Web Design C.A.

Program Overview

This program provides a comprehensive foundation in web design and multimedia, covering core concepts such as operating systems, multimedia production, and web development. Students can choose from a range of additional courses to specialize in areas like social media marketing, motion graphics, or WordPress. Graduates are prepared for careers in web design, multimedia development, and related fields, with opportunities for advancement and promotion with an A.A.S. degree.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Core Course Requirements (9 credits)
• CPT 106: PC Operating Systems (3 credits)
• CPM 120: Intro to Multimedia (Adobe Creative Cloud) (3 credits)
• CPM 160: Frontend Web Development (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) (3 credits)
• Additional Core Requirements (Minimum 9 credits)
• CPM 190: Backend Web Development (JavaScript/XML/PHP/MySQL) (3 credits)
• CPM 230: Social Media Marketing for the Web (3 credits)
• CPM 240: Web Design (3 credits)
• CPM 250: Motion Graphics (Adobe After Effects) (3 credits)
• CPM 260: WordPress (3 credits)
• CPM 280: JavaScript (3 credits)

Careers:

• Occupation Overview
• Web designers design Web pages, graphic content and animation, using HTML and Web editors to determine determine the look and feel of an entire website.
Specialized coursework in Internet and website technology is very helpful. Courses should include Internet software languages, website design using graphics and audio-visual techniques, website setup and maintenance and information security. Courses in marketing and advertising will strengthen your credentials. When seeking an entry-level position in this field, it is important to have a portfolio containing samples of your best work.
• Salary Outlook
• Nationally, established webmasters generally earn between $47,580 and $91,600 per year.
Exceptional performers can earn in excess of $119,550.
• Opportunities for advancement and promotion after entry-level employment are typically higher with an A.A.S.
degree compared to certificates.
• Sources: FOCUS Online Career and Education Planning Systems.
• **Opportunities for advancement and promotion after entry-level employment are typically higher with an A.A.S.
degree compared to certificates.

• Web and Multimedia Careers
• SCC graduates are employed in a broad range of careers, including, but not limited to: multimedia developer, webmaster, Web programmer, game developer and creative director.