Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
This diploma is designed for individuals who wish to be involved in the design and implementation of web sites. Students will learn user interactivity and basic fundamentals of optimum Internet usage. These concepts are critical to the conception and design of a web site. The navigation, functionality, file size, image generation, and unity of design are stressed. There is an opportunity in this diploma to take electives in Computer Careers or Creative Graphic Design to enhance student skills.
Award Outcomes
Utilize the elements and principles of design
Integrate the use of web technologies and design
Develop solutions that meet client's needs
Exhibit proficient use of technology workflow
Produce web sites that meet the industry standards for usability
Demonstrate use of programming language(s) into web site design
Demonstrate the roles and functions of working on a team
Develop a creative web portfolio of work that demonstrates skills as a designer and visual communicator
Career Opportunities
Graphic Web design is an ever-changing and evolving professional career with many occupational categories and opportunities. Students may might find employment in a production environment, customer service, customer support, web production, consulting or training. Occupational titles include but are not limited to creative designer, graphic designer, web designer, web producer, and web developer. Common working environments might include freelance, sole proprietor, design or production in a corporation, agency, advertising, marketing, or web design studio.
Semester Sequence
Offered at Brooklyn Park Only
Second Semester
| MMVP1640 | Social Media Production I | 2 |
| MGDP1645 | Social Media Production II | 2 |
| MGDP2050 | Web Design & Development II | 3 |
| MMVP1570 | Introduction to Programming for Designers | 3 |
| Technical Studies Electives | 3 |
Summer Semester
| Choose one of the following: | |
| ENGL1070 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| ENGL1300 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
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| Choose one of the following: | |
| PHIL1100 | Critical Thinking for College Success | 3 |
| PHIL1200 | Ethics | 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:
Choose a Total of: 6 Credits
Graduation (42 Credits)
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice
5/6/2024 : BP 1508 / EP