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Program facts
Take the first step toward a successful career in web design and interactive media by completing this 27-credit-hour certificate program. Learn the technology behind today’s Internet and website design protocols by producing professional communications and innovative interactive web solutions. You’ll also develop an understanding of the technical aspects of interactive web design. This is an ideal program for individuals interested in pursuing a career in web design/interactive media, or for people whose current jobs have expanded to include website responsibilities.
Classes include WordPress and mobile technologies, Internet fundamentals, web foundations, web graphics and prototyping, web multimedia, web authoring tools, web scripting foundations, web accessibility and interactive scripting. You’ll get hands-on experience using the latest web design programs. All courses are led by skilled instructors who are experts in the areas of web design and multimedia.
Employers in virtually every industry routinely look to hire individuals skilled in the areas of web design and interactive media. After graduating from this program, you’ll be well-prepared to seek an entry-level position in this field.
This 27 credit-hour certificate program provides a background in web design and interactive media. Individuals seeking entry-level positions in this field will learn technology behind today’s Internet and website design protocols by producing professional communications, innovative interactive web solutions, and understanding the technical aspect of interactive web design. This program will also be useful to individuals whose job scope has expanded to include web site responsibilities.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| GRA 145 | Wordpress and Mobile Technologies | 3 |
Description: Introduces the student to WordPress fundamentals to create basic web pages. Hands-on computer activity includes WordPress templates, dashboard and widget usage; blogging/posts; adding links, videos, photo galleries; creating user accounts; and theme changes. Students will also learn to translate the WordPress full web site into a mobile website and will integrate with social media platforms. An introduction to UI (user interface) design will be explored for mobile applications. Prerequisite: GRA 101 or WEB 110 or WEB 150 with a grade of C or better, or consent of program coordinator. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 | ||
| WEB 110 | Internet Fundamentals | 3 |
Description: Introduces the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to use the Internet and build basic web pages. Teaches introductory functions of the web, Internet communications and project management concepts. Explores social networking tools and the use of multimedia on the web.Discusses industry career opportunities. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 | ||
| WEB 150 | Web Foundations | 3 |
Description: Introduces the foundational skills needed to create web pages utilizing Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and an overview of the JavaScript language. Includes web design best practices, web site hosting, Internet protocols, graphics, media and security. Students utilize the skills learned to create a business-oriented web site project. IAI MC 923 Recommended preparation: WEB 110 or CIS 106 or GRA 101 are strongly recommended courses in preparation prior to WEB 150. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 | ||
| WEB 170 | Web UX Fundamentals and Prototyping | 3 |
Description: Provides the understanding of UX (user experience) and UI (user interface) fundamentals, and the needs for user research, journey maps, personas, usability testing, and workflow mapping. Emphasizes techniques of sketching to develop digital wireframe to create an interactive prototype of a business-oriented website. Uses current prototyping tools to match industry standards. Prerequisite: WEB 110 or WEB 150 with a grade of C or better, or concurrent enrollment in WEB150. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 | ||
| WEB 180 | Web Multimedia | 3 |
Description: Introduces the nature and attributes of motion graphics in this project-based course. Through hands-on activities, students will learn to generate, manipulate and embed still and motion graphics for their website design and other media delivery systems. Prerequisite: WEB 150 with a grade of C or better. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 | ||
| WEB 200 | Web Scripting Foundations 1 | 3 |
Description: Introduces the JavaScript programming language and its capabilities for developing user-centric websites in this project-based course. Through hands-on exercises, students will create web pages with interactive components and dynamically update data. Students demonstrate skills by creating a business-oriented web site. Prerequisite: WEB 150 with a grade of C or better AND math placement in MTH 101 or higher. Click here for Math placement information: https://www.harpercollege.edu/testing/mathplacement.php Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 | ||
| WEB 210 | Web Accessibility | 3 |
Description: Provides the student with the foundation in developing usable and accessible web sites. Topics include Section 508 Accessibility compliance, the Web Accessibility Initiative guidelines, usability testing, and applications that test for adherence to coding syntax and accessibility recommendations. Prerequisite: WEB 150 with a grade of C or better. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 | ||
| WEB 235 | Interactive Scripting | 3 |
Description: Builds on web development skills learned in WEB 200. Uses advanced JavaScript techniques which include current libraries and frameworks to create highly functional web pages. Students utilize the advanced skills learned to create a business-oriented web site of their choice and design. Prerequisite: WEB 200 with a grade of C or better. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 | ||
| WEB Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 27 | |
This course requires math placement in MTH 101 or higher. See the math placement grid for more information.
Elective: WEB 140, WEB 190 (F), WEB 299
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For more information about the Web Design and Interactive Media Certificate program, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form. You can also apply online.