Web Design & Interactive Media Certificate

Learn the basics of interactive media design

Program facts

Credit hours: 27
Stackable to degree: Yes
Potential job outcomes: Web designer, interactive media specialist

Take the first step toward a successful career in web design and interactive media by completing this 27-credit-hour certificate program. Learn the technology behind today’s Internet and website design protocols by producing professional communications and innovative interactive web solutions. You’ll also develop an understanding of the technical aspects of interactive web design. This is an ideal program for individuals interested in pursuing a career in web design/interactive media, or for people whose current jobs have expanded to include website responsibilities.

Classes include WordPress and mobile technologies, Internet fundamentals, web foundations, web graphics and prototyping, web multimedia, web authoring tools, web scripting foundations, web accessibility and interactive scripting. You’ll get hands-on experience using the latest web design programs. All courses are led by skilled instructors who are experts in the areas of web design and multimedia.

Employers in virtually every industry routinely look to hire individuals skilled in the areas of web design and interactive media. After graduating from this program, you’ll be well-prepared to seek an entry-level position in this field.

Certificate program requirements

Program Overview

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This 27 credit-hour certificate program provides a background in web design and interactive media. Individuals seeking entry-level positions in this field will learn technology behind today’s Internet and website design protocols by producing professional communications, innovative interactive web solutions, and understanding the technical aspect of interactive web design. This program will also be useful to individuals whose job scope has expanded to include web site responsibilities.

F = Fall only course S = Spring only course U = Summer only course

Required:

Number	Course Title	Credits
GRA 145	Wordpress and Mobile Technologies	3
Description: Introduces the student to WordPress fundamentals to create basic web pages. Hands-on computer activity includes WordPress templates, dashboard and widget usage; blogging/posts; adding links, videos, photo galleries; creating user accounts and theme changes. Student will also learn to translate the WordPress full web site into a mobile website and will integrate with social media platforms. An introduction to UI (user interface) design will be explored for mobile applications. Prerequisite: GRA 101, WEB 110 or WEB 150 with a grade of C or better, or consent of coordinator. Class Schedule: Summer 2024 \| Fall 2024
WEB 110	Internet Fundamentals	3
Description: Introduces the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to use the Internet and build basic web pages. Students will learn and understand introductory functions of the web, Internet communications, and project management concepts. Social networking tools and the use of multimedia on the web will be explored. Industry career opportunities will be discussed. Class Schedule: Summer 2024 \| Fall 2024
WEB 150	Web Foundations	3
Description: Introduces the foundational skills needed to create web pages utilizing HyperText Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and an overview of the JavaScript language. Topics include Web design best practices, web site hosting, Internet protocols, graphics, media and security. Students utilize the skills learned to create a business-oriented web site project. IAI MC 923 Recommended: WEB 110 or CIS 106 or GRA 101 are strongly recommended courses in preparation prior to WEB 150. Class Schedule: Summer 2024 \| Fall 2024
WEB 170	Web Ux Fundamentals and Prototyping	3
Description: Provides the understanding of UX (user experience) and UI (user interface) fundamentals, and the needs for user research, journey maps, personas, usability testing, and workflow mapping. Emphasizes techniques of sketching to develop digital wireframe to create an interactive prototype of a business-oriented website. Uses current prototyping tools to match industry standards. Prerequisite: WEB 110 or WEB 150 with a grade of C or better, or concurrent enrollment in WEB 150. Class Schedule: Summer 2024 \| Fall 2024
WEB 180	Web Multimedia	3
Description: Introduces the nature and attributes of motion graphics in this project-based course. Through hands-on activities, students will learn to generate, manipulate, and embed still and motion graphics for their website design and other media delivery systems. Prerequisite: WEB 150 with a grade of C or better. Class Schedule: Summer 2024 \| Fall 2024
WEB 200	Web Scripting Foundations ¹	3
Description: Introduces the JavaScript programming language and its capabilities for developing user-centric websites in this project-based course. Through hands-on exercises, students will create web pages with interactive components and dynamically update data. Students demonstrate skills by creating a business-oriented web site. Prerequisite: WEB 150 with a grade of C or better AND math placement in MTH 101 or higher. mathplacement.php Class Schedule: Summer 2024 \| Fall 2024
WEB 210	Web Accessibility S	3
Description: This course is only offered in the spring term. Builds on web foundation skills taught in WEB 150 with a focus on development of useable and accessible web sites. Topics include Section 508 Accessibility compliance, the Web Accessibility Initiative guidelines, usability testing, and applications that test for adherence to coding syntax and accessibility recommendations. Prerequisite: WEB 150 with a grade of C or better. Class Schedule: Summer 2024 \| Fall 2024
WEB 235	Interactive Scripting S or
Description: This course is only offered in the spring term. Builds on scripting skills taught in WEB 200 with a focus on advanced JavaScript techniques which include current libraries and frameworks to create highly functional web pages. Students utilize the advanced skills taught to create a business-oriented web site. Prerequisite: WEB 200 with a grade of C or better. Class Schedule: Summer 2024 \| Fall 2024
WEB 240	E -Commerce Strategies and Technologies	3
Description: This course is only offered in the fall term. Provides the student with a foundation in the fundamentals of electronic commerce development. Software security, payment systems, promotion, and support strategies are considered. Website design and navigation considerations for shopability, sales, shipping/costs, etc., and marketing touch points are introduced to understand search engine optimization (SEO). Ad words, social media/email marketing and tools such as Google analytics, customer conversion, are understood. Identifying top ecommerce platforms and understanding the pros and cons are explored. Understanding basic web skills and WordPress/WooCommerce is necessary. Prerequisite: WEB 145 and WEB 150 with grades of C or better. Class Schedule: Summer 2024 \| Fall 2024
	WEB Elective²	3

¹ - This course requires math placement in MTH 101 or higher. See the math placement grid for more information.

² - Elective: WEB 140, WEB 190 (F), WEB 299

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Next steps

For more information about the Web Design and Interactive Media Certificate program, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form. You can also apply online.