This degree is currently known as "Web Design AAS". It has been requested to be retitled as "Interactive Design AAS". This award will undergo review by the Colorado Community College System (CCCS), the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), and the U.S. Department of Education (ED) for the title change requested. Upon final ED approval, this statement will be removed and a note placed in our Catalog Addendum noting the date of the approved title change.
Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete an AAS Degree in Web Design and enter the workforce. Students explore web and multimedia design, including web design, web programming, web animation, and video editing. This digital media degree gives students the foundation to go into a variety of career fields, from traditional advertising agencies to design agencies to video production companies to web production companies. Students learn how to use industry-standard design software and learn about typography, images, and the creative process involved in designing graphics that clearly present information. Our digital media degree program also includes a series of art courses to give students a solid foundation in the core of graphic design.
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What You Will Learn
Upon completion of the program you will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a knowledge of current design and multimedia software applications through a variety of skill-based activities
2. Create digital designs that demonstrate design principles and processes for multimedia output
3. Demonstrate an understanding of multimedia design as it applies to visual communication and target audience analysis
4. Generate graphics that emphasize effective visual communication
5. Design for Web that utilizes design principles, organizational and navigational planning
6. Be able to discuss, analyze and utilize hardware and software for multimedia
My Academic Plan: Full-Time
Courses are displayed in a full-time sequence showing the fastest path to your degree. Follow the pathway below to complete your AAS degree in 4 semesters (2 years). For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
Semester Note: Campus offerings vary by semester for Adobe InDesign (MGD 1013), Typography I (MGD 1014) and Graphic Design I (MGD 1033). You should take the course when it is offered at your desired campus location either in semester 3 or semester 4.
Fourth Semester
| MGD 1033 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| BUS 1015, SOC 1001, PSY 1001, LIT 1015, JOU 1005, CSC 1001, COM 1150, or Any World Language | Intro to Business (BUS 1015), Intro to Sociology I (SOC 1001), General Psychology I (PSY 1001), Intro to Literature (LIT 1015), Intro to Mass Media (JOU 1005), Principles of Computing (CSC 1001), Public Speaking (COM 1150), or Any World Language (1001 or higher) | 3 |
| MGD Course | Any MGD Course. Prefer: Social Media Strategy (MGD 2031) | 3 |
| MGD 2080 or MGD 2088 or MGD 2089 | Internship (MGD 2080) or Practicum (MGD 2088) or Capstone (MGD 2089) | 3 |
| MGD 2068 | Business for Creatives | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester Note: Campus offerings vary by semester for Adobe InDesign (MGD 1013), Typography I (MGD 1014) and Graphic Design I (MGD 1033). You should take the course when it is offered at your desired campus location either in semester 3 or semester 4.
MGD 2068 must be taken in your last two semesters.
Upon completion of MGD 1011, MGD 1012, MGD 1017, MGD 1041, MGD 1043, MGD 1064, MGD 2041, MGD 2043, MGD 2068, and 3 elective credits from MGD 1013 / MGD 1014 / MGD 1033, you should apply for the Web Design Certificate.
My Academic Plan: Part-Time
Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your AAS degree within 8 semesters (3-years). This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
Fall Semester 1
Spring Semester 2
Summer Semester 3
Fall Semester 4
| ART 1002 | Visual Concepts 2-D Design | 3 |
| MGD 1043 | Motion Graphic Design I (Software) | 3 |
| MGD 2040 or MGD 2041 | Interactive Design with AI (MGD 2040) or Web Design II (MGD 2041) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Spring Semester 5
Summer Semester 6
| BUS 1015, SOC 1001, PSY 1001, LIT 1015, JOU 1005, CSC 1001, COM 1150, or Any World Language | Intro to Business (BUS 1015), Intro to Sociology I (SOC 1001), General Psychology I (PSY 1001), Intro to Literature (LIT 1015), Intro to Mass Media (JOU 1005), Principles of Computing (CSC 1001), Public Speaking (COM 1150), or Any World Language (1001 or higher) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Fall Semester 7
Spring Semester 8
Semester Note: Campus offerings vary by semester for Adobe InDesign (MGD 1013), Typography I (MGD 1014) and Graphic Design I (MGD 1033). You should take the course when it is offered at your desired campus location either in semester 7 or semester 8.
MGD 2068 must be taken in your last two semesters.
Upon completion of MGD 1011, MGD 1012, MGD 1017, MGD 1041, MGD 1043, MGD 1064, MGD 2041, MGD 2043, MGD 2068, and 3 elective credits from MGD 1013 / MGD 1014 / MGD 1033, you should apply for the Web Design Certificate.
The Web Design Associates of Applied Science (AAS) Degree is valued with higher regard as it requires more education to obtain than a certificate. As such, it is recommended that interested students declare the AAS Degree as the overall goal. Students declaring the AAS Degree will also complete the Fundamentals in Multimedia Certificate as well as a certificate in the chosen focus area by the time of graduation.