Through a series of hands-on projects, this course covers the design, layout, color theory, print vs. Web, Raster vs. Vector of graphics for the web, utilizing Photoshop and Fireworks. During the course, the student gains the necessary skills to produce high-quality, professional level graphic layouts, work with layers, make selections, incorporate color techniques and adjust colors, use paint tools, place type in an image and create graphics for the web.

Prerequisite: COM 121

This course is an introductory course offering students the experience of planning, designing, developing and deploying a basic website using the latest tools and methods available. Additionally, students learn key concepts regarding the structure and workings of the Internet. This course lays the necessary foundation for subsequent courses in Web Design/Development using instruction on Internet fundamentals, XHTML, CSS, scripting, graphic creation, and basic page layout and interface design.

Prerequisite: COM 121

This is an intermediate course offering the student the experience of planning, designing, developing and deploying professional websites using the latest tools and methods available to the professional web designer/developer. Expanding on Web Design I, this course explores in more detail what constitutes a functional user interface as well as making it visually appealing. Additional technology topics include XHTML, DHTML, CSS, and Java Script. This course uses Dreamweaver, Photoshop CS, and Flash.

Prerequisite: WEB 207

Scripting for the Web introduces students to various methods for scripting functionality into web design and development projects. Topics will cover both client and server scripting methods including JavaScript and PHP as well as leverage other technologies such as Ajax.

Prerequisite: WEB 207

Web Design III is an advanced course offering the student the experience of planning, designing, developing and deploying professional websites using the latest tools and methods available to the professional web designer/developer. In addition to expanding upon topics covered in Web Design II, the course will explore emerging topics in the field of web design and development. Students will have the opportunity to bring together all of the skills learned in their WebMedia studies to create several major website projects over the course of the semester.

Prerequisite: WEB 209

This course expands on the topics introduced in the Web Design courses and focuses on JavaScript and PHP. Students learn to architect efficient, easily managed websites utilizing a variety of client-side and server-side technologies. This course lays the foundation for creating web architectures that integrate with databases.

Prerequisite: WEB 209

This course introduces students to the basics of working in Flash, the premier tool for building web-based animation, interaction, and applications. Action Script (Flash’s internal scripting language) will be introduced in addition to several animation techniques. Learn how to construct logical navigation schemes and incorporate sound into their creations. A basic knowledge of the web is helpful.

Prerequisite: COM 121

This continuation course introduces more complex topics, including larger-scale applications, incorporating external files and data, video and more advanced Action Scripting.
Prerequisite: WEB 311