Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
This certificate is designed for the student as an overview of Web Technologies. The coursework is designed to meet the needs of personnel already employed in a related industry who wish to enhance their skills for job advancement, change, or comprehension. Students will complete introductory-level coursework and obtain the skills necessary for them to understand the technologies related to web design and development.
Prerequisite: Basic computer literacy, familiarity with the Internet, college-level reading and communication ability, and proficiency in basic mathematics.
All students must pass the Computer Literacy assessment test before being admitted.
Award Outcomes
Utilize the elements and principles of design
Integrate the use of web technologies and design
Exhibit proficient use of technology workflow
Produce web sites that meet the industry standards for usability
Demonstrate use of programming language(s)
Demonstrate the roles and functions of working on a team
Career Opportunities
Web Design and Programming is an ever-changing and evolving professional career with many occupational categories and opportunities. One might find employment in a production environment, web development, web programming, customer service, customer support, sales, creative production, consulting or training.
Program Requirements
Technical Studies Required 27 Credits
General Education Required 0 Credits
General Education Elective 0 Credits
Technical Studies Elective 3 Credits
Any Audio production (ARSP), Information Technology (ITEC), Graphic Design (MGDP) or Interactive Design and Video Production (MMVP) course that is not required for this award may be used to satisfy an elective requirement.
Recommended:
| MGDP1120 | Introduction to Digital Photography | 2 |
| MGDP2215 | Graphic Design Internship | 1 - 12 |
Total Occupational Certificate Credits 30
Semester Sequence
Offered at Brooklyn Park Only
First Semester
| MGDP1205 | Fundamentals of Graphic Design | 3 |
| MGDP1210 | Graphic Design Essentials | 3 |
| MGDP1250 | Web Design & Development I | 3 |
| MMVP1500 | Concepts of Interactive Media | 3 |
| MMVP1570 | Introduction to Programming for Designers | 3 |
Technical Studies Electives
Any Audio production (ARSP), Information Technology (ITEC), Graphic Design (MGDP) or Interactive Design and Video Production (MMVP) course that is not required for this award may be used to satisfy an elective requirement.
Recommended:
| MGDP1120 | Introduction to Digital Photography | 2 |
| MGDP2215 | Graphic Design Internship | 1 - 12 |
Choose a Total of: 3 credits
Graduation (30 Credits)
Prerequisite: Basic computer literacy, familiarity with the internet, college-level reading and communication ability, and proficiency in basic mathematics.
All students must pass the computer literacy assessment test before being admitted.
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.
4/6/2023 : BP 1516 / EP