Online Degrees & Certificates

AA in Graphic & Interactive Design

The Graphic & Interactive Design Program offers training for careers in the exciting, dynamic fields of graphic design, UI/UX design, web design, game design, and illustration. Students enrolled in this program develop basic and advanced skills in the important processes of design while learning professional graphics applications. Students receive a balance of instruction that includes visual arts and general education courses that are designed to produce a well-rounded, highly-trained graduate with sufficient expertise to be employable in an ever-expanding job market.

Learn more about the program on the Graphic and Interactive Design website.

The program requirements have been updated effective Fall Quarter 2022. To view the requirements for Summer Session 2022, refer to the Graphic and Interactive Design (summer) listing. If you have any questions, please meet with a Foothill counselor.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Students will understand the design process from sketching to final product.
• Students will be able to create unique graphic designs that communicate ideas to others.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities include the following: graphic design, UI/UX design, web design, game design, advertising, marketing, publishing, illustration, T-shirt and garment printing, and digital art.

Associate Degree Requirements

Units required for Major: 58

A minimum of 90 units is required to include:

• Completion of one of the following general eduation patterns:
  • Foothill General Education
  • CSU General Education Breadth Requirements or
  • the Intersegmental Genearl Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)
• Core courses (50 units)
• Support courses (8 units)
• Additional elective course work may be necessary to meet the 90-unit minimum requirement for the associate degree.

NOTE: All courses pertaining to the major must be taken for a letter grade. In addition, a grade of "C" or better is required for all core and support courses used for the degree or certificate.

Online Courses for Graphic & Interactive Design

The courses listed BELOW are offered as online courses at least once every two years. Please see online Schedule of Classes for verification.

• For a complete listing of online courses offered during the current quarter, visit Online Course Information.
• If you need any additional degree information or confirmation, please contact the Counseling Division.

NOTE: Students having difficulty attaining an associate degree because of timing or availability of classes should consult with a counselor to submit a petition for course substitution.

Please see Graphic & Interactive Program for recommended course sequence to assist with student success.

Associate Degree Requirements

Core Courses (50 units)

Support Courses (8 units)

Select 8 units from the following:

For a list of on-campus courses that satisfy degree requirements, please visit Graphic and Interactive Design 2022-2023 Degree &  Certificates.

Based on the 2022 - 2023 degree program.