Digital Arts and Interactive Design Pathways
Ohlone College’s Digital Arts and Interactive Design (DAID) Department offers a curriculum based on the job skills needed in today’s technology driven marketplace. We work closely with an advisory board of industry professionals to identify market trends and job skills demanded by today’s top employers. Our curriculum incorporates traditional art and design with hands-on projects and conceptual skills. Pathways include web and interface design, animation, gaming and virtual production.
Digital Arts and Interactive Design Conversion Chart
The Digital Arts and Interactive Design (DAID) Department was formerly the Multimedia and Graphic Arts Department. Please use this chart for comparison of courses and degrees.
Transfer Information for Digital Arts and Interactive Design Majors
Students leave with a wide range of skills, a multitude of options for transfer, and a competitive edge in the multimedia employment marketplace. Most Digital Arts and Interactive Design (DAID) classes are transferable/articulated with several CSUs and a number of private colleges in Northern California.
Articulation Agreements
Visit www.assist.org to explore major information and courses articulated with these universities.
Please visit the Counseling Department and Transfer Center for information.
Career Opportunities in Digital Arts and Interactive Design
Job prospects in the digital Arts industry expanding rapidly. Our students apply for positions as graphic designers, animators, UX/UI designers, illustrators, production artists, front-end developers, technical artists and game designers.
Please refer to the following links for employment outlook and labor market information:
- Occupational Outlook Handbook, Digital Designers and Web Developers
- Occupational Outlook Handbook, Special Effects Artists and Animators
- Occupational Information Network, Web and Digital Interface Designers
- Occupational Information Network: Video Game Designers
- Occupational Information Network: Front-End Developers
- Occupational Information Network: Special Effects Artists and Animators
Please visit the Counseling Department and Career Services for information.