Computer Science Department | 3 CC - Certificate of Completion | 1 year

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• web designer
• front-end web developer
• web production staff
• graphic designer

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PROGRAM CODE: CC.WEBDESIGN2

This 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-121Z Composition I)

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

Human Relations (3-4 credits- see catalog for course list)

• Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals.

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.