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Web Designer

This program provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge required to create graphics and Flash animations for the Web, and to plan and design compelling interactive Web sites. It provides in depth knowledge of how to use Adobe Dreamweaver and Notepad to create Web pages.

In addition, the program introduces students to XHTML and JavaScript programming, and thereby provides them with a great degree of control over the appearance of their Web sites and skills that are in demand by Web design companies. Students also gain skills and experience in using industry standard graphics programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Flash and Adobe Fireworks to create, edit, and optimize graphics for the Web.

Career Opportunities:

Recent studies indicate that strong growth in Web design jobs, particularly in the consulting sector, is expected over the next few years. Careers that correspond with the skills learned in this program include:

  • HTML Programmer
  • JavaScript Programmer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Web Designer
  • Flash Animation Developer
  • Web Consultant
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Presenting creative ideas.
  • Assessing client and end user needs.
  • Consulting with IT professionals to determine how
    best to incorporate a Web site into existing frameworks.
  • Designing the typography, layout, and look and feel of Web pages.
  • Designing and incorporating graphics and interactive elements.
  • Sourcing, selecting, and organizing information for
    inclusion in the Web site.
  • Testing Web site functionality.
  • Updating Web content and maintaining Web sites.

Program Outline:

Color Theory
Web Portfolio Design
Web 101
Introduction to Web Design
Web Design 1
Web Graphics using Fireworks
Information Design 1
XHTML & CSS Essentials
Dreamweaver I
Fireworks Basics
Dreamweaver 2
Flash Basics
Flash Experience Design
Writing JavaScript / DHTML
Microsoft Access Level 1
Microsoft Access Level 2
Customer Service
Adobe Illustrator
Introduction to the Internet
Introduction to Personal Computers
Job Search and Resume Writing
Introduction to Keyboarding
Keyboard Skill Building Level 1
Adobe Photoshop
Project Management Fundamentals Level 1
Thought Patterns for a Successul Career
Web Practical Simulations
Windows Level 1
Windows Level 2
Microsoft Word Level 1
WorkPlace Success / Intrapreneurship
Please Note: Actual course selections may vary by campus and are made at the time of enrollment.

Program Length:

  • 43 Weeks (25 hours per week)

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