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Web Design (certificate)


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Official Title of Certificate: Web Design, Certificate

Award: Certificate

Code: CRT.VSL.WEB-DESIGN

Total Credit Hours: 31-32

Learn more about the Web Design program

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

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 Graduation Requirements


To graduate with a certificate, students must have demonstrated eligibility for ENG 101  or ENG 101A . Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements .

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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:

  1. Apply the principles and elements of design to communicate information on the web in a visually compelling, user-centered manner.

  2. Write standards-compliant HTML and CSS that is semantically correct.

  3. Apply the appropriate file formats, resolutions, and export parameters when creating images for the web.

  4. Effectively research and communicate the business goals and user needs of a web site via industry-standard user experience documents.

  5. Design and code web pages that are effective on multiple screen sizes and unique user contexts.

  6. Present concepts to clients clearly and professionally in both verbal and written form.

  7. Apply JavaScript elegantly and efficiently to enhance the user experience.
     

This program aligns with the college’s core competencies.

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