Web Design Degree Program
Sessions College for Professional Design
Duration: 2 Years
$18,000
(This is for AOS degree only, price varies for additional concentrations)
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| Duration: | 2 Years |
|---|---|
| Price: | $18,000 (This is for AOS degree only, price varies for additional concentrations) |
| Type: | Associate Degrees |
| Method: | Online |
| Accreditation: | Sessions College for Professional Design is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) and regionally accredited at the certificate program level by Middle States Commission on Secondary Schoo |
| Prepares for: | A professional career in web design |
| Geared towards: | artists, designers, CSS, HTML, flash, adobe creative suite |
| Requirements: | A Windows-based or Macintosh computer that meets manufacturers' requirements for required software in the program. Access to the Internet. High-speed access is recommended, and is required when taking a proctored final exam (see details on proctored exams below). Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, and Fireworks CS4 or CS5 software. Read Adobe's system requirements for the Web Premium suite. Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) A digital camera, adjustable ISO and adjustable white balance features recommended An account with an ad-free Web hosting service. The HTML and CSS I course will provide information to help you meet this requirement if you have not already. Basic drawing supplies including pencils, charcoal, newsprint, and sketch paper. The Drawing I course will provide specifics and a discount code for art supply site utrecht.com. A reliable computer running Windows XP (or higher) or Mac OS X (or higher) with 256 MB of RAM or higher A webcam with at least 640x480 video pixel resolution (can be built in) Headphones or working speakers connected to the computer A microphone connected to the computer A Web browser with Adobe Flash Player installed A reliable high-speed Internet connection The ability to allow VNC connections to the computer you will be using to take your exam ProtcorU |
| Students per class: | 20 |
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Course program
First-year studies introduce the visual design fundamentals and software that are essential to any Web or print medium including color, typography, composition, digital imaging, and illustration. You will also learn HTML and CSS for Web publishing (including HTML5 and CSS3), digital photography, and drawing. First-year studies also build your general education background.
General education courses develop your critical thinking and written communication skills as well as a foundation in psychology, business, computer technology, writing, and art history. Building a foundation for lifelong learning is essential to the online design college experience, and general education concepts play an important role as you build your Web design skills.
Second-year Web Design students take a deeper look at the technologies and visual design approaches that define professionals in the Web design industry. Popular tools including Dreamweaver, Flash, and JavaScript are explored alongside essential topics such as accessibility standards, CSS layouts, and Internet marketing. Web Design majors develop a professional design process for building a Web site, from concept to launch.
Students complete the Web Design program with studies in design business and portfolio building as well as a live online portfolio review and a capstone project.
General education courses develop your critical thinking and written communication skills as well as a foundation in psychology, business, computer technology, writing, and art history. Building a foundation for lifelong learning is essential to the online design college experience, and general education concepts play an important role as you build your Web design skills.
Second-year Web Design students take a deeper look at the technologies and visual design approaches that define professionals in the Web design industry. Popular tools including Dreamweaver, Flash, and JavaScript are explored alongside essential topics such as accessibility standards, CSS layouts, and Internet marketing. Web Design majors develop a professional design process for building a Web site, from concept to launch.
Students complete the Web Design program with studies in design business and portfolio building as well as a live online portfolio review and a capstone project.
Do you need clarification regarding the course program?
Contact the person in charge , free and at no obligation, for information on how to enroll, enrollment limit/availability and more.
Course location
Sessions College for Professional Design
Sessions College for Professional Design is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) and regionally accredited at the certificate program level by Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools. Sessions College offers accredited online degrees as well as accredited certificate programs.
Sessions College is a USDLA member and approved as an authorized provider by IACET.
Sessions College is committed to delivering excellence in online education, empowering creative minds, offering students quality and value, and innovating in teaching and learning.
The school will fulfill its mission and goals by meeting the following objectives:
Create an online learning environment that fosters communication, respect, and shared understanding.
Maintain a faculty of professional artists and designers who provide excellent instruction and critique.
Build a team of knowledgeable and caring student advisers who motivate students and inspire success.
Enable adult learners to accomplish their educational goals on a busy schedule.
Continuously modernize curricula to reflect current practices and culture in art and design.
Provide students with a thorough foundation in art and design theory.
Develop proficiency in industry-standard design technologies.
Promote the understanding and improvement of artwork through critique.
Prepare students for art and design careers with portfolio development and career-focused curriculum.
Instill research and critical thinking skills in a well-rounded liberal arts curriculum (degree programs).
Advance the field of art and design through the preparation of qualified individuals.
Sessions College is a USDLA member and approved as an authorized provider by IACET.
Sessions College is committed to delivering excellence in online education, empowering creative minds, offering students quality and value, and innovating in teaching and learning.
The school will fulfill its mission and goals by meeting the following objectives:
Create an online learning environment that fosters communication, respect, and shared understanding.
Maintain a faculty of professional artists and designers who provide excellent instruction and critique.
Build a team of knowledgeable and caring student advisers who motivate students and inspire success.
Enable adult learners to accomplish their educational goals on a busy schedule.
Continuously modernize curricula to reflect current practices and culture in art and design.
Provide students with a thorough foundation in art and design theory.
Develop proficiency in industry-standard design technologies.
Promote the understanding and improvement of artwork through critique.
Prepare students for art and design careers with portfolio development and career-focused curriculum.
Instill research and critical thinking skills in a well-rounded liberal arts curriculum (degree programs).
Advance the field of art and design through the preparation of qualified individuals.