Gatlin International

Description

The Web design degree program from Gatlin International helps students develop the technical, creative/visual, and communications skills needed to succeed in the exciting and rapidly changing field of Web design. Holding a degree can open new doors of opportunity and gives you a distinct advantage over other candidates when applying for a position. We also offer a graphic design degree program to help students develop their visual skills.

Whether you’re considering a career as a freelance Web design professional or member of a Web design team, our Web design degree program provides the tools and instruction you need.  In it, you’ll learn the latest industry-standard design programs used by top Web designers and design firms.

Students enrolling in this program should be competent in HTML, Dreamweaver, either Photoshop or Fireworks and CSS design. Once enrolled in the program, you will build on your basic knowledge and skills and complete a total of four Web design portfolio projects under the supervision of our highly skilled instructors.

The Web design degree program is a two-year, fully accredited, 72-credit degree program consisting of six 15-week semesters. Semesters commence every January, May and September and financial aid is available.

 First year curriculum consists of basic design courses including composition, drawing, color theory and digital photography as well as Web-specific instruction in XHTML, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator and CSS.

Once you’ve mastered the basics, you’ll delve into more Web-centric training in Adobe Fireworks and Flash as well as Dreamweaver along with advanced training in animation, copywriting and online marketing.

 The Web design degree curriculum also includes 18-credit hours of general education courses designed to help students develop their critical thinking and communications skills as well as provide a strong foundation related areas including art history, business, computer technology and psychology.

Our Web design degree program is taught by highly respected educators with real-world experience and a passion for teaching.

We invite you to compare our Associate of Occupational Studies in Web Design degree program those offered by other online as well as traditional brick and mortar institutions. For quality of instruction, convenience and affordability, the Web design degree from Gatlin International is the obvious choice.  Take the first step toward a brighter tomorrow – enroll today!

Outline

• Create sophisticated, appropriate color palettes and use color and contrast effectively in their work.
• Design and lay out typography for readability, impact, or expression.
• Create drawings in traditional media that show a command of proportion, perspective, and value contrast.
• Prepare images for professional publication with Photoshop retouching, correction, compositing, or collage.
• Create engaging and readable layout designs that attract the eye using fundamental design and composition techniques.
• Develop effective logo designs from a client brief using an iterative design process.
• Create simple, stylized logos, icons, and illustrations in Illustrator.
• Manipulate framing, perspective, distance, and lighting to take professional-level digital photographs in a range of settings.
• Create consistent, engaging, and readable layouts in InDesign for multi-page print publications.
• Create consistent, visually appealing page designs using XHTML and CSS via Dreamweaver or via hand coding.
• Design Web graphics that are polished, consistent, and optimized, which communicate effectively and are integrated into an interface design.
• Design basic Flash illustrations, images, animations, and interfaces for the Web.
• Manage a professional Web design process including competitive research, mood boards, site maps and wireframes, color design and imagery, CSS layouts, and basic usability testing.
• Create Flash Web sites that show a proficiency in the use of digital assets, animations, interface design, and usability.
• Apply in their work an understanding of English composition, business writing, psychology, computer science, marketing and art history.
• Write papers and presentations that demonstrate critical thinking, clear organization, and professional style, grammar, and spelling.
• Represent their design services to potential clients or employers and manage different aspects of the Web design process.
• Identify current areas of strength and prepare and maintain a portfolio of their best design work in print or on the Web.

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Additional Info

Languages

English

Course Length

hours

Duration of Access

Instructor

The program is taught by a faculty of industry-leading artists and designers that bring together decades of professional and educational experience to deliver excellent courses and online instruction. Instructors are exemplary in their knowledge of the industry and excellence in creating and teaching design.

Prerequisites/Audience

Requirements/Materials Included

Certification

Associate of Occupational Studies in Web Design