Dec 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Catalog

Planner for Web Design (certificate)


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

Faculty Contact (webapps.aacc.edu/directory): Erik Dunham

Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.

All students must demonstrate eligibility for ENG 101 /ENG 101A . Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements , “Certificate Requirements” for more information.

Course/Advising Notes: ______________________________________________________________________________

Term 1

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
ART 100 - Two-Dimensional Design   3 credit hours    
ART 106 - Introduction to Digital Design   3 credit hours    
ART 170 - Web Design 1   3 credit hours    

Term 2

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
ART 166 - Graphic Design 1   3 credit hours    
ART 269 - Responsive Web Design   3 credit hours    
Choose one of the following:
ART 120 - Digital Photography 1 
OR
BPA 127 - Digital Marketing and Analytics  
OR
CTP 118 - Web Development using HTML/CSS  
3-4 credit hours    

Term 3

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
ART 250 - Digital Portfolio Development   1 credit hour    
ART 264 - Fundamentals of Typography   3 credit hours    
ART 270 - Web Design 2   3 credit hours    

Term 4

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
ART 268 - User Experience Design for the Web   3 credit hours    
ART 275 - Digital Arts Internship   3 credit hours