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

As a student, you'll master the software programs that every Web designer needs to know: Adobe Photoshop, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, and Flash. You'll learn how to create digital images and animations, and build standards-compliant Web sites using either HTML/CSS hand-coding or Web editing programs.

At the Advanced level, students choose a professional concentration: Advanced Web or Flash Design. Challenging hands-on projects are geared to helping you hone your work and build your portfolio. Class assignments provide scenarios in e-commerce, interactivity, and accessibility or Flash motion graphics, site development, and animation.

Upon completing the Advanced Level, you'll present a body of work to a portfolio review panel for feedback. The focus of the class is to help you present your work effectively to potential employers.

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. More about the student experience.

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