Web Design Assistant

Web Design Assistant 

Certificate of Completion: 39 credits. Advising Guide

Career Description

The Web Design Assistant provides foundational training in the principles of web design and the creation of computer graphics. This one-year certificate is designed to prepare students in entry-level web site design duties such as the design, creation and modification of graphics. Students are prepared to assist web designers with editing graphics on existing web pages and creating or designing graphics for specific customer web pages.

Course of Study

The Web Design Assistant is a stand-alone certificate; however, it is closely related to and shares several courses with the Web Development Assistant certificate. Upon completion of either certificate, students may choose to complete the other certificate by taking five additional required courses, preparing them to perform the tasks of a well-rounded web assistant versed in both development and design. Students must also meet general certificate requirements.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

1. Provide basic design support for existing websites in the workplace
2. Be prepared for entry-level jobs in the area of web design
3. Apply website design skills in a business environment to assist in the creation and maintenance of websites following current professional and/or industry standards.
4. Use critical thinking skills to identify key web design issues.

Prerequisites

• Placement into MTH 65 Beginning Algebra (4 credits) or MTH 98 Quantitative Math (4 credits) or equivalent placement
• WR 115 Expository Writing (4 credits) or IRW 115 Critical Reading and Writing (5 credits) or equivalent placement