Do you want to learn how to create websites that solve problems for clients and engage users? If so, the web design program will prepare you for a career in an in-demand industry!
Allan Hancock College’s website design program provides students with the technical and creative foundation they need to create visually rich websites for a wide range of purposes. Taught by professionals with real-world experience, students will use industry-standard software to learn how to create and manipulate web appropriate digital imagery and animation; design, build, test, and present websites for a range of communication needs; and plan and budget a website project for a presentation to a client. While enrolled in the program, students will use their work to produce a website portfolio that showcases individual web abilities.
If you are looking for a way to bring additional competencies to your workplace, to
enhance your employability, or to seek entrepreneurial opportunities, the web design
certificate is ideal for you.
This program will help you to:
- discover how visual language communicates global culture through research, innovative thinking, writing, and creative expression
- demonstrate proficiency in industry-standard processes and technologies to create, capture and manipulate visual content in developing artwork for website design
- design, build, test and publish websites that work on a variety of devices
- master the web design process from start to finish
Suggested Course Sequence
The “Suggested Course Sequence” is an example of how to complete the requirements plus any additional general education that may be needed. If you would like to create a personalized Student Education Plan (SEP), schedule a meeting with a counselor.
Fall Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Introduces students to the use of Apple computers and Adobe Photoshop for developing and editing digital images for use in graphic design, photography, web, video and motion graphics production. Students will learn raster image resolutions, file formats, color systems and professional creative practices for acquisition, creation, editing and processing for various industries including printing, digital publishing, animation, and video editing.
Introduction to digital interface design with an emphasis on usability and design aesthetics for developing web sites. Graphic design principles and human-centered design concepts are integrated to help develop and build successful interfaces that are meaningful to users and easy to navigate. Topics include designing for interactivity and efficiency; branding; visual content file formats and resolution; visual flow and composition; color, and typography. Software used: current versions of Adobe Creative Suite. Languages taught include HTML and CSS.
Advisories: CBOT 100
A general education course dealing with how computers work, how they are used and their effects on society. Includes an introduction to web-page design using HTML.
Total Units:
9
Spring Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
An introduction to the skills and tools necessary for producing modern responsive web design for a variety of media devices. Students will learn how the combination of flexible grids, layouts, optimized images and the intelligent use of CSS media queries create easy reading and navigation for the end user. Software taught: Adobe Creative Suite. Languages learned HTML and CSS.
Hands-on instruction in the techniques and tools for adding dynamic motion and interactivity to games and applications for a variety of media devices. Includes integration of graphics, video, text, and sound on desktop computers, tablets, phones, and other media devices.
You will need a minimum of 3 units from this list:
|
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
|
Introduction to Digital Art |
3 |
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Design 1 on the Computer |
3 |
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or |
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Design 1 on the Computer |
3 |
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Digital Tools for Visual Media |
3 |
|
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Independent Projects in Graphics |
1 - 3 |
|
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Digital Photography |
3 |
|
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Computer Video Editing |
3 |
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Introduction to Motion Graphics |
3 |
Choose one course each semester it is identified on the suggested course sequence.
Total Units:
9 to 10
Program Requirements:
"Program Requirements" specify the courses required for this program. See suggested course sequence for additional information.
A major of 18 units are required for the certificate.
Required core courses (15 units):
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CS 102 | Introduction to Computing with HTML | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| GRPH 118 | User Interface Design | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| GRPH 112 | Digital Imagery | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| MMAC 112 | Responsive Web Design | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| MMAC 114 | Game and App Design | 3.000 - 0.000 |
Plus a minimum of 3 units selected from the following:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ART 107 | Introduction to Digital Art | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| ART 108 | Design 1 on the Computer | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| or | ||
| GRPH 108 | Design 1 on the Computer | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| GRPH 129 | Digital Tools for Visual Media | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| GRPH 189 | Independent Projects in Graphics | 1.000 - 3.000 |
| PHTO 170 | Digital Photography | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| MMAC 125 | Computer Video Editing | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| MMAC 126 | Introduction to Motion Graphics | 3.000 - 0.000 |
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Contact Information
John R. Hood, Chair of Fine Arts
Professor of Art and Design
jhood@hancockcollege.edu
Allan Hancock College
805-922-6966 ext. 3705
800. S. College Bld. F
Santa Maria, CA 93454
Darlene Vera
Administration Assistant II - Fine Arts
darlene.vera@hancockcollege.edu
Allan Hancock College
805-922-6966 ext. 3252
800. S. College Bldg. F
Santa Maria, CA 93454
Faculty
Sian Geraghty
Assoc. Professor of Media Arts
sian.geraghty@hancockcollege.edu
805-922-6966 ext. 3252
Building F - Office F-203
Location
Bldg F
