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Nov 21, 2024
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2018-2019 Catalog [PAST CATALOG]
Web Design (certificate)
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This program is pending approval by the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
Title of Certificate: Web Design, Certificate
Award: Certificate
Code: See Records Office
Total Credit Hours: 31-32
Visual Arts and Humanities
Purpose: The web design certificate is intended for professionals already holding a two or four year degree who wish to make a career change or update skills in the web design industry. Professionals with a traditional background in print design hoping to expand into the web arena may also benefit from the certificate in web design. Credits earned for the certificate may be applied to the Visual Arts Professional AAS Web Design Area of Concentration. The program provides an introduction to the design process from concept to completion, as well as allowing the student to choose an additional area of focus: marketing or programming. This certificate is not a substitute for a degree in web or interactive design.
Range of Occupations
- Entry-level web designer
- Junior web designer
- Web design intern
- Freelance web designer
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Special Conditions
Financial Aid: This program has not been approved by the U.S. Department of Education for eligibility for federal student aid. Students enrolled in this program may not be eligible to receive financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education (Pell Grants, SEOG, Federal Work-Study, Direct Loans or PLUS loans) or the Maryland Higher Education Commission (Educational Assistance Grants, Senatorial Scholarships or Delegate Scholarships). For current information on eligible programs, contact Financial Aid by calling 410-777-2203, emailing finaid@aacc.edu or stopping by a Financial Aid office.
Certificate Requirements: 31-32 credits
Select two courses from the following: 6-7 credits
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Web and Interactive Design Certificate, students will be able to: - Create designs that take advantage of the principles and elements of design to communicate content in a visually compelling, user-centered manner;
- Effectively and professionally present concepts to clients both verbally and in written form;
- Apply user experience techniques to the design of interactive projects;
- Design for the requirements of multiple screen sizes and unique user contexts;
- Use appropriate image file formats, resolutions, and expert parameters;
- Incorporate industry-standard tools to write standards-compliant, efficient, and content-focused HTML and CSS code;
- Create a professional portfolio of work to present at job and client interviews.
This program aligns with the college’s core competencies.
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