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Academic Year: 2021-2022

Web Design Technician Technical Diploma

Program Code 311522

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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This program is offered at:

Green Bay

This program is fully eligible for financial aid.

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

Curriculum: Students following the study plan below will complete the Web Design Technician Technical Diploma in the number of semesters shown.

First Semester

10-107-107

Intro to IT

10-107-107 INTRO TO IT ...This course provides an overview of Information Technology by comparing and contrasting the various fields within the broader IT industry. Students will be exposed to hardware, software, networking, programming, and analyst roles to understand how each plays an integral role in IT.

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10-152-185

Website Coding

Credit for Prior Learning Available »

10-152-185 WEBSITE CODING ...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/Spring

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10-801-136

English Composition 1

Credit for Prior Learning Available »

10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 ...learners 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/Spring

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10-890-101

College 101

Credit for Prior Learning Available »

10-890-101 COLLEGE 101 ...Students will utilize digital tools and resources to assess, explore, practice, apply, and evaluate both employability and learning skills. By establishing NWTC cultural values as hallmarks of success in academic, career, and personal settings the course encourages reflective, personalized development of a growth mindset and emphasizes the importance of making wise choices. To maximize the return on investment, students should take this course in their first semester as it identifies key expectations (hidden rules) of higher learning and professional employment.

Course Typically Offered: Summer/Fall/Spring

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10-105-101

Career Planning

Credit for Prior Learning Available »

10-105-101 CAREER PLANNING ...experiential learning introduction. Learn how personal branding allows candidates to differentiate themselves from the competition through appearance, personality, and marketing competency. Career portfolio introduced. (Corequisite: 10-890-101, College 101)

Course Typically Offered: Summer/Fall/Spring

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10-135-150

Web Graphic Design

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. (Corequisites: 10-152-185, Website Coding)

Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring

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Second Semester

10-804-133

Math & Logic

Credit for Prior Learning Available »

10-804-133 MATH & LOGIC ...Students will apply problem solving techniques from discrete mathematics.Topics include symbolic logic, sets, algebra and base number systems (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 573; OR ACT Math score greater/equal to 15 AND ACT Rdg score greater/equal to 16; OR prep courses-contact academic advisor 920-498-5444).

Course Typically Offered: Summer/Fall/Spring

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10-135-151

Website Design

10-135-151 WEBSITE DESIGN ...(Adobe Dreamweaver) use standards based HTML5 and CSS3 to design, develop and deploy websites; including: browser compatibility, FTP, forms, multi-media, RSS, and site management. (Corequisite: 10-135-150, Web Graphic Design; 10-804-133, Math & Logic)

Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring

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10-105-103

Career Preparation

Credit for Prior Learning Available »

10-105-103 CAREER PREPARATION ...create 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: 10-105-101, Career Planning; 10-801-136, English Composition 1)

Course Typically Offered: Summer/Fall/Spring

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10-135-115

Online Search Strategies

Credit for Prior Learning Available »

10-135-115 ONLINE SEARCH STRATEGIES ...understanding 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/Spring

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10-135-181

Web Content Management

Credit for Prior Learning Available »

10-135-181 WEB CONTENT MANAGEMENT ...this 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/Spring

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Third Semester

10-135-156

Web Content Management Design

10-135-156 WEB CONTENT MANAGEMENT DESIGN ...(WordPress CMS) install, configure and customize using themes and plugins. Analyze security, user management, blog usage and mobile development. Develop using HTML5, CSS3, PHP and MySQL. (Prerequisite: 10-135-150, Web Graphic Design)

Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring

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10-135-199

Web Dev Career Experience

10-135-199 WEB DEVELOPMENT CAREER EXPERIENCE...Students 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 Preparation)

Course Typically Offered: Summer/Fall/Spring

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Semester Total

Total Credits

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.