Total Credit Hours - 45

Students pursuing the Diploma in Web Design are required to take a total of 15 courses as follows:

• 12 core courses
• 3 track electives

Core Curriculum 36 cr.

Students are required to take 12 core courses as follows:

FND112 - Fundamentals of Design

This course will explore the basic principles of design and introduce the creative process. Design elements and relationships will be identified and employed to establish a basis for critical analysis. Design will be presented as a tool of communication.

Prerequisite(s): None

Credits: 3

FND115 - Color Theory for Web and Multimedia

The creative process is introduced using the visual elements of both additive and subtractive color and the basic principles of design. A variety of concepts, materials, and techniques are used in class to investigate the aesthetic and psychological principles of design. Students will be able to utilize the basic principles and elements of design theory as they apply to their assigned projects. This course is equivalent to CC111

Prerequisite(s): None

Credits: 3

FND132 - Fundamentals of the Internet

The increasing use of the Internet and the advent of the World Wide Web have created a growing market for individuals who can integrate aesthetic design principles coupled with Web page scripting skills. Students will create World Wide Web pages utilizing HTML, the basic scripting language of all Web documents, in addition to many of the other effects and extension scripts available for that medium.

Prerequisite(s): None

Credits: 3

FND133 - Digital Image Manipulation

This course is designed to explore photo retouching, image manipulation and the creation of original artwork using computers and appropriate software. Compositing, color adjustment and effects through the use of filters will be stressed.

Prerequisite(s):
CPU100 or equivalent

Credits: 3

IMD122 - Design & Typography

This course is an introduction to the history of the evolution and application of typography for the perception of meaning, intention and personality of the written word. This course is equivalent to G131

Prerequisite(s): FND115
CPU100 or equivalent

Credits: 3

IMD123 - User-Centered Information Design

A study of the process of solving instructional problems by systematic analysis of the conditions of learning through information. Students draw upon theory and knowledge from psychology, communications, and technology to develop their skills.

Prerequisite(s): None

Credits: 3

IMD131 - Screen Design and Graphics

An introduction to the process of designing graphics for use on the screen. Students will formulate design projects specifically for delivery mediums such as kiosks, the Internet, and disc. Parameters relating to color, resolution access speed, and composition will mediate the design process. Students will employ principles of interactive design appropriate for the client and target audience.

Prerequisite(s): FND133 IMD123

Credits: 3

IMD211 - Interactive Authoring I

Students will learn interactive media production skills using an authoring tool. The focus will be integrating animation, audio, and video; building functioning user interfaces; and understanding and using scripting language of the authoring tool.

Prerequisite(s): IMD131

Credits: 3

IMD212 - Basic Web Scripting

Students will create World Wide Web pages utilizing various scripting languages of current/future Web documents, in addition to many of the other effects and extension scripts available for that medium. This course is equivalent to GDE419

Prerequisite(s): FND132

Credits: 3

IMD221 - Interactive Authoring II

This course will cover how to fine tune skills in scripting and storyboarding, and will show how to design a production using interactive multimedia authoring software. This course has an emphasis on the hardware, software and peripherals and interdisciplinary content required for successful composition of interactive multimedia projects.

Prerequisite(s): IMD211

Credits: 3

IMD233 - Web Site Development

Corporations and other organizations utilize Web sites to disseminate information about products, services, and events or to provide point-of-purchase sales. Students will plan and design a Web site in this course. The Web site will be designed and developed to sell a product or service, build a brand image, sell goods and/or provide information to a consumer.

Prerequisite(s): FND132

Credits: 3

IMD311 - Sophomore Digital Portfolio

This course is a review and preparation of individual portfolios. The students will work on the packaging and presentation of various projects developed in other upper-level courses. Students will finalize their resume and sample sheet to begin their industry networking process.

Prerequisite(s):
75 credits successfully completed in the WDIM Associate program or 36 credits successfully completed in the WD diploma program

Credits: 3

Web Development and Administration 9 cr.

Students in the Technical Web Development Track need to take the following classes:

IMD312 - Introduction to Programming

This course introduces programming structures and techniques. The language presented will be Java, but the topics learned will flow to other programming languages. Students will learn object oriented topics and approaches, Java data types, variables, flow and decision control, object construction and use, application and Applet creation, and threading and animation.

Prerequisite(s):
CPU100 or equivalent

Credits: 3

IMD323 - Database Systems

Databases are critical to providing content interactively on the web as well as tracking the traffic and customer information. This course will introduce the student to databases and their application and integration to web site development and administration.

Prerequisite(s): IMD212

Credits: 3

IMD331 - Web Site Development II

Students will analyze, design, build and maintain large Internet sites that successfully integrate server management, site design, database, and scripting skills.

Prerequisite(s): IMD233 IMD323

Credits: 3

Visual Design Track 9 cr.

Students in the Visual Design Track need to take the following classes:

IMD324 - Digital Photography for Interactive Media

This course examines the process of creating graphics for the Internet. It explores the techniques to produce graphics, animations, and video for use on the World Wide Web.

Prerequisite(s): FND115 FND133

Credits: 3

IMD332 - Web Imaging Techniques

Students will study the possibilities and constraints of image transport and display over the Internet. Current technologies will be studied in an application-oriented approach.

Prerequisite(s): FND132 FND133

Credits: 3

IMD407 - Illustration for Multimedia & Web I

Students will produce vector-based computer-generated compositions for use in print, Web sites, and multimedia products.

Prerequisite(s):
CPU100 or equivalent

Credits: 3