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Web Design

Pursue an online Web Design degree

A good Web designer is able to balance the business goals of companies and clients with the diverse needs of Web users. Succeeding in the field requires strong project management, technical, and communication skills, as well as artistic vision and an intuitive grasp of the medium. By taking an online Web Design degree, you can learn the techniques necessary for this rapidly changing industry.

Notices and Deadlines

• Start your online application now for fall 2012.
• Early action deadline: June 15, 2012.
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Online Associate's Degree in Web Design

The rigorous online Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) in Web Design is comprised of six 15-week semesters delivered in two years. Part-time schedules are also available. Learn more about AOS degrees.

The Sessions College AOS in Web Design is one of the most career-focused and intensive online Web design degree programs available.

How It Works

Online program includes: 54 credits in design (22 classes) + 18 credits in general education (7 classes)

Semesters start in January, May, and September and are 15 weeks in length. Full-time students complete six semesters in two years.

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What You'll Learn

First-year online studies introduce the visual design fundamentals and software that are essential to any Web or print medium including color, typography, composition, digital imaging, and illustration. You will also learn HTML and CSS for Web publishing (including HTML5 and CSS3), digital photography, and drawing. First-year studies also build your general education background.

General education online courses develop your critical thinking and written communication skills as well as a foundation in psychology, business, computer technology, writing, and art history. Building a foundation for lifelong learning is essential to the online design college experience, and general education concepts play an important role as you build your Web design skills.

Second-year Web Design students take a deeper look at the technologies and visual design approaches that define professionals in the Web design industry. Popular tools including Dreamweaver, Flash, and JavaScript are explored alongside essential topics such as accessibility standards, CSS layouts, and Internet marketing. Web Design majors develop a professional design process for building a Web site, from concept to launch.

Students complete the Web Design program with studies in design business and portfolio building as well as a live online portfolio review and a capstone project.

Review the online courses that make up the Web Design degree program curriculum, read the program objectives, and start your application now.