Web Design Technician - Technical Diploma
Imagine yourself in the exciting world of web design! As a Web Design Technician graduate, you're prepared to design and develop dynamic websites, code website formatting styles, develop interactive web graphics, create functional website navigation, test website usability, and upload and manage websites. Career opportunities include website developer, front end web developer, user experience designer, user interface designer, and graphic and interface designer.
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Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition: $5,303, Books: $160, Supplies: $100
This program is fully eligible for financial aid.
Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tuition and fees for this program. https://www.nwtc.edu/admissions-and-aid/paying-for-college/tuition-and-fees?ProgramCode=311522
Requirements for Program Entry
- Apply at www.nwtc.edu/apply
- Submit high school, GED, or HSED transcripts and college transcripts (if applicable) to transcripts@nwtc.edu
- Tip! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step. Have questions? Connect with NWTC Admissions at start@nwtc.edu or 920-498-5444.
Program Outcomes
- Perform or direct web site updates.
- Design content, graphics and digital assets for web sites.
- Develop front-end Web user interfaces.
- Implement web site content and graphics to meet user needs.
- Convert written, graphic, audio, and video components to compatible Web formats by using software designed to facilitate the creation of Web and multimedia content.
- Redesign existing websites with compliant Web techniques.
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the Web Design Technician Technical Diploma in the number of semesters shown.
First Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Second Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Third Semester
8 Week 1
Full Semester
- Curriculum Note: The credit for 10-890-101, College 101 is an Institutional Requirement for graduation. Consequently, it is not part of the program requirements, but must be passed with a C.
Course Descriptions
Create code for generating the structure, function, and design of static websites using standards-based HTML5 and CSS3; validate code; test multi-browser and multi-device functionality.
Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall SpringLearners develop knowledge/skills in planning, organizing, writing, editing. Students will also analyze audience/purpose, use elements of research, format documents using standard guidelines, and develop critical reading skills. (Prerequisite: High school GPA greater/equal to 2.6; OR ACT Reading score greater/equal to 16 AND English greater/equal to 18; OR Next Gen Reading score greater/equal to 250 AND Writing score greater/equal to 260; OR "preparatory course(s)", contact academic advisor at 920-498-5444)
Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall SpringStudents gain skills that lead to success in college and employment. This course encourages students to develop a growth mindset and make wise choices. Students should take this course in their first semester. (Pre-requisite: None.)
Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall SpringUse HTML and CSS to design website user interface (UI) components (navigation, cards, buttons, and forms). Prepare and optimize images for websites. Create responsive code for mobile devices. Implement accessibility standards. (Prerequisite: 10-152-185, Website Coding)
Course Typically Offered: Fall SpringThis course provides an overview of the interconnectedness among careers within Information Technology. Learn how various fields within the broader industry each play an integral role and how a personal brand fits into preparing you for your career choice. (Corequisite: 10-890-101, College 101)
Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall SpringAll college students, regardless of their college major, need to be able to make reasonable decisions about fiscal, environmental, and health issues that require quantitative reasoning skills. An activity based approach is used to explore numerical relationships, graphs, proportional relationships, algebraic reasoning, and problem solving using linear, exponential and other mathematical models. Students will develop conceptual and procedural tools that support the use of key mathematical concepts in a variety of contexts. This course may be used as the first of a two part sequence that ends with Quantitative Reasoning as the capstone general education math requirement. (Prerequisite: Next Gen Arith score greater/equal to 250 AND Rdg score greater/equal to 250; OR TABE A 9/10 Math greater/equal to 12.7 AND Rdg greater/equal to 8.8; OR TABE 11/12 Math greater/equal to 780 AND Rdg greater/equal to 567; OR ACT Math score greater/equal to 15 AND ACT Reading score greater/equal to 16; OR prep courses-contact an academic advisor 920-498-5444)
Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall SpringUse HTML and CSS to design websites. Create responsive grid designs. Integrate user interface (UI) components into the site layout. Explore design concepts used to support communication and user experience (UX) goals. (Prerequisite: 10-135-150, Web Front-End Design 1)
Course Typically Offered: Fall SpringCreate professional resume and cover letter, prepare for interviews, understand interviewing techniques, participate in a mock interview, evaluate outcomes of interview, and prepare for Career Experience. (Prerequisites: 10-105-100, Careers in Business OR 10-107-117, Careers in IT OR 10-201-100, Careers In Digital Arts)
Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall SpringUnderstanding of how search engines relate to the success of a website or web-based business by investigating the primary search engines and the tactics that can be used to increase visibility within search engines.
Course Typically Offered: Fall SpringThis course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge, skills, process and understanding to build, execute, analyze and report upon web campaigns within a Content Management System. Explore techniques and tools to monitor campaigns. Execute post-campaign measurements and ROI analysis.
Course Typically Offered: Fall SpringUse WordPress to create a content management system (CMS) website. Install WordPress configure settings and develop themes. Create responsive WordPress theme using PHP, HTML and CSS. Analyze security concepts, install plugins, and create child theme. (Prerequisite: 10-135-150, Web Front-End Design 1)
Course Typically Offered: FallStudents can select any hands on experience related to: Internship, Field Research, Service Learning, Simulations, Capstone, Industry Related, or International. Instructor approval required. (Prerequisite: 10-105-103, Career Fundamentals)
Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring