Web Design | A.A.B. |Part-Time

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Web Design students will utilize their abilities to design, create and edit content in multiple formats for the web. Students will learn to design and build websites using multiple approaches from different perspectives to ensure that they understand all aspects of the web development process. Included are the latest standards of HTML, CSS and JavaScript, as well as various graphic design concepts and techniques for the web. Students will develop a portfolio and compile it with works from numerous courses within the program.♦

Hardware/Software Requirements ►
Students taking courses in this program may need to own or have access to specialty hardware/software to pursue this degree option. This requirement is particularly important for students enrolled in online/distance learning sections of particular courses. Affected courses indicate this requirement in their course syllabus. Consult the program advisor to discuss specific course needs and options.

Program Outcomes ►
The student will

demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication;
use effective interpersonal skills and interact in a team environment;
apply positive ethical standards to diverse media and their use in multiple industries;
evaluate and analyze problems and advance ideas to surmount those problems;
describe the formal elements of design and utilize effective design practices to layout, organize and communicate information;
use appropriate software to design, create and edit compositions for various media;
demonstrate an understanding of branding and advertising regarding distinct target audiences;
critique their work and the works of others in constructive and meaningful ways; and
discuss, develop and curate an electronic portfolio.

Semester 1 [Fall]

CIS 110S Computer Concepts and Applications	3	►Meet with advisor to establish student education plan and academic partnership. ►Advisor and student agree on schedule for Semester 2.
ENG 121S Composition I	3
GEN 101S First Year Experience	1
Credit Hours	7

Semester 2 [Spring]

	IMD 101S Introduction to Interactive Media	1
	IMD 111S Principles of Interactive Design	2
	IMD 121S Fundamentals of Web Development	2
	IMD 131S Fundamentals of Graphic Design	2
	Credit Hours	7

Semester 3 [Summer]

	COM 121S Introduction to Communication	3
	Credit Hours	3

Semester 4 [Fall]

CIS 121S Introduction to Programming	3	►Meet with advisor to assess progress.
IMD 211S Technical Media Communication	3
Credit Hours	6

Semester 5 [Spring]

IMD 133S Typography and Layout	2	C
IMD 215S Social Media Management	3	C
Credit Hours	5

Semester 6 [Summer]

	Math Elective¹	3
	Credit Hours	3
	¹To be chosen from MTH 120S, MTH 122S, or MTH 125S.

Semester 7 [Fall]

IMD 222S Back-End Web Development	3	►Meet with advisor to assess progress.
IMD 225S User Experience Design	3
Credit Hours	6

Semester 8 [Spring]

	IMD 221S Front-End Web Development	3
	IMD 233S Electronic Publishing	3
	Credit Hours	6

Semester 9 [Summer]

	Humanities Elective ¹	3
	Credit Hours	3
	¹Refer to AAB general education requirements.

Semester 10 [Fall]

IMD 241S Introduction to Video Production	3	►Meet with Career Services. ►Meet with advisor to identify internship opportunities.
Technical Elective¹	3
Credit Hours	6
¹To be chosen from CIS 211S, CIS 212S, CIS 213S, CIS 221S, CIS 223S, CIS 224S, IMD 231S, or IMD 232S.

Semester 11 [Spring]

IMD 235S 2-D Animation	3
IMD 290S Capstone Project OR IMD 291L Internship Experience AND IMD 291R Internship Seminar	3	►Submit graduation application. ►Advisor reviews student education plan to ensure graduation readiness. ►Meet with transfer institution advisor, if applicable.
IMD 292S Portfolio Development	1
Credit Hours	7

Semester 12 [Summer]

	Social/Behavioral Science Elective ¹	3
	Credit Hours	3
	¹Refer to AAB general education requirements.

Total Credit Hours | 62

♦ Students who cannot demonstrate basic computer skills must take Introduction to Computers before entering this program.