Web Design Certificate

(R): 229A

This certificate is designed to provide training, skills, and knowledge that prepare a student for employment as a member of a web development team. Skills include website management, advanced web design techniques using a variety of software, effective communication between web authors and system administrators, HTML validity, editorial responsibilities, and liaison with graphic artists and others.

Program Requirements

All students should consult an advisor.

GDES 116 - Digital Tools for the Visual Arts 4 semester hours
GDES 121 - Fundamentals of Graphic Design I 3 semester hours
GDES 140 - Introduction to Animation 4 semester hours
GDES 214 - Photoshop for Graphics and Photography 4 semester hours
GDES 218 - Graphic Design for the Web 4 semester hours
TECH 272 - Professional Website Development 4 semester hours
TECH 299 - Web Certificate/Degree Portfolio 3 semester hours

Elective (Select One Course)

ARTT 100 - Introduction to Drawing 3 semester hours
ARTT 102 - Design Studio: 2-Dimensional 3 semester hours
GDES 216 - Illustrator for Vector Graphics 4 semester hours
TECH 273 - Advanced Professional Web Technologies 3 semester hours
TECH 274 - Web Content Management Systems and Strategy 3 semester hours
TECH 276 - JavaScript Fundamentals 3 semester hours
TECH 278 - Web Application Development Using ColdFusion 4 semester hours
TECH 277 - Advanced JavaScript 3 semester hours
TECH 282 - Web Application Development Using PHP and MySQL 3 semester hours
TECH 288 - Advanced Web Application Development Using ColdFusion 3 semester hours

Total Credit Hours: 29-30

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

Demonstrate solid foundation skills and competency in a range of media, techniques, and knowledge of associated processes used in web design.
Demonstrate visual problem solving that employs appropriate technical skills and techniques.
Demonstrate the ability to express ideas and concepts creatively.
Apply principles of design and typography to the processes employed in the graphic design, illustration, and web design industries.
Demonstrate an understanding of the vocabulary of web design.
Demonstrate the ability to present and critique concepts and designs.
Demonstrate currency in the digital tools employed in website design and assembly.
Create professional-quality websites that comply with current web standards.
Develop a portfolio representative of the material and techniques studied, suitable for employment or transfer to another institution.