Web Design

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Web Design provides students with comprehensive and focused studies in web design, including advanced image manipulation, vector graphics, page layout, video editing and design principles. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Web Design/Development and CCLs in Web Foundations and Web Development are also available.

Details

Field of Interest
Computer and Information Technology
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Web Design (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5986
Total credits required
38-43
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Courses within any of the following prefixes must be taken within five (5) years prior to completion of the program to be applied toward this award: AIM, BPC, CIS, CLD, CNT, CSC, ITS, and MST.

What You'll Learn
  • Design websites using knowledge of computer information systems, including security, computer concepts, web delivery system architecture, and file management. (AVC100, ART112, CIS105, CIS120DC, CIS133DA, CIS136, CIS138DA, CIS166AA, CIS220DF, CIS233DA, CIS235)
  • Develop public-facing websites based on research, planning, design principles and thorough testing. (ART112, AVC100, CIS105, CIS120DA, CIS120DC, CIS120DK, CIS133DA, CIS136, CIS138DA, CIS166AA, CIS220DF, CIS233DA, CIS235)
  • Create complex websites using current standards in Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and Javascript. (ART112, AVC100, CIS105, CIS120DA, CIS120DB, CIS120DC, CIS120DK, CIS133DA, CIS138DA, CIS166AA, CIS220DF, CIS233DA)
  • Employ best practices in user interface, user experience, accessibility and search engine optimization to build complex websites aligned with industry standards. (AVC183, ART112, AVC100, AVC181, CIS120DA, CIS120DB, CIS120DC, CIS120DF, CIS120DK, CIS133DA, CIS136, CIS138DA, CIS220DF, CIS233DA)
  • Implement thoughtfully designed e-commerce solutions. (AVC183, ART112, AVC100, AVC181, CIS105, CIS120DA, CIS120DB, CIS120DC, CIS120DF, CIS120DK, CIS133DA, CIS136, CIS166AA, CIS220DF, CIS233DA, CIS235)
  • Construct a website using a content management system. (AVC183, ART112, AVC100, AVC181, CIS120DA, CIS120DB, CIS120DC, CIS120DF, CIS120DK, CIS133DA, CIS136, CIS220DF, CIS233DA)
  • Apply project management skills to prioritize projects and meet deadlines. (CIS120DA, CIS120DB, CIS120DC, CIS120DF, CIS120DK, CIS136, CIS166AA, CIS220DF, CIS235)
  • Adhere to industry accepted professional, legal, and ethical practices. (CIS105, CIS120DB, CIS120DC, CIS120DF, CIS133DA, CIS136, CIS220DF, CIS233DA, CIS235)
  • Communicate professionally in formal and informal situations to diverse audiences. (CIS105, CIS120DA, CIS120DB, CIS120DC, CIS120DF, CIS120DK, CIS133DA, CIS136, CIS166AA, CIS220DF, CIS233DA, CIS235)
  • Collaborate with others to address web design challenges. (CIS133DA, CIS233DA, CIS235)
  • Create digital media content using principles of design. (AVC183, ART112, AVC100, AVC181, CIS120DA, CIS120DB, CIS120DC, CIS120DF, CIS120DK, CIS138DA, CIS220DF)
  • Select design elements and composition appropriate to the project. (AVC183, ART112, AVC181, AVC100, CIS120DA, CIS120DB, CIS120DC, CIS120DF, CIS120DK, CIS138DA, CIS220DF)
Required courses
Course #Course TitleCredits
Credits:36-37
The following courses are required for the CCL in Web Foundations:
 
CIS105Survey of Computer Information Systems3
CIS120DFIntroduction to Adobe Photoshop3
CIS133DAInternet/Web Development Level I3
CIS136Content Management Systems: WordPress3
CIS166AAIntroduction to Javascript3
CIS233DAInternet/Web Development Level II3
CIS235e-Commerce3
 
The following courses are required for the CCL in Web Design :
AVC183Digital Graphic Arts I (3)
OR
AVC100Introduction to Digital Arts (1) AND
AVC181Graphic Design I (3)
OR
ART112Two-Dimensional Design (3)3-4
 
CIS120DAIntroduction to Adobe Premiere (3) OR
CIS120DKIntroduction to Digital Video Editing (3)3
 
CIS120DBIntroduction to Adobe Illustrator3
 
CIS120DCIntroduction to Adobe Animate (3) OR
CIS220DFAdobe Photoshop Level II: Advanced Digital Imaging (3)3
 
CIS138DADesktop Design and Publishing Using Adobe InDesign3

Course Sequence by Term

Restricted Electives
Course #Course TitleCredits
Credits:2-6
Select two to six (2-6) credits in consultation with your program advisor to further develop skills in the areas of Adobe, Art, Social Media, Marketing, Business, and/or Multimedia.

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