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The Web Design
Advanced Professional Certificate

Looking to begin a career as a freelance Web designer or join a Web development team as a graphic designer? The Advanced Professional Certificate program helps you acquire essential skills and build a creative portfolio with advanced classes.

Advanced Professional Certificate students must complete the Professional Certificate prior to pursuing a single or dual concentration. Challenging hands-on projects are geared to helping students hone their work and build their portfolios.

Single concentration students select either Advanced Web or Flash Design as their concentration. Class assignments explore advanced Web scripting and site design techniques, or Flash animation and site design. Dual concentration students must select two concentrations. At least one concentration must be in Web design: either Advanced Web or Flash Design. Other available concentrations include Graphic Design, Digital Imaging, Digital Photography, and Game Art.

Advanced Professional Certificate students must complete a Portfolio Review class prior to graduation.

Certificate programs start on a monthly basis. You'll progress through your program in a cohort of up to 30 students. A designated Student Advisor will guide you throughout your program, helping you keep track of course deadlines and complete your program on time. Group progress reports and student work showcases foster peer interaction and inspire you to put your all into every project.

* All prospective students must apply prior to making final Certificate selection and receiving tuition fulfillment options. There are no application fees.
Program Includes:    8 core classes
+ 1 introductory class (optional)
+ 1 or + 2 concentrations (single or dual)
+ portfolio review
Program Length: The Advanced Certificate is a comprehensive program that can be completed in as little as 10 months for single concentration, and 15 months for dual concentration.
Tuition: Single Concentration: $9950 US
Dual Concentration: $12075 US
Payment and Tuition Options: Get the Details
Enrollment Benefit: Old tuition rates are available for a limited time for prospective students that initiate their application prior to January 22nd Get the details.
CEU Value Program: 31.5 single / 42 dual
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The Web Design
Advanced Professional Certificate Program

Core Classes:

Students are required to complete 8 courses

Level I: Software
4218 photoshop basics
5228 xhtml/css essentials
5300 dreamweaver I
5011 intro to web design
(Optional theory course for beginner students.)
Level II: Design
4017 color theory
4221 fundamentals of typography
5016 web graphics using fireworks
5500 flash basics
5013 web design I

Customize your Program!

The Professional Certificate program list indicates requirements for students starting out in the field of design. Students with prior academic or design experience may be able to substitute a course or courses with alternative course(s) in the same subject area.

(For example, 4240 photoshop advanced could be substituted for 4218 photoshop basics .)

Got a question? Ask an advisor about customizing your program.

single Concentrations

Select one advanced concentration: either Advanced Web or Flash Design.

Advanced Web Concentration
5302 dreamweaver II
5440 e-commerce
7116 javascript for designers
5415 advanced css layouts
or 5410 web accessibility design
Flash Design Concentration
5510 flash web site design
4224 flash and typography
5512 flash actionscript game design
5520 flash animation

Customize your Program!

Advanced concentrations are designed to help students develop their portfolios in specific areas. Advanced courses may substituted with alternative advanced courses in a complementary subject area, based on advisor approval.

Got a question? Ask an advisor about customizing your program.

Dual Concentrations

Select two advanced concentrations. At least one concentration must be in Web design: either Advanced Web or Flash Design.

Advanced Web Concentration
5302 dreamweaver II
5440 e-commerce
7116 javascript for designers
5415 advanced css layouts
or 5410 web accessibility design
Flash Design Concentration
5510 flash web site design
4224 flash and typography
5512 flash actionscript game design
5520 flash animation
Graphic Design Concentration
4226 illustrator basics
4228 indesign basics
4020 design and composition
4013 graphic design I
Digital Imaging Concentration
4240 photoshop advanced
7002 digital photography I
4242 color correction
4280 photo retouching
Digital Photography Concentration
7002 digital photography I
7004 digital photography II
7015 digital photography with lightroom
7005 digital art photography
Game Art Concentration
8025 maya basics
8050 tiling textures
or 8085 character animation
8067 game lighting and color
8065 game analysis and criticism

Customize your Program!

Advanced concentrations are designed to help students develop their portfolios in specific areas. Advanced courses may substituted with alternative advanced courses in a complementary subject area, based on advisor approval.

Got a question? Ask an advisor about customizing your program.

more info:

prerequisites | requirements | length | sequence | portfolio review | grading
Notice - February Enrollment Benefits
During the month of February, students enrolling in Web Design Certificates will receive all design software required for their classes. Please initiate your program pre-application to qualify OR chat live with an admissions advisor for details.

Adobe Creative Suite 4
Web Premium

Shipped to students enrolling in Web Design Certificates during February.
Includes: Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended, Adobe Illustrator CS4, Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro, Adobe Flash CS4 Professional, Adobe Dreamweaver CS4, Adobe Fireworks CS4, Adobe Contribute CS4, Adobe Soundbooth CS4