This certificate is currently known as "Web Design Certificate". It has been requested to be retitled as "Interactive Design Certificate". This award will undergo review by the Colorado Community College System (CCCS), the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), and the U.S. Department of Education (ED) for the title change requested. Upon final ED approval, this statement will be removed and a note placed in our Catalog Addendum noting the date of the approved title change.
Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a Certificate in Web Design and enter the workforce. Students explore web design software programs, graphic and interface design principles, and site architecture. This certificate program prepares students for entry-level career positions with companies involved in web design. Students learn current web coding languages and techniques and create a website. Students work independently, as well as in collaborative groups in the design and implementation of mixed media presentations and applications.
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My Academic Plan: Full-Time
Courses are displayed in a full-time sequence showing the fastest path to your certificate. Follow the pathway below to complete your certificate in 2 semesters (1 year). For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
First Semester
Second Semester
My Academic Plan: Part-Time
Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your certificate within 4 semesters (2 years). This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
Fall Semester 1
Spring Semester 2
| MGD 1017 | Intro to Visual Communications | 3 |
| MGD 1041 | Web Design I | 3 |
| MGD 1043 | Motion Graphic Design I (Software) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Fall Semester 3
| MGD 2040 or MGD 2041 | Interactive Design with AI (MGD 2040) or Web Design II (MGD 2041) | 3 |
| MGD 2043 | Web Motion Graphic Design II | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Semester Note: Campus offerings vary by semester for Adobe InDesign (MGD 1013), Typography I (MGD 1014), Graphic Design I (MGD 1033), and Introduction to UI/UX (MGD 1058). You should take the course when it is offered at your desired campus location either in semester 3 or semester 4.
Spring Semester 4
| MGD 1064 | Digital Video Editing I | 3 |
| MGD 2068 | Business for Creatives | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |