Web Design, AAS

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G3 Eligible Program– Qualifying students may have ZERO costs for tuition, fees, and textbooks.
Learn more at www.jtcc.edu/g3.

PURPOSE: For students who intend to pursue careers in interactive media design. Coursework prepares students for entry into fields requiring knowledge of web programming and graphic design such as web design, front-end web development, web content management, and related fields. All career-technical degrees are guided by advisory committees comprised of local business leaders. Web Design Advisory Committee will be added soon.

CREDENTIALS: An Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree is a major in a career-technical area that takes two years for full-time students to complete.

TRANSFER INFORMATION: This program is not intended for transfer. Students desiring to transfer should consult their academic advisors and their intended transfer institutions for specific direction in program and course selection. More information can also be found at www.jtcc.edu/academics/transfer/

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Students must meet JTCC admission requirements. Students may need to complete placement tests in English and mathematics. Visit www.jtcc.edu/placement for all course placement options. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, JTCC offers developmental and prerequisite courses to prepare students for the curriculum. New students should visit the Advising Center and returning students their faculty advisor for more information.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES: By the completion of this program, students will be expected to demonstrate an intermediate level of competency in the following skills:

Apply design principles to accepted industry standards.
Integrate video and photography into website designs.
Show front-end web design development skills using industry-accepted software.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in website opeartion and maintenance.
Critically evaluate websites using effective communication..

Required Courses

SDV 100 - College Success Skills 1 credit
ENG 111 - College Composition I 3 credits
ENG 112 - College Composition II 3 credits
MTH 154 - Quantitative Reasoning 3 credits
PSY 200 - Principles of Psychology 3 credits Additional Course Options: SOC 200 .
ART 250 - History of Design 3 credits Additional Course Options: ART 101 , ART 102 , CST 114 .
ART 121 - Foundations of Drawing 3 credits
ART 131 - Two-Dimensional Design 3 credits
ART 180 - Introduction to Computer Graphics 3 credits
ART 130 - Introduction to Multimedia 4 credits
ART 141 - Typography I 3 credits
ART 217 - Graphic Design I 4 credits
ART 203 - Animation I 4 credits
ART 208 - Video Techniques 3 credtis
ART 116 - Design for the Web I 3 credits
ART 117 - Design for the Web ll 3 credits
ART 263 - Interactive Design I 3 credits
ART 264 - Interactive Design II 3 credits
PHT 105 - Basic Photography 3 credits Additional Course Options: PHT 135 , PHT 164 .
ART 296 - On-Site Training: Web Design Internship 3 credits
or ART 298 .

Total Minimum Credits to Complete: 61

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Students are strongly encouraged to complete their SDV and ENG requirements first.

Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to determine the best options to meet their intended career goals.

Students should regularly meet with their faculty advisor and check their degree progress by accessing advisement reports in the Student Information System (SIS) in the myTyler portal or the Academic Planner in Navigate.

Transfer to Four-Year Colleges and Universities - This program is not intended for transfer. Students desiring to transfer should consult their academic advisors and their intended transfer institution for specific direction in program and course selection. Required courses for any major at four-year institutions may vary.