Web Design
This degree prepares students for entry-level positions as web designers, digital artists, motion graphic artists, and graphic designers. In addition to developing a high level of technical proficiency through the use of multiple software programs, students also develop traditional graphic design concepts and skills within the curriculum.
Core courses focus on assisting students in learning industry standard software in illustration, photo manipulation, web graphics, animation and 3D modeling, and digital video production. Electives allow students to focus on more specific design and software skills.
Students work independently as well as in collaborative groups in the design and implementation of mixed media presentations and applications.
Requirements
This degree requires the extensive use of a computer for prolonged periods of time during class and lab, analytical and creative abilities, and basic computer skills to begin the program.
Assessment testing is required for all students. Students who are reading at the college level and place into CCR 093 or above and MAT 050 or above may begin this program of study. A grade of "C" or better must be earned for each course required for the degree.
Required Courses
| MGD111 | Adobe Photoshop I | 3 |
| MGD112 | Adobe Illustrator I | 3 |
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| MGD116 | Typography I | 3 |
| or | |
| MGD133 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
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| MGD117 | Introduction to Visual Communications | 3 |
| MGD141 | Web Design I | 3 |
| MGD143 | Motion Graphic Design I (Software) | 3 |
| MGD164 | Digital Video Editing I | 3 |
| MGD241 | Web Design II | 3 |
| MGD243 | Web Motion Graphic Design II | 3 |
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| MGD258 | Web Design Production | 3 |
| or | |
| MGD268 | Business for Creatives | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
Electives
Select 15 credits from any MGD coursework and/or the following recommended courses:
| MGD116 | Typography I | 3 |
| MGD133 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| MGD211 | Adobe Photoshop II | 3 |
| MGD242 | Web Architecture: Open Source | 3 |
| MGD258 | Web Design Production | 3 |
| MGD268 | Business for Creatives | 3 |
| MGD212 | Adobe Illustrator II | 3 |
| MGD114 | Adobe InDesign | 3 |
| CIS145 | Complete PC Database: ACCESS | 3 |
| CSC119 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| CWB110 | Complete Web Authoring | 3 |
| CIS243 | Introduction to SQL | 3 |
| CSC233 | Object-oriented Programming (Lang) | 3 |
| CSC240 | Java Programming | 3 |
| CWB205 | Client-Side Scripting: (Software) | 3 |
| CWB208 | Web Application Development: PHP | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
General Education Courses
Arts and Humanities
| ART121 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART131 | Visual Concepts 2-D Design | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
English
Select one course (3 credits) from below:
| ENG121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| ENG131 | Technical Writing I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Mathematics
| MAT107 | Career Mathematics | 3 |
| or higher | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
General Studies
Select one course (3 credits) from the Approved Electives List. Some recommended courses are listed below.
| ART112 | Art History Renaissance to Modern | 3 |
| COM115 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| CIS145 | Complete PC Database: ACCESS | 3 |
| MAR216 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MAR220 | Principles of Advertising | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Required General Education Courses
Total Credit Hours: 60
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