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Web Site Development: Web Graphic Designer Certificate Computer Studies Total Units: 29
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Term Effective: Fall 2008

Description:

The Web Site Development: Web Graphic Designer Certificate of Achievement is designed to provide students with the skills needed to succeed in the field of Web site design and development as a Web Designer. The role of the designer is to visually communicate the Web site message.

Web designers should have a good understanding of design principles including layout, interface design, color theory, and typography. Designers need to understand how images need to be created for display on the Web, as well as a basic knowledge of Web site construction. The program stresses a thorough understanding of HTML, Photoshop, Principles of Design, Illustrator, and the Web development cycle. Students will be expected to design Web sites to meet the standards of clients from the community.

This program stresses the practical application of Web development skills on real life projects. Students are expected to work in teams to create Web sites for non-profit organizations in Sonoma County. The ability to work in a group, communicate with a client, resolve problems, meet deadlines, and understand the Web development cycle is just as important as understanding HTML or creating graphics. This hands-on approach ensures that as students complete the program, they will have practical experience, as well as working Web sites to feature in an electronic portfolio.

A successful Web Designer exhibits strong work ethics, perfectionist standards, patience, strong people skills and attention to detail.

Job titles include Web Graphic Artist, Web Graphic Designer, Interface Architect, Web Creative Lead, Web Designer, Design Lead.

More information about Computer and Information Sciences programs can be found at the Computer and Information Sciences Department Web site.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a competency in specific web development skills in the areas of coding, validation, user interface, and graphic design;
2. apply the skills of effective communication, time management, problem solving, and client management, as they plan and produce a Web site; and
3. evaluate the numerous tools available to create a web site and select the appropriate tool for the specific situation.

Program Requirements:

The requirements for the Web Site Development: Web Graphic Designer Certificate program are:

  • Complete 29 units from
    • Web Graphic Designer Emphasis Requirements

Web Graphic Designer Emphasis Requirements - complete 29.00 units
CIS 58.51CIntroduction to Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)3.00
Complete any combination totaling at least 4.00 units from the following:
CourseDescriptionUnits
CIS 99IComputer Info Science Occupational Work Experience Intern0.50-8.00
APGR 72Principles of Screen Design1.50
CIS 73.21Adobe Photoshop 13.00
Complete any combination totaling at least 6.00 units from the following:
CourseDescriptionUnits
APGR 20Introduction to Typography3.00
APGR 54.1Production Techniques in Illustrator3.00
APGR 54Commercial Illustration3.00
CIS 73.22Adobe Photoshop 23.00
CIS 73.23Photoshop Advanced Concepts4.00
CIS 73.24Image Correction and Restoration with Adobe Photoshop3.00
CIS 73.35AAdobe Illustrator 11.50
CIS 73.35BAdobe Illustrator 21.50

Term Effective: Fall 2008

The requirements for this program of study are effective beginning the semester shown above. If you began working on this program before the effective semester, you may not be affected by the changes. Consult with the program contact person or the department chair to determine your eligibility to complete the program under previous requirements.

Term Inactive: Fall 2010

Previous Versions:

Web Site Development: Web Graphic Designer - effective Fall 1981

Course Prerequisites and Advisories:

Courses in a program of study may have prerequisites or advisories; that is, courses that must or should be completed before taking that course. Please check for prerequisites or advisories by clicking on the course numbers in the Program Requirements section.

It is important that students who are completing an Associate Degree and desire to transfer to a four-year institution meet with a counselor to plan their lower division coursework. While many majors at SRJC are intended to align with lower division major preparation required by California public universities, specific lower-division major requirements vary among individual campuses. See a counselor, visit the Transfer Center, and check Guides For Transfer in Specific Majors, and ASSIST to review transfer preparation guides for specific schools and majors.

Notes:

CS 50.11A was CIS 58.51A
CS 50.11B was CIS 58.51B
CS 50.11C was CIS 58.51C
CS 50.31 was CIS 58.44
CS 50.21A was CIS 58.53A
CS 50.21B was CIS 58.53B
CS 50.32 was CIS 58.55
CS 50.25 was CIS 58.57
CS 70.11A was CIS 73.21
CS 70.11B was CIS 73.22
CS 70.12 was CIS 73.23
CS 70.13 was CIS 73.24
CS 71.11A was CIS 73.35A
CS 71.11B was CIS 73.35B
(Part of BOT/CIS to CS conversion. Curriculum Office 5/28/09)

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srjccertificate003198@santarosa.edu