

CIS195

Web Authoring I 1

4

DDM120

Digital Graphic Design I 2

3

DDM130

Introduction to Adobe Web Tools

3

DDM231

Content Management Systems (Word Press) 3

3

DDM160

Digital Imaging (Photoshop)

3

TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS:

16

1 WR121 is a co-requisite for CIS195

2 Fall and winter terms offering only.

3 Fall term only.


For more information, contact the Visual Arts and Design Department.

Visual Arts and Design Department faculty and staff can also be reached by:
Phone: 541-956-7500
Email: [email protected]
Web address: www.roguecc.edu/vad
TTY: Oregon Telecom Relay Service, 711

 

2022-23 RCC Catalog