This program of study meets all the General Education Requirements at Chesapeake College.
Award: Associate of Applied Science Degree
Program Mission: The Chesapeake College Computer Information Systems Degree — Interactive Media and Web Design Area of Concentration provides students with the concepts and skills to design interactive media and Web pages.
Program Description: The Interactive Media and Web Design program prepares students for employment as Web page/multimedia presentation operators and designers in the business community. The program provides the student with the opportunity to acquire proficiency in microcomputer graphics/multimedia software. Additional business or business-related courses provide the student with a thorough understanding of the employment environment. The fundamental goal is to provide the student with an adequate understanding of microcomputer software and multimedia skills in order to function successfully in a business-oriented, computing environment. 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 Degree program will:
- Facilitate proficiency in content knowledge and skills for the College’s general education competencies.
- Emphasize technical competency, professional knowledge and ethical responsibility.
- Enable qualified graduates to meet the educational requirements for professional certification.
- Prepare students for successful careers in interactive media and Web design 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
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