Media Arts: Web Design - Certificate of Achievement

This program map only provides one possible pathway for degree and/or certificate obtainment and is for reference only. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor to develop your individualized Student Education Plan.

The Certificate of Achievement in Media Arts: Web Design provides a specific coursework enabling the creation of visually rich websites with dynamic interfaces for a wide range of purposes. The certificate is ideal for students wishing to bring additional competencies to their workplace; to enhance their employability; or to seek entrepreneurial opportunities.

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway. It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

Discover how visual language communicates global culture through research, innovative thinking, writing, and creative expression.

Demonstrate proficiency in industry-standard processes and technologies to create, capture and manipulate visual content in developing artwork for website design.

Design, build, test and publish websites that work on a variety of devices.

Integrate artistic expression, professional attitudes, and effective working habits as individuals or as members of a collaborative team.

Program Map

Requirement
GE General Education
E Elective

Fall Year 1

9 units
CS 102
Introduction to Computing with HTML

A general education course dealing with how computers work, how they are used and their effects on society. Includes an introduction to web-page design using HTML.

            GRPH 112
            Digital Imagery
            Introduces students to the use of Apple computers and Adobe Photoshop for developing and editing digital images for use in graphic design, photography, web, video and motion graphics production. Students will learn raster image resolutions, file formats, color systems and professional creative practices for acquisition, creation, editing and processing for various industries including printing, digital publishing, animation, and video editing.
                      GRPH 118
                      User Interface Design

                      This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and practices of User Interface Design (UI.) Students will examine the role of text, navigational systems, visual representation, time, and human-centered design for interactivity and efficiency. Students are introduced to industry tools and methodologies for conceptualizing, designing, and testing interactive and user-centric interfaces. Specialized projects encourage students to develop organizing principles, workflows, prototypes, and interfaces that demonstrate the principles of Visual and Interaction Design and an understanding of different target platforms. 

                      1. Advisories: GRPH 112
                      2. Advisories: GRPH 113

                              Spring Year 1

                              6 units
                              MMAC 112
                              Responsive Web Design
                              An introduction to the skills and tools necessary for producing modern responsive web design for a variety of media devices. Students will learn how the combination of flexible grids, layouts, optimized images and the intelligent use of CSS media queries create easy reading and navigation for the end user. Software taught: Adobe Creative Suite. Languages learned HTML and CSS.
                              1. Advisories: GRPH 111
                              2. Advisories: GRPH 112
                              3. Advisories: GRPH 108
                              4. Advisories: ART 108
                                      MMAC 114
                                      Game and App Design
                                      Hands-on instruction in the techniques and tools for adding dynamic motion and interactivity to games and applications for a variety of media devices. Includes integration of graphics, video, text, and sound on desktop computers, tablets, phones, and other media devices.
                                      1. Advisories: GRPH 108
                                      2. Advisories: MMAC 129
                                              Core Elective - Media Arts Web Design (Cert.)

                                              An introduction to the fundamental concepts, practices and theories of digital art production.  Topics include integration of traditional design, color, and compositional principles with contemporary digital tools.  

                                              This course teaches the fundamentals of professional digital applications used in the creation and production of digital media across various channels. Students will apply art and design theory to create and edit vector graphics, digital images, designs for publishing, video, and web design. The course teaches basic computer skills, digital image capture, image manipulation, illustration, layout, time-based media, 3D, and emerging technologies and techniques for effective experiential design. The course is not open to students who are enrolled or have completed MMAC 129.

                                              Courses for students capable of independent work who demonstrate the need or desire for additional study beyond the regular curriculum. Enrollment allows students to pursue activities such as directed field experience, research, or development of skills and competencies under faculty advisement and supervision. Independent projects may be earned in most disciplines. Students wishing to enroll in Independent Projects should contact the appropriate instructor identified in the class schedule. If the project proposed is acceptable to that instructor, a contract will be developed. All contracts for these classes must be completed and submitted to the Records Office no later than the end of the second week of the semester. Students may enroll for any combination (unit value) of Independent Projects 189 and/or 389 for a total of four semesters in a specific discipline. Units are awarded depending upon satisfactory performance and the amount of time committed by the student to the course. Allowable units vary according to discipline, and are based on the following formula: 1 unit - 48 hours per semester 2 units - 96 hours per semester 3 units - 144 hours per semester
                                              An introductory course on the tools of digital photography including cameras, scanners, printers and Adobe Lightroom software. Topics include image capture, enhance enhancement and presentation including ink jet prints and digital slideshows. For this course Mac skills are useful, but not essential.
                                              Presents non-linear video editing including combining clips and digital source materials, editing digital movies, and preparing digital movies for the web. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for Film 125.
                                              Explores new digital approaches for creating and compositing powerful visual imagery for use in film/video, multimedia, and design. Includes integration of graphics, video, text, and sound on desktop computers. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have completed FILM 126. Course software: Adobe After Effects and Photoshop.