Serious Design Career Preparation
Don't let the name fool you.  The Foundation Certificate is not just the start of your design education, it is the start of your design career.  The comprehensive program includes demanding design classes, professional design instructors, and 10 months of challenging projects.  When you've completed the program you'll have a portfolio of design work to break into a career as a professional designer.

Looking to launch your career in the exciting field of Web design? The Foundation Certificate program focuses on the fundamental technical and aesthetic skills required for this challenging field.

About the Web Design Foundation Certificate
As a student, you'll gain proficiency in 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.

Hands-on projects focus on essential skills and provide experience in professional Web design project scenarios. Class assignments include digital retouching and compositing, XHTML page markup, CSS-based layout and typography, home page and navigation design, Flash graphics and animations, mouseover effects, competitive analysis, site maps, wireframes, mood boards, color palettes, blog layout, and portfolio site design.

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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