Interactive Media and Web Design Advanced Certificate (491)

Award: Certificate

Program Mission: The Chesapeake College Interactive Media and Web Design Advanced Certificate provides students with the intermediate concepts and skills to design interactive media and Web pages. The advanced certificate is designed so that students may progress to the Interactive Media and Web Design Degree option.

Program Description: The Interactive Media and Web Design Advanced Certificate provides students with courses specializing in Web page design that will enable them to function successfully as Web designers. Students will be exposed to current state-of-the-art software applications and an understanding of hypertext markup language programming. Students should consult with the College’s Admissions Office or an academic advisor in planning an appropriate program.

Program Goals: The Interactive Media and Web Design Advanced Certificate program will:

• Emphasize technical competency, professional knowledge and ethical responsibility.
• Enable qualified graduates to meet the educational requirements for professional certification.
• Prepare students for employment in interactive media/Web design professions or for further study in the field.

Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Create interactive media and web sites with industry standard web-authoring technologies.
• Adapt new and emerging technology in the workplace.
• Evaluate professional responsibilities concerning ethical issues that may be present in the interactive media and web design environment.
• Apply appropriate industry terminology in the interactive media and web design setting.

Contact Person: Ms. Diana Hill