Southwestern Illinois College
The Web Designer program provides students with the basics of Web site design. Graphics, animation, cascading style sheets, typography, navigation, Javascript, accessibility and usability are emphasized throughout the degree courses. Students will design Web sites using a variety of techniques and software applications. Career Opportunities A graduate of the Web Designer Program is prepared to work as a: * Web Coder * Web Designer * Webmaster * Web Support Worker Programs Available: Web Designer: This course covers four semesters over a minimum of two years. Web Coding Certificate: Students completing the Web Coding Certificate will learn software and coding principles required to construct Web Sites. Emphasis will be placed on good XHTML coding techniques. Students will learn to code for specific browsers and will learn how to include animation and sound on Web sites. Web Design Certificate Students completing the Web Design Certificate will learn software and design principles required to construct Web sites. Emphasis will be given to graphics, colors, tiles, image maps, rollovers, navigation bars, alignment, composition, Web typography, and the use of HTML editors. Students will learn to design for specific browsers and will learn how to include animation and sound on Web sites.
