This certificate trains students in the skills necessary to gain employment in the dynamic field of web and interactive media content design, development, and delivery. Students gain skills in all phases of website design, including site planning and information architecture, user experience design (UX), user interface (UI) and graphic design, content management, web programming and production, animation and motion graphics, audio and video integration, and designing for interactivity.
Based on current completer data, the program will have 6 students earn the certificate per academic year.
The Web Development and Design Certificate of Achievement is designed for students seeking employment in occupations related to website development and digital interface design. The program trains students to develop solid concepts, design relevant projects,work collaboratively, solve problems, and communicate effectively, all while learning the appropriate software, tools and techniques to achieve these ends. Students gain skills in all phases of website design, including site planning and information architecture, user experience design (UX), user interface (UI) and graphic design, content management, web programming and production, animation and motion graphics, audio and video integration, and designing for interactivity. The program emphasizes project-based and work-based learning and students graduate with a design portfolio that can help them find creative jobs, become successful freelancers, or transfer to four-year colleges and universities.
Foundation courses (15 units): Credit Hours: (15 Required) | ||
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MAT110 | Digital Imaging 1: Adobe Photoshop | 3 |
MAT120 | Media Design 1: Production | 3 |
MAT125 | Web Design 1: Fundamentals | 3 |
MAT135 | Graphic Design 1: Principles | 3 |
MAT165 | Web Design 2: WordPress and Site Production | 3 |
Emphasis courses (select 12 units): Credit Hours: (12 Required) | ||
At least 3 units must be advanced 200-level courses. | ||
MAT145 | UI/UX Design | 3 |
MAT150 | Animation and Interactivity | 3 |
MAT175 | Web Design: JavaScript and jQuery | 3 |
MAT190 | Programming for Animation, Interactivity, and Games | 3 |
MAT225 | Web Design 3: Custom Sites and Professional Practices | 3 |
MAT270 | Advanced Design Studio | 3 |
Elective courses: Credit Hours: (0 Required) | ||
Students may substitute 3 units from these Elective courses below in lieu of 3 units from the Emphasis courses listed above. | ||
BUS133 | Project Management | 3 |
CS130 | Fundamentals of Scripting Languages | 3 |
CSIT146 | E-Commerce and Web Presence | 3 |
CSIT155 | Social Media for Business | 3 |
MAT292 | Internship Studies | 0.5 - 3 |
Required to graduate (3 units): Credit Hours: (3 Required) | ||
MAT290 | Portfolio Development | 3 |
Total: 30 |
Jesse Lopez · 01/12/23
Miramar College supports this program modification.
Jeanie M. Tyler · 01/12/23
San Diego City College supports the mod
Tina Recalde · 01/12/23
San Diego Mesa supports the program modification.
Dr. Javier Ayala · 01/11/23
Support mod.
George Dowden · 01/11/23
Cuyamaca supports the COA modification.
Cassandra Storey · 01/10/23
SDCCE supports program mod
Jennifer Lewis · 01/09/23
Southwestern College supports this program modification.
Dr. Al Taccone · 01/06/23
MiraCosta, obviously, endorses as a modification that includes a streamlined version of the original program with classes consolidated and/or removed in an attempt to get students into the workforce, though, that workforce has below living wage and require a bachelors degree.
John Edwards · 01/04/23
MiraCosta College submitted the appropriate LMI from the COE. The COE recommends proceeding with caution when developing a new program, but supports a program modification because 1) there is a supply gap; 2) there is a high number of annual job openings; but 3) entry-level wages are below the living wage for some occupations. The colleges should also note that employers typically require a bachelor's degree as the minimum educational requirement.
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