Interface Design

The Interface Design specialization prepares students for careers as interface designers with a focus on web design. Topics include graphic design, typography, graphic symbolism, user interface design, front-end web development, and motion graphic design. Additional courses include digital imaging, design history, and portfolio development.

Foundation

Before You Begin

Pre-Requisites

ENG 100 Composition I or ESL 100 Composition I

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ART 101 Introduction to Visual Arts

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ART 107 Introduction to Photography

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ART 112 Introduction to Digital Art

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ART 113 Introduction to Drawing

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ART 115 Introduction to Design

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  • ART 115 Introduction to Design, or
  • ART 116 Introduction to 3D Composition, or
  • ART 123 Introduction to Painting

Apply

Step 1: Take Pre-requisite Courses
Step 2: Submit Documentation
Step 3: Submit Portfolio
Submit Your Portfolio

Course Pathway

Semester Breakdown

Fall Semester

Semester 1

Spring Semester

Semester 2

Year One

ART 120 Intro to Typography

ART 120 Typography explores letterforms and word compositions in the context of designing
with type. Projects and lectures include traditional terms and classifications through
contemporary digital typesetting technologies

ART 125 Intro to Graphic Design

ART 125 introduces various ways of organizing visual elements in page design and examines
the conceptual meaning of the type and image in combination. Structural grid systems and
design principles are used to organize visual information using page layout software.

ART 159 History of Communication Design

ART 159 is a chronological survey of design history with an emphasis on work from the
Victorian Period through the present. International, political, social and technological issues
are addressed in relationship to visual arts and design disciplines. A studio component
integrates research with design projects.

ART 257 Motion Graphic Design

ART 257 introduces the basic principles of animation using the elements of graphic design.
Geared mainly toward applications for the web, students in this course work on projects that
combine elements of shape, image, typography, and sound in time-based media.

ART 127 Graphic Symbolism

ART 127 Graphic Symbolism introduces the terminology, history and theory of graphic
symbolism and explores shapes and letterforms to create symbols and logos..

ART 128 Interface Programming I

ART 128 Interface Programming I provides a foundation of front-end interface programming
skills, techniques, and principles necessary to create visually effective, web standard
compliant web sites. This course introduces HTML (HyperText Markup Language), CSS
(Cascading Style Sheets), and JavaScript to manually convert custom visual interface designs
into fully functional, interactive web sites

ART 202 Digital Imaging

ART 202 is a studio course in digital imaging concepts and techniques including image
capture, manipulation, and output. Emphasis will also be placed on developing an aesthetic
criteria for evaluation.

ART 229 Interface Design I

ART 229 explores the fundamental concepts and principles of interface design by going
through the early stages of the interface design process. Students plan and design web sites
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and audience specific interfaces. Technical emphasis will be placed on applying basic design
skills and principles in the creation of visual mockups.

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Year Two

ART 129 Corporate Identity

ART 129 introduces the concept of creating conceptually and visually unified corporate
identity collateral with effective branding and marketing guidelines through the development
of print and Web design.

ART 249 Interface Design II

ART 249 Interface Design II builds upon interface design skills learned in Interface Design I.
Students plan, design, and build web sites and audience specific interfaces on a more
comprehensive level by going through the full interface design process. Technical emphasis
will be placed on applying web design concepts and techniques using HTML, CSS, an
JavaScript.

ART 258 Interface Programming II

ART 258 Interface Programming II introduces basic computer programming techniques used
to create rich media interfaces and web applications. This courses uses scripting languages,
such as ActionScript and JavaScript, in the creation of projects that combine interactivity and
animation.

ART 298 NMA Work Study (Internship)

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ART 285 Interface Design Studio

ART 285 explores contemporary topics in interface design and new media art in an advanced
studio environment. Through the creation of large-scale projects, students explore in depth
the full design process of researching, planning, designing, producing, and displaying work
that synthesizes interface design principles, topics, skills, and techniques.

ART 285 Interface Design Studio

ART 285 explores contemporary topics in interface design and new media art in an advanced
studio environment. Through the creation of large-scale projects, students explore in depth
the full design process of researching, planning, designing, producing, and displaying work
that synthesizes interface design principles, topics, skills, and techniques.

ART 295 Design Portfolio

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ART 298 NMA Work Study (Internship)

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Related Careers

Job Titles

  • Web Designer
  • Front-end Web Developer
  • Information Architect (IA)
  • User Interface Designer (UI)
  • User Experience Designer (UX)
  • Graphic Designer

Technologies

Learn

Grid

Layout

Designing a page layout.

Coding

Front-End Web Development

Learning code in html and css

Branding

Packaging Design

Creating a packaging design which consists of logo, style guide, product, envelope, letterhead, and more.