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Web Design Certificate

Certificate Number 901352

The Web Design Certificate will provide learners the ability to develop websites by learning how to design and code functional graphics, interfaces, navigation, animations, page formatting, and styles. The student will also learn to upload and manage websites and test website usability. All credits from this certificate can be applied to meet requirements in the Web Development Associate Degree program.

Certificate Completers will be able to

. Design and develop dynamic websites.
. Code website formatting styles.
. Develop interactive web graphics.
. Design and code web animation.
. Create functional website navigation.
. Test website usability.
. Upload and manage websites.

Completers will be able to apply credits toward the following programs:

. 101522, Web Development

Requirements for Certificate Entry:

. A strong computer background.

Curriculum

Catalog No. Description Credits
10-111-101 Macintosh-Image Editing
3
10-111-103 Macintosh-Intro
1
10-135-152 Web Animation Design
3
10-135-150 Web Graphic Design
3
10-152-185 Website Coding
3
10-135-151 Website Design
3
Certificate Total
16

Course Descriptions

10-111-101 Macintosh-Image Editing...(Adobe Photoshop + Adobe Acrobat) scanning, editing, color correcting and creating composite montage photographs. Prepare images for publication in print. An introduction to manipulating bitmap images. (Corequisite: 10-111-103, Macintosh-Intro)

10-111-103 Macintosh-Intro...explore the Macintosh Operating System and applications including iPhoto, iTunes, iMovie, GarageBand, FontBook, Sherlock, iCal, AddressBook and Dashboard. Learn to navigate the Mac Operating System and manage files and folders.

10-135-152 Web Animation Design...(Adobe Flash) vector animation, create, import source material, incorporate into flash movies, use Stage and Timeline, motion, shape-tweening, add sound to buttons, use Action Script, and test flash.

10-135-150 Web Graphic Design...(Adobe Photoshop) design and prepare graphics for the web including graphics for backgrounds, rollover effects, navigation, and badges. Also includes techniques for optimization and transparency. (Prerequisites: 10-111-101, Macintosh Image Editing; 10-152-185, Website Coding)

10-152-185 Website Coding...create code for generating the structure, function, and design of static websites using standards-based HTML(5) and CSS(3); validate code; test multi-browser and multi-device functionality.

10-135-151 Website Design...(Adobe Dreamweaver) use standards based XHTML and CSS to design, develop and deploy websites; including: browser compatibility, FTP, forms, multi-media, RSS, and site management. (Prerequisite: 10-135-150, Web Graphic Design)

For more information, please contact: The Business & Information Technology Department, (920) 498-5435 or (800) 422-NWTC, extension 5435, or contact Enrollment Services at 888-385-NWTC.