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Basic Web Technologies Occupational Certificate

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

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MGDP1205Fundamentals of Graphic Design

3

MGDP1210Graphic Design Essentials

3

MGDP1250Web Design & Development I

3

MGDP2050Web Design & Development II

3

MGDP2100Web Design/Production

3

MMVP1500Concepts of Interactive Media

3

MMVP1570Introduction to Programming for Designers

3

MMVP1580Animation

3

MMVP2010JavaScript for Designers

3

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:

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MGDP1120Introduction to Digital Photography

2

MGDP2215Graphic Design Internship

1 - 12

Total Occupational Certificate Credits 30

Semester Sequence

Offered at Brooklyn Park Only

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MGDP1205Fundamentals of Graphic Design

3

MGDP1210Graphic Design Essentials

3

MGDP1250Web Design & Development I

3

MMVP1500Concepts of Interactive Media

3

MMVP1570Introduction to Programming for Designers

3

Total credits  15

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MGDP2050Web Design & Development II

3

MGDP2100Web Design/Production

3

MMVP1580Animation

3

MMVP2010JavaScript for Designers

3

Technical Studies Electives

3

Total Credits  15

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:

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MGDP1120Introduction to Digital Photography

2

MGDP2215Graphic 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.

 
 

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