Business Department | 3 CC - Certificate of Completion | 1 year

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• web designer
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• graphic designer

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PROGRAM CODE: CC.WEBDESIGN2

The Web Design program should prepare students for technical positions related to web and graphic design. This multidisciplinary program incorporates classes from computer science and art. Course work includes a strong emphasis on computer graphics and design, data communications theory, operating systems, and web design with a focus on current industry standards. Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) is supervised real-world experience that supplements the academic classroom environment.

RELATED INSTRUCTION OUTCOMES

Computation (1 course- MTH-065 Algebra II or higher)

• Use appropriate mathematics to solve problems.

Communication (1 course- WR-121 English Composition)

• Read actively, think critically, and write purposefully and capably for professional audiences.

Human Relations (3-4 credits- See page 82 for course list)

• Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

The Web Design program prepares students for technical positions related to web and graphic design. This multidisciplinary program incorporates classes from computer science, English, and art. Course work includes a strong emphasis on computer graphics and design, data communications theory, operating systems, and web design with a focus on current industry standards. Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) is supervised real-world employment that supplements the academic classroom environment.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

• apply knowledge of current graphic design software to capture or create images for use in client websites;
• use HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and current web editing technologies, to create standards-complaint, professional websites;
• leverage existing component tools to create e-commerce applications that solve real-world problems,
• perform client needs analyses to create web applications that solve real-world problems;
• articulate and justify technical solutions to an audience through oral, written, and graphical communication;
• communicate the importance of professional and ethical responsibilities and be aware of codes of conduct and other sources of guidance for professionally ethical decision making.