Program Overview

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Web Design Certificate

Summary

The Web Design certificate is designed to provide you with knowledge and skills that are essential building blocks in the field of Visual Communications Technology. All courses within this certificate are also part of a AAAS degree in Visual Communications Technology.

What You’ll Learn

Students who successfully complete this program should be prepared for positions and course studies in web/media design, illustration, electronic presentation, and in manipulating visual images for traditional and new media.

Courses & Requirements

Program Description:

Shoreline Community College offers a short-term Certificate of Completion (CC) in Web Design leading to an entry-level position in an office setting. Students interested in advancement are encouraged to enroll in longer courses of study to complete additional certificates or associate degrees in Visual Communication Technology. Students pursuing a four-year baccalaureate degree should follow the Foundation Studio Art, AFA Planning Guide.

Certificate of Completion (19 Credits)

GPA of 2.0 or better for the entire program required.

Additional Information

Certificates of Completion are designed for students who are adding areas of knowledge to their VCT AAAS Specializations or have intermediate/advanced industry experience. Please note that courses listed in concentrations have prerequisites that expand the total credits required. Prerequisites may be waived at the VCT advisor's discretion based on student experience or portfolio presentation. Courses may be substituted or waived by the program faculty advisor.

Program Prerequisites:

VCT 101, VCT 124, VCT 125, VCT 136, or portfolio review.

Program Requirements

• ENGL 279 Writing for New Media
• VCT 135 Adobe: Animation/Interactive Media
• VCT 170 Adobe: Interactive/Web Design
• VCT 225 Specialization: Interactive Web/Studio 1

Careers & Opportunities

Graduates are hired in entry-level positions as multimedia production assistants, web page developers, design staff, graphics preparers and customer service representatives.

Potential employers include: Advertising agencies, publication houses, sales and marketing agencies.

Tuition & Fees

Estimated Tuition & Fees

(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)

Per Quarter | WA-Resident | Non-WA resident, US citizen, & Eligible non-citizen On Campus | Non-WA resident Non-US citizen¹ | Non-WA resident, US citizen Online Only ---|---|---|---|--- 1 credit | $126.47 | $246.49 | $327.01 | $144.67 5 credits | $632.35 | $1,232.45 | $1,635.05 | $723.35 12 credits (full-time) | $1,387.14 | $2,487.04 | $3,408.94 | $1,571.08 15 credits | $1,570.80 | $2,520.25 | $3,617.20 | $1,757.65

¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online

Additional Program Fees

Approximately $60 - $200 per quarter, depending on courses selected

Program Advisor:

Christine Shafner Rm 2174 Alan Yates Rm 2054

For Program Information: Mary Bonar Rm 2057

Program Information:

Length of Program: 19 Credits Completion Award: Certificate of Completion Enrollment: Every Quarter Approximate Quarterly Costs: $25-$85 (in addition to tuition, books and parking) Website:

Plan code: DVCWDC01

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• Computer Graphics Foundation Certificate
• Digital Video Certificate
• Digital Photography Certificate
• Creative Project Management AAAS
• Graphic Design AAAS
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• Visual Communications Business Foundation Certificate
• Art and Design Foundation Certificate
• Digital Illustration/Animation Certificate
• Game Art and Design AAAS
• Visual Communications Foundation with Specialization Certificate
• Humanities Pre-Major
• Foundation Studio Art AFA
• Photography AFA
• Art History Pre-Major
• Animation/Video for Multimedia AAAS
• Visual Communications Computer Foundation Certificate

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