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Web
Designer
This program provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge
required to create graphics and Flash animations for the Web,
and to plan and design compelling interactive Web sites. It provides
in depth knowledge of how to use Macromedia Dreamweaver and Notepad
to create Web pages. In addition, the program introduces students
to HTML and JavaScript programming, and thereby provides them
with a great degree of control over the appearance of their Web
sites and skills that are in demand by Web design companies. Students
also gain skills and experience in using industry standard graphics
programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Macromedia
Fireworks to create, edit, and optimize graphics for the Web.
Career
Opportunities
Recent studies
indicate that strong growth in Web design jobs, particularly in
the consulting sector, is expected over the next few years. Careers
that correspond with the skills learned in this program include:
- Web
Designer
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Web Site
Developer
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Internet Site
Designer
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Intranet Site
Designer
Duties
& Responsibilities
Web
designers source and combine the textual content, graphics,
interactive elements, and navigation structures that comprise
Web sites. Web designers use their artistic and creative vision
to design the look and feel of a Web site, and use Web software
and programming skills to create Web sites. Their duties may
include:
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Presenting
creative ideas.
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Assessing
client and end user needs.
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Consulting
with IT professionals to determine how best to incorporate a Web
site into existing frameworks.
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Designing
the typography, layout, look and feel of Web pages.
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Designing
and incorporating graphics and interactive elements.
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Sourcing,
selecting, and organizing information for inclusion in the Web
site.
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Testing
Web site functionality.
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Updating
Web content and maintaining Web sites.
Not
all programs are offered at each location.
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