Academic Program Model

IT-Web Design (AAS.ITWEB)

The IT-Web Design program provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to work independently or in business as a web designer. The program provides students with a design-focused curriculum featuring web design principles, graphics software, user experience and industry best practices.

The program follows the ever-evolving nature of technology, so requirements and course content will change over time. A degree audit determines specific degree/graduation requirements.

FIRST YEAR
First Semester		Hours
CIS-160	Practical Software Applications CIS-160 Practical Software Applications Provides an opportunity for students to learn computer concepts and to use word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
CIS-099	Introduction to Web Technology CIS-099 Introduction to Web Technology This introductory course teaches web page design principles, including proper use of HTML5 and CSS3 and introductory JavaScript. Prerequisites: CIS 040 or equivalent experience Course Outline	3.0
CIS-049	Content Management Systems CIS-049 Content Management Systems This course covers the creation and maintenance of a website using a content management system. Hands-on coursework includes applying plugins, building blogs, theme development, user account setup, and management. (Repeatable 3 times) Course Outline	2.0
CIS-088	Adobe Photoshop CIS-088 Adobe Photoshop This course introduces the basics of Photoshop, an image-editing program. These basics include working with layers, selections, color adjustment, paint tools, filters, and type transforming. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline *	3.0
CIS-092	Adobe Illustrator CIS-092 Adobe Illustrator Adobe Illustrator software, a PostScript-based drawing program, is used to create sophisticated artwork which can be imported into other programs for further manipulation. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline *	3.0
	Semester Totals	14.0
Second Semester
CIS-051	Designing for the Web CIS-051 Designing for the Web Tools, techniques, design workflow process and design theory for creating well-designed, interactive web sites utilizing Adobe Dreamweaver. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline * +++	3.0
ITT-053	Digital Media Arts ITT-053 Digital Media Arts An introduction to using digital technology to produce artistic creations on the computer. Students will learn basic art theories of design, color, typography, and visual elements and how to apply them in a digital environment. Course Outline * +++	3.0
CIS-090	Adobe InDesign CIS-090 Adobe InDesign Adobe InDesign is a graphic design software used to create design layouts. Students will integrate text, graphics, photos, and other elements to create documents. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline +++	3.0
CIS-060	Project Management CIS-060 Project Management An overview of project management as it applies to information technology projects. Project management software will be introduced. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0
BUS-142	Introduction to Business BUS-142 Introduction to Business Covers the objectives, organization, and role of business in the free-enterprise system. The course is designed to provide an overview of the field of business and to provide a framework into which specialized fields may be studied. Course Outline OR
--- ---	Career Elective --- --- Career Elective No Description Available	3.0
--- ---	CIS or ITT Elective --- --- CIS or ITT Elective No Description Available	2.0
	Semester Totals	16.0

SECOND YEAR
First Semester		Hours
CIS-095	Database Management CIS-095 Database Management An introduction to relational database fundamentals of planning, designing, and implementation. Students will learn proper relational database design principles and SQL through hands-on coursework. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline OR
--- ---	Career Elective --- --- Career Elective No Description Available	3.0
COM-111	Intro to Speech Communication COM-111 Intro to Speech Communication Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selection, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence, and points of view to audiences. Course Outline	3.0
ENG-119	Composition I Pathway ENG-119 Composition I Pathway Students will study the writing process by reading essays illustrating a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays. Course is for students who have assessed into developmental English, receiving supplemental instruction for course completion. Course Outline * OR
ENG-120	Composition I ENG-120 Composition I Students will study the writing process by reading essays that illustrate a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing writing tasks and texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays. Course Outline *	3.0
--- ---	Social Science Elective --- --- Social Science Elective No Description Available	3.0
CIS-156	Computer Logic CIS-156 Computer Logic This course is an introduction to basic computer programming terms and concepts. JavaScript is used to illustrate variables, conditional statements, functions, loops, and arrays. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline OR
--- ---	Career Elective --- --- Career Elective No Description Available	3.0
--- ---	CIS or ITT Elective --- --- CIS or ITT Elective No Description Available	2.0
	Semester Totals	17.0
Second Semester
MAT-090	Math for Computer Applications MAT-090 Math for Computer Applications Covers mathematical concepts used in the computer and business field. Topics include algebra; addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of decimals and fractions; hexadecimal, binary and octal number systems. Problem solving techniques will be used to solve business-related narrative problems. Course Outline OR
MAT 1--	Math Elective MAT 1-- Math Elective No Description Available *	3.0
CIS-074	IT Seminar CIS-074 IT Seminar Places emphasis on the student's on-the-job experiences. Job related aptitude tests as well as job hunting techniques are discussed. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline *	1.0
ITT-047	IT Web Technology Degree Internship ITT-047 IT Web Technology Degree Internship This course gives Web Technology students on-the-job experience. Students must work in a web technology-related area approved by their advisor. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline *	2.0
--- ---	Social Science Elective --- --- Social Science Elective No Description Available	3.0
ITT-071	Web Scripting I ITT-071 Web Scripting I This course focuses on applying HTML5, CSS3, Javascript and JavaScript Frameworks for developing web applications and browser extensions. Students will learn JavaScript's latest features through experiential learning. Course Outline	3.0
--- ---	CIS or ITT Elective --- --- CIS or ITT Elective No Description Available	3.0
	Semester Totals	15.0

Total Program Hours

62.0

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*	There are prerequisites, course requisites, or minimum
*	placement test scores for this course.
**	Electives must be approved by the Program Coordinator
+	Course only offered fall semester
++	Course only offered spring and summer semester
+++	Course only offered spring semester
++++	Course offered in summer term only
^	SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to
^	Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
^^	Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
^^^	Course requires a 30-hour practicum experience in addition
^^^	to classroom lecture hours
^^^^	ECE 120 and ECE 125 must be taken the same semester