Web Design Certificate of Achievement

The Web Design Certificate of Achievement prepares students for entry-level positions in web design and development, creative coding, front-end web, social media, interaction design or UX (User Experience) design. The program stresses the design thinking process as well as the professional and production methods used currently in industry. Projects encompass content management, user interface, interactive behaviors, information design, and selection of appropriate form factors for user experiences in the Internet. This certificate also gives students crucial communication and digital media tools they may apply in almost any area of study where web design is utilized today. Students emerge with ideation practices to develop and produce marketing materials for their professional portfolio. Coursework lays the foundation for student-success as the first step toward successful entry into the labor market and places an emphasis on creativity, the user experience, design skills, digital portfolios, project management, problem solving, global teamwork, and entrepreneurship options. This program provides students with a comprehensive hands-on education that prepares them to earn industry-standard certifications in digital media tools.

Course Code Title Units
Required Courses
DDP 100Introduction to Digital Art & Media3
DDP 111Advertising Design3
DDP 101Digital Imaging3
DDP 116Social Media Design3
DDP 132Commercial Photography3
DDP 150Web Design & Development3
DDP 151User Experience Design3
DDP 195Business Practices and Portfolio Preparation for Creatives3
CIS 082CFront End Web Development3
CIS 087Introduction to Programming Using Python3
Total Units30