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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Major: 5986
Effective Term: 2023 Fall   

Award: CCL  
Total Credits: 38-43
CIP Code: 11.0801

Instructional Council: Computer Information Systems
GPA: 2.00
SOC Code: Upon completion of this certificate, students may pursue a career as:
15-1255.00 Web and Digital Interface Designers
27-1024.00 Graphic Designers


Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Web Design provides students with comprehensive and focused studies in web design, including advanced image manipulation, vector graphics, page layout, video editing and design principles. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Web Design/Development and CCLs in Web Foundations and Web Development are also available.

Learning Outcomes
1. Design websites using knowledge of computer information systems, including security, computer concepts, web delivery system architecture, and file management. (AVC100, ART112, CIS105, CIS120DC, CIS133DA, CIS136, CIS138DA, CIS166AA, CIS220DF, CIS233DA, CIS235)
2. Develop public-facing websites based on research, planning, design principles and thorough testing. (ART112, AVC100, CIS105, CIS120DA, CIS120DC, CIS120DK, CIS133DA, CIS136, CIS138DA, CIS166AA, CIS220DF, CIS233DA, CIS235)
3. Create complex websites using current standards in Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and Javascript. (ART112, AVC100, CIS105, CIS120DA, CIS120DB, CIS120DC, CIS120DK, CIS133DA, CIS138DA, CIS166AA, CIS220DF, CIS233DA)
4. Employ best practices in user interface, user experience, accessibility and search engine optimization to build complex websites aligned with industry standards. (AVC183, ART112, AVC100, AVC181, CIS120DA, CIS120DB, CIS120DC, CIS120DF, CIS120DK, CIS133DA, CIS136, CIS138DA, CIS220DF, CIS233DA)
5. Implement thoughtfully designed e-commerce solutions. (AVC183, ART112, AVC100, AVC181, CIS105, CIS120DA, CIS120DB, CIS120DC, CIS120DF, CIS120DK, CIS133DA, CIS136, CIS166AA, CIS220DF, CIS233DA, CIS235)
6. Construct a website using a content management system. (AVC183, ART112, AVC100, AVC181, CIS120DA, CIS120DB, CIS120DC, CIS120DF, CIS120DK, CIS133DA, CIS136, CIS220DF, CIS233DA)
7. Apply project management skills to prioritize projects and meet deadlines. (CIS120DA, CIS120DB, CIS120DC, CIS120DF, CIS120DK, CIS136, CIS166AA, CIS220DF, CIS235)
8. Adhere to industry accepted professional, legal, and ethical practices. (CIS105, CIS120DB, CIS120DC, CIS120DF, CIS133DA, CIS136, CIS220DF, CIS233DA, CIS235)
9. Communicate professionally in formal and informal situations to diverse audiences. (CIS105, CIS120DA, CIS120DB, CIS120DC, CIS120DF, CIS120DK, CIS133DA, CIS136, CIS166AA, CIS220DF, CIS233DA, CIS235)
10. Collaborate with others to address web design challenges. (CIS133DA, CIS233DA, CIS235)
11. Create digital media content using principles of design. (AVC183, ART112, AVC100, AVC181, CIS120DA, CIS120DB, CIS120DC, CIS120DF, CIS120DK, CIS138DA, CIS220DF)
12. Select design elements and composition appropriate to the project. (AVC183, ART112, AVC181, AVC100, CIS120DA, CIS120DB, CIS120DC, CIS120DF, CIS120DK, CIS138DA, CIS220DF)
Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Courses within any of the following prefixes must be taken within five (5) years prior to completion of the program to be applied toward this award: AIM, BPC, CIS, CLD, CNT, CSC, ITS, and MST.


Required Courses
The following courses are required for the CCL in Web Foundations:

CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3
CIS120DF Introduction to Adobe Photoshop 3
CIS133DA Internet/Web Development Level I 3
CIS136 Content Management Systems: WordPress 3
+ CIS166AA Introduction to Javascript 3
+ CIS233DA Internet/Web Development Level II 3
+ CIS235 e-Commerce 3

The following courses are required for the CCL in Web Design :
+ AVC183 Digital Graphic Arts I (3)
OR
AVC100 Introduction to Digital Arts (1) AND
+ AVC181 Graphic Design I (3)
OR
ART112 Two-Dimensional Design (3) 3-4

CIS120DA Introduction to Adobe Premiere (3) OR
CIS120DK Introduction to Digital Video Editing (3) 3

CIS120DB Introduction to Adobe Illustrator 3

CIS120DC Introduction to Adobe Animate (3) OR
+ CIS220DF Adobe Photoshop Level II: Advanced Digital Imaging (3) 3

CIS138DA Desktop Design and Publishing Using Adobe InDesign 3
Credits: 36-37

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 28, 2023

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.





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