About
About New Media Arts Interface Design
In KCC’S New Media Arts Interface Design specialization, students learn key principles and technologies behind the visual design process for creating interactive interfaces for applications such as web sites, DVD’s, mobile devices, and interactive kiosks, to name a few. Our two year AS degree program located at Kapi’olani Community College in Honolulu, Hawaii aims to prepare students for careers in web design, graphic design, and multimedia using the full Adobe Creative Suite Master Collection of applications and front-end interface programming technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Interface Design is an inter-disciplinary area of study that includes multiple domains such as art, design, communications, and computer science. There are several related sub-domains such as Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), User Experience Design (UXD), User Centered Design (UCD), Information Architecture (IA), and Interaction Design (IxD).
At KCC, New Media Arts students begin their study with a foundation in fine art and design with studio classes in topics such as drawing, photography, and an introduction to visual arts and design. They build upon this foundation with classes in graphic design including typography, graphic symbolism, and corporate identity. Integrated within the curriculum are key interface design courses that address both the visual design process and the technological and programming practices for web page production.
Gallery
Gallery of Student Work
At KCC New Media Arts, the computer is your canvas. Create works of art using the latest technology driven by the industry. What you see is what you’ll learn. Be sure to check back to this page periodically, as we will continually update the online gallery with new student work as it becomes availible.
Cassy Song
Brochure Design
Cassy Song
Conceptual Poster Design
Nainoa Shizuru
Publication Design
Rosie Eckerman
Brochure Design
Reina Robles
Publication Design
Cassy Song
Book Jacket Design
Reina Robles
Responsive Web Design & Programming
Mitcho Valenzuela
Web Design & Programming
Cassy Song
Responsive Web Design & Programming
Cassy Song
Web Design
Cassy Song
Web Design & Programming
Nainoa Shizuru
Responsive Web Design & Programming
Degree
NMA Interface Design Degree Info
New Media Arts Interface Design offers an Associate in Science degree. The objective of the NMA Program is to help students achieve an understanding of art and design as well as technological skills. Our curriculum is updated frequently to bring a contemporary approach to the learning process. The Associate in Science in New Media Arts prepares students for entry-level positions in the field.
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Step 1:
Take NMA Core Requirement & Pre-requisite course classes to build your admissions portfolio.
Step 2:
Download and complete all the required NMA admission forms.
Step 3:
Submit portfolio and all required documentation forms to NMA admissions by the specified deadline.
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Pre-Requisite Courses (15 credits)
To be taken (or currently taking) PRIOR to applying to Interface Design
| Art 101 | Introduction to Visual Arts |
| Art 107 | Introduction to Photography |
| Art 112 | Introduction to Digital Arts |
| Art 113 | Introduction to Drawing |
| Art 115 | Introduction to Design |
Interface Design Courses // Semester 1: FALL (12 credits)
To be taken AFTER acceptance into the NMA Program
| Art 120 | Introduction to Typography |
| Art 125 | Introduction to Graphic Design |
| Art 159 | History of Communication Design |
| Art 257 | Motion Graphic Design |
Interface Design Courses // Semester 2: SPRING (12 credits)
To be taken AFTER acceptance into the NMA Program
| Art 128 | Interface Programming I |
| Art 202 | Digital Imaging |
| Art 222 | Digital Multimedia |
| Art 229 | Interface Design I |
Interface Design Courses // Semester 3: FALL (12 credits)
To be taken AFTER acceptance into the NMA Program
| Art 249 | Interface Design II |
| Art 258 | Interface Programming II |
| Art 285 | Interface Design Studio |
| Art 293 | NMA Internship |
Interface Design Courses // Semester 4: SPRING (12 credits)
To be taken AFTER acceptance into the NMA Program
| Art 129 | Corporate Identity |
| Art 285 | Interface Design Studio |
| Art 295 | Design Portfolio |
| Art 293 | NMA Internship |
Contact
Contact Us
Feeling lost? Dont’ fret, feel free to contact us with any questions and for further information. Consult a counselor, talk to the faculty, and meet the students. We don’t bite.
Kapi'olani Community College
4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, Hawaii 96816
(808) 734-9000
NMA Contact Info
For more information about
NMA credit courses, please contact:
Steve Harris
NMA Counselor
(808) 734-9510
snharris@hawaii.edu
Continuing Education
For more information about NMA
Coninuing Education, please contact:
Ed Valdez
Continuing Education
(808) 734-9315
edwardv@hawaii.edu