Web Design and Development Program

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Description
Length & Time
Course Materials
Tuition & College Information

Description

While in this program you will have the opportunity to work with many tools to equip you to be a successful Web Designer, Web Developer or Flash Developer. You will gain fundamental skills in XHTML and CSS and have the opportunity to work with numerous applications including Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash and Photoshop. Through hands-on projects you will learn techniques for creating phenomenal web sites and even better, you will gain expertise in building database driven web sites using PHP and MySQL. That means you can build your own blogs, e-commerce applications or content management systems.

Students will complete the following courses based on their chosen career path, Web Specialist, Web Designer, Web Developer or Flash Developer.

• Digital Literacy
  This course will introduce students to a broad range of computing concepts and techniques, including competency in computer hardware and software, operating systems, networks and the Internet, electronic mail, and an understanding of the impact of computing and the Internet in society.
• Web Authoring Languages
  Students will learn the principles of XHTML and CSS. Students will become proficient in the development of web sites using a text editor and web standards.
• Advanced Web Authoring Languages
  Students will learn about functions, methods and events including how to define and call functions using JavaScript. This course will teach students how to use conditional statements to control program flow. Students will also implement best practices while coding an application and utilize appropriate debugging techniques.
• Web Authoring Tools
  Students will acquire principles in designing, implementing and maintaining web sites using content creation and management tools along with digital media tools.
• Interactive Marketing Strategies
  Students will research marketing strategies and create an identity for an Interactive Media Company. They will learn the intricacies of building a web site through each stage of the project life cycle. They will also implement design principles to produce industry acceptable collateral pieces.
• Digital Imaging Applications
  Students will demonstrate proficiency in professional approaches to utilizing digital imaging applications. Students also learn techniques to express their ideas and vision to create robust layouts. 
• Visual Design Techniques
  Students will be immersed in the basic elements of design and composition including typography, color and information design. Students also focus on enhancing their creativity by producing graphical assets that incorporate these design principles.
• Flash Foundations
  Students will evolve web animation skills to support websites with interactive, engaging components utilizing the advanced features of ActionScript.
• Flash Application Development
  Students will master Flash interactivity with advanced ActionScripting techniques. Also learn steps to integrate PHP and XML to build server-side flash applications.
• Advanced Flash Application Development
  Develop highly reusable applications and services that leverage the dynamic features in Flash. Students will also build Rich Internet Applications that are data-driven and user friendly.
• Database Development
  Students are challenged to identify patterns or connections between information that is not obviously related, and to identify key or underlying issues in complex situations. In addition the course is about the design process and presents considerations for creating a normalized, stable, maintainable and well defined relational database. Students will also learn to create and maintain database objects and to store, retrieve, and manipulate data using SQL.
• Database Driven Applications
  Students will develop various database driven applications, including blogs, content management systems and discussion forums. Students will also explore the open source community and enhance web applications for a variety of business needs.
• Web Application Technologies
  Students will learn the syntax, the basics of using regular expressions, and how to access and manipulate files using server-side scripting languages. Students will also learn how to communicate with the web server without refreshing the entire web page, using Ajax.
• Advanced Web Application Technologies
  This course focuses on web server administration tasks and tools implemented by IT professionals. Students will also learn to build XML based applications and understand the benefits of writing XML documents.
• E-Commerce Strategies
  Students will learn how to conduct business online and how to manage the technological issues associated with constructing an e-commerce web site. Students will implement a genuine transaction-enabled business-to-consumer web site, examine strategies and products available for building e-commerce sites, examine how such sites are managed, and explore how they can complement an existing business infrastructure.
• Web Application Development
  Students will develop a Web Application that is database driven. In order to develop the application students will utilize the project cycle for web development.
• Professional Enhancement
  The student will be able to project an appropriate business image, develop professional and personal goals, practice time and stress management concepts, apply business and work ethics and develop leadership skills. In addition students will complete applications of employment, cover letters, resumes, an electronic portfolio and follow-up letters. Students will analyze the job market and trends and participate in a simulated employment interview.
• Web Design & Development Capstone
  Students will complete a final capstone project. The project will be designed to integrate technical skills, customer service, and soft skills. Students will utilize web languages and authoring tools to develop a web site. Students will also finalize exceptionally stunning digital portfolios.
• Career Experience
  Students will undertake special projects or participate in workplace learning opportunities to enhance skills in accordance with industry demands. The student must perform work responsibilities directly related to the occupational objectives covered by courses within the Web Design & Development program.

Who Can Attend?
Adults interested in the field of web design and development who would like to master fundamental skills or obtain CIW Master Designer Certification.

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Length & Time

The offering start dates for 2008/2009 Semester are:

October 21, 2008
January 6, 2009
March 23, 2009

For more information you can contact cwhitfield@francistuttle.com or call 405-717-4617.

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Course Materials

Students can order textbooks and software from our online bookstore . All materials should be ordered prior to the first day of class. Students, who do not have the required materials when courses begin, may miss assignment deadlines. The materials may include texts, CDs, software, and online content.

Note: Students in the U.S. should order 3 - 4 weeks in advance. Students outside the U.S. should order 4 - 6 weeks in advance.

Book Buyback
Used books and book buyback are available. Visit the online bookstore  for more information.

The software used for the course will be the Adobe Creative Suite 3 - Web Premium.

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Tuition & College Information

The fees for books and software vary slightly depending on the pathway the students choose to purse.

Additional optional costs for college credit and certification exams:

For more information you can contact cwhitfield@francistuttle.com or call 405-717-4617.

Tuition Refund

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