Web Design Certificate

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.

Learn more about this program.

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

MGD 1011	Adobe Photoshop I	3
MGD 1012	Adobe Illustrator I	3
MGD 1017	Intro to Visual Communications	3
MGD 1041	Web Design I	3
MGD 1043	Motion Graphic Design I (Software)	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Semester Note:  Upon completion of MGD 1011, MGD 1012, MGD 1017, MGD 1041, and MGD 1043, you should apply for the Fundamentals in Multimedia Technology Certificate.

Second Semester

MGD 1013 or MGD 1014 or MGD 1033 or MGD 1058	Adobe InDesign (MGD 1013) or Typography I (MGD 1014) or Graphic Design I (MGD 1033) or Intro to UI/UX (MGD 1058)	3
MGD 1064	Digital Video Editing I	3
MGD 2041	Web Design II	3
MGD 2043	Web Motion Graphic Design II	3
MGD 2068	Business for Creatives	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Semester Note:  MGD 2068 must be taken in the last two semesters.

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.

You should apply for the Web Design Certificate at the completion of Semester 2.

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

MGD 1011	Adobe Photoshop I	3
MGD 1012	Adobe Illustrator I	3
MGD 1017	Intro to Visual Communications	3
Total Credit Hours:		9

Spring Semester 2

MGD 1041	Web Design I	3
MGD 1043	Motion Graphic Design I (Software)	3
Total Credit Hours:		6

Semester Note:  Upon completion of MGD 1011, MGD 1012, MGD 1017, MGD 1041, and MGD 1043, you should apply for the Fundamentals in Multimedia Technology Certificate.

Fall Semester 3

MGD 1013 or MGD 1014 or MGD 1033 or MGD 1058	Adobe InDesign (MGD 1013) or Typography I (MGD 1014) or Graphic Design I (MGD 1033) or Intro to UI/UX (MGD 1058)	3
MGD 2041	Web Design II	3
MGD 2043	Web Motion Graphic Design II	3
Total Credit Hours:		9

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

Semester Note:  MGD 2068 must be taken in the last two semesters.

You should apply for the Web Design Certificate at the completion of Semester 4.

Total Credit Hours: 30

Prior Learning eligible course

•  Learn more about Credit for Prior Learning

•  View all eligible courses

 

Important Program Notes:

Scheduling may vary per campus locations. You are encouraged to register for courses in accord with your main campus scheduling.

The Web Design Associates of Applied Science (AAS) Degree is valued with higher regard as it requires more education to obtain than a certificate. As such, it is recommended that interested students declare the AAS Degree as the overall goal. Students declaring the AAS Degree will also complete the Fundamentals in Multimedia Certificate as well as a certificate in the chosen focus area by the time of graduation.