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Program facts
Take the first step toward a successful career in web design and interactive media by completing this 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 Social Media | 3 |
| WEB 110 | Internet Fundamentals | 3 |
| WEB 150 | Web Foundations | 3 |
| WEB 170 | Web UX Fundamentals and Prototyping | 3 |
| WEB 180 | Web Multimedia | 3 |
| WEB 200 | Web Scripting Foundations1 | 3 |
| WEB 210 | Web Accessibility | 3 |
| WEB 235 | Interactive Scripting | 3 |
| WEB 240 | E-Commerce Strategies and Technologies | |
| WEB Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 27 | |
Placement into college-level mathematics without support. 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.