facebookWeb Site Design
The objective of the Web Site Design program is to provide an integrated approach to web site design by providing instruction in client-side Web site design techniques and web site management procedures through converging theoretical concepts and practical applications. Courses that develop this integrated approach to client-side Web site development include the study of the Internet and e-business concepts; Hypertext Markup Languages (HTML) and a scripting language such as JavaScript™; Web graphic packages such as PhotoShop®, Flash® and Dreamweaver®.
The Web Site Design program aims to train individuals as Web Site Designers with the knowledge and intermediate skills of a web developer. The web site designer works on the client-side and is involved with the graphical presentation (look-and-feel) of the web site. Web developers are able to program or maintain a web site’s database. Rather, the web site designer is mostly involved in the visual presentation of a site using multimedia tools. The designer is in charge of graphical layout, animation and the interactivity of a website.
Faculty members for this diploma program are experienced industry professionals who encourage the development of skills. As students advance in the program, they are guided by their instructors in developing portfolios to show prospective employers.
OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Creative ability and artistic talent, as demonstrated by a portfolio of work created during academic studies, intense attention to detail, ability to communicate effectively – both verbally and in written form, ability to work independently as well as in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment.
What else does Herzing College have to offer?
While studying at Herzing College, the student has free access to the Internet, the help and training from dedicated instructors, a free career development service and the attention of friendly staff.
What career path will Herzing College prepare me for?
Graduates find contract work in various sectors of the industry such as public and private organizations, small and medium sized companies, government, advertising agencies, multinationals and manufacturing, service and distribution companies. Typical positions include Webmaster and Web Page Designer.
Entrance Requirements
The following are necessary to be enrolled in the program:
- High school diploma or Mature Student status
- Pass an aptitude evaluation
- Must be computer literate with strong keyboarding skills
- Be interviewed in detail regarding interest in the field
Graduation Criteria
In order to qualify for a diploma, a student must reach the following levels of proficiency:
- Complete a minimum of 32 semester credit hours of study
- A minimum grade of D (60%) in any subject attempted
- A minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.0 (70%)
The college reserves the right to modify course content, operating systems, course order and tools during the course of the year.
Total Credits: 32
Web Site Design Courses - Semester 1
DM 110 Design for the Web - 40 hours
In this course students will learn how to layout the web interfaces. Students will use Photoshop to prepare graphic and interface layout.
DM 115 Adobe Flash Techniques - 120 Hours
In this beginner course, students will learn to create and modify simple and complex graphics on single and multiple layers. Saving and reusing graphic elements as well as non-Flash graphics are explored. Frame animation, motion, shape tweening and actionscript (AS3) are also covered. Additional topics include interactivity with frame actions/objects and the addition of sound and video. Students will learn how to create basic graphics for the web, using Adobe Illustrator and basic Adobe Flash (AS3) to create - Flash animation and interactive content for web. (E.g. Flash Ad Banner, E-card, Photo gallery)
With improved interoperability and new functions that enhance audio, video, graphic and interactive elements, HTML 5 will put students at the forefront of web development before it becomes a recommendation of World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). Advanced display techniques and web animation can now be safely distributed across browsers, operating systems and mobile devices in a sturdy and powerful new semantic.
DM 150 Web Site Design Fundamentals - 40 Hours
This course provides the opportunity to develop knowledge and skill in planning well-designed, effective client-side web sites that meet an organization’s business objectives and address appropriate audience requirements. Topics include evolution of Web site design, the Web medium, software engineering and Web engineering principles, problem definition and exploration, requirements analysis and specification, Web site and Web page design, Web site implementation and testing, and Web site promotion and maintenance. Students will use XHTML and CSS to create both simple and complex web pages.
DM 250 Advanced Web Site Design - 140 Hours
This course provides the opportunity to develop knowledge and skill in planning and developing well designed and effective client-side Web pages that meet an organization’s business objectives and address appropriate audience requirements. Adobe Dreamweaver software will be the main tools used for teaching. Topics include basic design strategies; planning and designing web pages; developing test plans and procedures; launch and promotion strategies; maintenance, assessment, and continuous improvement procedures and an overview of client-side web site types. Projects developed during this portion will also be added to the student’s online portfolio. Students will use XHTML and CSS to create both simple and complex web pages.
Web Site Design Courses - Semester 2
IS 181 JavaScript - 60 Hours
This course provides the opportunity for students to learn to use JavaScript to add functionality to their websites. Students gain an intermediate understanding of how to add interactivity to web pages client side by using JavaScript. During this course, you will be given an introduction to Unix/Linux Webservers, networking, TCP/IP, ports, security, sniffers and terminal interfaces. Teamwork is highly stressed as at the end of this module you will build a website with custom code and images with the team.
IS 183 Dynamic Web Applications PHP & MySQL - 200 Hours
In this course, students will learn the ins and outs of Linux Apache Webserver by installing and configuring the server and using terminal interface in the class. Networking(TCP/IP), security and permissions become more important as you will learn to install and configure users with PHPmyadmin and then install and create a database in MySQL. Building on these concepts within the environment you will begin to learn PHP scripting and install open source phpbb3. By the end of the module teamwork becomes paramount as the team builds an interactive website using HTML, PHP, JavaScript, JAVA applets, upload video, upload images with email systems and message boards. Trade secrets are slowly revealed as you will create ads and start E-Business with Digital River and Paypal.
IS 185 E-Business with PayPal - 40 Hours
This course introduces the concepts and principles of electronic commerce as it relates to business. Topics include the foundations of electronic commerce; retailing in e-commerce; internet consumers and market research; advertising in e-commerce; e-commerce for service industries; business-to-business e-commerce; LAN and WAN structures and applications; electronic payment systems; e-commerce strategy and implementation; public policy regarding legal, privacy, and consumer protection issues; infrastructure requirements for e-commerce; and economic and global issues in e-commerce. This course also provides the opportunity for students to learn how to connect their website with Paypal.
WE 194 Internship (Optional) - 160 Hours
The Internship is the practical application of a student’s knowledge and skills in an industry environment; although optional and not a requirement of graduation, students would benefit from completing an internship. The duration of the internship is eight weeks, during which time the student will satisfactorily complete a minimum of 160 hours of work experience.
