Professional Technical Certificate

Multimedia Web Design Short Term Certificate

Area of Study
Arts and Communication
Offered Online
Yes
Program Coordinator

Renne Brock
(360) 417-6249
rbrock@pencol.edu

Program Description

This certificate will provide students with advanced web design skills. Students will learn how to optimize websites for usability and search engine optimization compatibility. Emphasis will be placed on the creation of designs with Adobe software and deployment of web content managements systems.

Program Code: DMWWDC01

Program Outcomes

  • Design web interfaces and multimedia optimize for online use including enhancing photographs, graphics, animation, video productions
  • Develop engaging websites created with HTML5, CSS, content management systems, and Dreamweaver that are search engine efficient
  • Demonstrate ability to use file transfer protocol, setup, configure, and manage remote hosting accounts, and an understanding of server-side and client-side web programming

Approximate Additional Costs

  • Books, supplies and miscellaneous fees (per quarter): $100
  • Computer which meets the system requirements of required software*: approximately $1,400-$1,700
  • ‘Adobe Creative Cloud for Education’ or ‘Adobe Creative Cloud’ (Education edition available with use of Peninsula College student email address): approximately $20 per month
  • E-Portfolio website hosting and domain registration: approximately $175 per year
  • Digital camera: $500-$1000

*Please confirm the computer you have access to meets the system requirements for Adobe Premiere Pro: helpx.adobe.com/premiere-pro/system-requirements.html

Catalog #
Title
Credits
5

Learn fundamental concepts and skills of multimedia content development and website design. Students will create multimedia elements with Flash, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and open-source applications. Manipulate photographs, design animated web banners and graphic rollover buttons. Explore interface design and embed multimedia presentations in a webpage. Good computer file management and typing skills is recommended. This class may include students from multiple sections.

Credits: 5

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5

Learn how to develop user interfaces and user experiences that are inclusive, interactive, accessible, responsive, intuitive, and driven by human centered approaches that make products both functional and visually appealing. Students will use modern tools and principles of psychology to engage users as they interact with digital products and applications. This class may include students from multiple sections.

Credits: 5

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5

Develop and market a business presence and webpage on the Internet with social media and open source web applications. Explore online consumer behavior and Internet marketing campaigns. This class may include students from multiple sections.

Credits: 5

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Sub-Total Credits
15
Total Credits
15