Hagerstown Community College
The graphic design technology program provides training for a variety of careers in artistic design. While most courses are transferable to a four-year institution, students who wish to transfer should discuss their career goals with an academic advisor. Web & Multimedia Technology courses and programs provide students of all ages with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the 21st century. The Technology and Computer Studies division at HCC offers a wide variety of options in the WEB area including one degree, two certificates, and one letter of recognition. AAS - Web & Multimedia Technology: Web and Multimedia Technology (pending approval from the Maryland Higher Education Commission) The AAS degree in Web and Multimedia Technology provides training for a variety of careers in this field. The program consists of specialized web and multimedia design and development courses, as well as general education offerings. Students successfully completing this program will be proficient in the areas of web site production, administration and programming. They will also have acquired technical skills in the areas of visual design, communication, and content development. A student completing the Web and Multimedia Technology degree program will be prepared to work as a web master, web developer, web designer or web graphic and multimedia artist. Hagerstown Community College Certificates are awarded to students who satisfactorily complete a sequence of courses that range from as few as 12 to as many as 45 credits. The Web & Multimedia Technology Certificates include career areas that were selected with input from public, private and non-profit sector employers in the tri-state region. We are continually reviewing these program areas to ensure that we have courses and programs that meet the needs of our students. If you choose to do so, these Certificates can typically be completed in one year or less of intensive study at HCC. The Web applications developer certificate: helps to prepare for positions where Web page development must be supplemented with e-commerce functionality. Skills include Web page design, graphics, database connectivity, client/server development, TCP/IP concepts, and web server/file system support. (formerly under IST) The Web/Multimedia Development certificate consists of specialized courses designed to develop knowledge and skills in the use of tools, equipment, traits, attitudes and behaviors that are desirable for workers in this occupation. This certificate program provides for formal academic preparation without loss of credit if an associate of applied science degree is desired. Hagerstown Community College Letters of Recognition (LOR) are awarded to students who satisfactorily complete a sequence of courses that total no more than 11 credits. The Web & Multimedia Technology LORs include career areas that were selected with input from public, private and non-profit sector employers in the tri-state region. We are continually reviewing these program areas to ensure that we have courses and programs that meet the needs of our students. The Web site developer letter of recognition helps to prepare for an entry level position designing Web pages and developing Web sites. Skills include basic Web page design, graphic/media file manipulation and data integration. Credits earned in this sequence can be applies to the Web application developer certificate. (formerly under IST)
