Web Designer
Technical Diploma — Downtown Milwaukee and Oak Creek Campuses
Program Code: 31-206-1
This page was last updated in August 2007.
Overview — The Web Designer technical diploma program combines the strengths of web design, web development and eCommerce marketing. Students learn and apply in-depth skills in web design, upcoming technologies, design tools, marketing principles, and up-to-date web development languages. Students will plan, design and publish several websites, develop marketing strategies to support the designs, and apply multiple web development languages. This diploma is aimed at focusing skills, maintaining occupational currency, and preparing for the future in this ever-changing technology.
Career Outlook — The rapid growth of eCommerce has generated a variety of occupations related to the design and development of websites. The demand for web designers increases as more businesses and organizations rely on well-designed websites to attract and serve their customers and clients.
Career Preparation and Expected Learning Outcomes — Employers will expect graduates of this program to be able to:
- Design and develop websites using industry-leading web authoring software
- Design websites using up-to-date programming languages
- Develop marketing strategies to support the website
- Design interactive interfaces
- Design web-ready Flash animation
- Design web-optimized images
- Use project planning techniques
- Demonstrate professionalism and good communication skills
Preparation for Admission — The following are required for admission to the program:
- A high school diploma or GED
- Demonstration of proficiency in basic skills through a course placement assessment
Possible Careers:
Web Designer
Web Developer
Webmaster
Web Author
Related Programs:
eCommerce/Web Administration
Visual Communication
For more information, call 414-297-MATC.
Curriculum effective 2008-2009.
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SIXTEEN-WEEK TERMS |
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ITDEV-150 |
Database Management with SQL |
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3 |
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VICOM-108 |
Multimedia Scripting Basics |
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VICOM-123 |
Web Site Development ‡ |
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3 |
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VICOM-128 |
Web Development with XHTML/CSS |
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3 |
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VICOM-150 |
Introduction to Digital Media |
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3 |
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ENG-151 |
Communication Skills 1 |
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3 |
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Any 200-level ENG course |
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MKTG-118 |
Electronic Commerce |
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3 |
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VICOM-105 |
Multimedia and Web Authoring ‡ |
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4 |
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VICOM-124 |
Commerce-Based Web Development ‡ |
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3 |
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VICOM-125 |
Advanced Web Site Development ‡ |
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3 |
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VICOM-152 |
Interactive Design for Multimedia ‡ |
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3 |
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TOTAL CREDITS: 32 |
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Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
‡ Prerequisite Required.
For course descriptions, times and locations of classes, visit INFOnline
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