Academic Programs

IT-Web Design (CRT.ITWEB)

The IT-Web Design certificate lays the foundation for entry-level work as a page designer or related job. The coursework provides students with a focused design curriculum featuring web design principles, graphics software and industry best practices. The certificate is an excellent supplement for any IT program and can be applied to any IT degree.

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.

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Catalog Term Year: 2022 Summer

First Year
First Semester

CORECIS-160

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECIS-099

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECIS-049

Credit Hours: 2.00

CORECIS-088

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECIS-092

Credit Hours: 3.00

First Year
Second Semester

CORECIS-051

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREITT-053

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECIS-090

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECIS-060

Credit Hours: 2.00

ELE--- ---

Credit Hours: 5.00

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
CORE	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
CORE	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. (Repeatable 3 times) Course Outline	3.0
CORE	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
CORE	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
CORE	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
CORE	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
CORE	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
CORE	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
CORE	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
ELE	--- ---	CIS or ITT Elective --- --- CIS or ITT Elective	5.0
	Semester Totals		16.0

Total Program Hours

30.0

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* There are prerequisites, corequisites, or minimum placement test scores for this course.
** Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
FA Course only offered fall semester
SP Course only offered spring semester
SU Course offered in summer term only

IT-Web Design (CRT.ITWEB)

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Catalog Term Year: 2022 Summer

First YearFirst Semester

First YearSecond Semester

CIS-160Practical Software Applications

CIS-099Introduction to Web Technology

CIS-049Content Management Systems

CIS-088Adobe Photoshop

CIS-092Adobe Illustrator

Semester Totals

CIS-051Designing for the Web

ITT-053Digital Media Arts

CIS-090Adobe InDesign

CIS-060Project Management

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Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

First Year
First Semester

First Year
Second Semester

CIS-160
Practical Software Applications

CIS-099
Introduction to Web Technology

CIS-049
Content Management Systems

CIS-088
Adobe Photoshop

CIS-092
Adobe Illustrator

CIS-051
Designing for the Web

ITT-053
Digital Media Arts

CIS-090
Adobe InDesign

CIS-060
Project Management

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CIS or ITT Elective