Web Design

This degree prepares students for entry-level positions as web designers, digital artists, motion graphic artists, and graphic designers. In addition to developing a high level of technical proficiency through the use of multiple software programs, students also develop traditional graphic design concepts and skills within the curriculum.

Core courses focus on assisting students in learning industry standard software in illustration, photo manipulation, web graphics, animation and 3D modeling, and digital video production. Electives allow students to focus on more specific design and software skills.

Students work independently as well as in collaborative groups in the design and implementation of mixed media presentations and applications.

Requirements

This degree requires the extensive use of a computer for prolonged periods of time during class and lab, analytical and creative abilities, and basic computer skills to begin the program.

Assessment testing is required for all students. Students who are reading at the college level and place into CCR 093 or above and MAT 050 or above may begin this program of study. A grade of "C" or above must be earned for each course required for the degree.

Required Courses

MGD 102	Introduction to Multimedia	3
	or
MGD 117	Introduction to Visual Communications	3
MGD 111	Adobe Photoshop I	3
MGD 112	Adobe Illustrator I	3
MGD 133	Graphic Design I	3
MGD 141	Web Design I	3
MGD 143	Motion Graphic Design I	3
MGD 164	Digital Video Editing I	3
MGD 211	Adobe Photoshop II	3
MGD 241	Web Design II	3
MGD 243	Web Motion Graphic Design II	3
MGD 258	Web Design Production	3
MGD 268	Business for Creatives	3
Total Credit Hours:		36

Required Elective Courses

Select 9 credits from the following:

ART 112	Art History Renaissance to Modern	3
COM 115	Public Speaking	3
CSC 240	Java Programming	3
CWB 110	Complete Web Authoring	3
CWB 205	Client-Side Scripting: (Software)	3
MAR 216	Principles of Marketing	3
MAR 217	E-Commerce Marketing	3
MAR 220	Principles of Advertising	3
MAR 222	Implementing E-Commerce	3
MGD 114	Adobe InDesign	3
MGD 116	Typography I	3
	or
	any other MGD class(es)	3-9
Total Credit Hours:		9

Required General Education Courses

Select 3 credits from the English courses below:

ENG 121	English Composition I	3
ENG 122	English Composition II	3
ENG 131	Technical Writing I	3
ART 121	Drawing I	3
ART 131	Visual Concepts 2-D Design	3
MAT 107	Career Mathematics	3
	or
	higher math
	Natural and Physical Sciences or Social Science Elective	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Natural & Physical Sciences or Social Science Elective: Electives must be selected from the Approved General Education Electives List for the AAS degree.

Total Credit Hours: 60