Graphic Design: Web Design Certificate

Program Description

 The Web Design Certificate (WEBD-CC) prepares students with foundation courses in graphic design and web design. The courses provide students with skills needed for a career in web design. The focus of this certificate option is to complement graphic design skills learned in Graphic Design, AS (GRPH-AS), Graphic Design: Design & Illustration, AS (GRPH-AS-DIL), Art Studies - CSCU Transfer Degree, AA (ARTT-AA-TAP) (graphic design), or AS, AA, BA or BFA degrees in graphic design. Having a range of skills in both print and web design strengthens career opportunities for graphic designers. The certificate explores the application of the principles of design related to web design.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Web Design Certificate requirements, graduates will:

1. Use creative thinking skills and strategies, typography, image editing, design processes and principles to create visual products that convey a specific message to a targeted audience.
2. Demonstrate a working knowledge in software applications, file management and computer navigation basics used in the field of graphic design and web design.
3. Develop websites that apply industry standard techniques and are accessible, audience specific and publishable across several platforms.
4. Write and edit code for websites built for mobile devises.
5. Analyze and critique websites based on aesthetic contexts, functionality and client needs.
6. Evaluate the economic and ethical concerns when creating a website and how it can influence and affect society.
7. Identify the varied career paths within the graphics industry including, but not limited to, art direction, illustration, project design, production art, graphic design and media direction.
8. Create a portfolio of work reflecting knowledge, techniques, and creativity gained during the student’s course of study.

Certificate Requirements

• Graphic Design, AS
• Graphic Design: Design & Illustration, AS
• Graphic Design: Digital Media/Web Design, AS