The Certificate of Proficiency in Visual Communication & Design, Web Design & Development program provides students with foundational training in graphic design, web-based media, including HTML, CSS and JavaScript, web design best practices, and industry standard prototyping for rich interactive experiences. No prior coding experience is required to enroll. Students will learn the technical skills to design modern, dynamic, data-driven websites from the ground up, while gaining an understanding of the web design process and developing skills for effective collaboration on projects.
Credits can also apply to associate degrees in Visual Communication and Design.
This program is available to be completed 100% online.
This program is available to be completed 100% online.
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This certificate will be automatically awarded when the certificate requirements are completed. If you do not want to receive the certificate, please notify the Office of the Registrar at RegistrarOffice@tri-c.edu.
Learn more about how certificate credits apply to the related degree.
Program Learning Outcomes
This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:
- Utilize interviews, surveys, questionnaires and general research to assess client and end users needs. Identify possible technical and organizational solutions to meet desired outcomes.
- Build wireframes, flowcharts, lists, navigational structure and visual designs per research and client consensus.
- Construct websites per specifications, conduct usability and technical testing, make corrections and adjustments as needed and deploy. Measure and analyze post-execution outcomes.
- Develop essential interpersonal skills including collaboration, adaptability, presenting ideas and understanding cultural diversity. Practice maintaining a good attitude, balancing multiple deadlines, work ethic, listening, written, and verbal communication skills. Utilize knowledge of copyright law and ethics to ensure the integrity of project. Plan for ongoing professional development.
Suggested Semester Sequence
| Summer Start | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| VCIM-1570 | Web Publishing I: HTML | 3 |
| VC-1000 | Visual Communication Foundation | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| First Semester | ||
| VC-1201 | Typography I | 3 |
| VCPH-1450 | Digital Imaging I | 3 |
| VCIM-2281 | Web Publishing III: JavaScript | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| 2D Animation | ||
| Vector Graphics | ||
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| VCIM-1770 | Web Publishing II: Site Theory & Construction | 3 |
| VCIM-2291 | Web Publishing IV: Data-Driven Sites | 3 |
| VCIM-2700 | User Experience Design | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Portfolio Preparation | ||
| Service Learning: Real World Experience in Web, Game Design, and Interactive Media | ||
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
MATH-1140, MATH-1141, MATH-1200, MATH-1270, and MATH-1280 can no longer count towards fulfilling the college-level mathematics requirement. These courses were re-classified as developmental mathematics by the state of Ohio in 2016. Tri-C established a 5-year transitioning window for students who had completed these courses prior to 2016 to apply them towards meeting graduation requirements, which expired in Summer 2021. It is highly recommended to see a counselor to determine the appropriate math required for your current major.