Web Design and Technologies Certificate

Pathway:

Web Design and Technologies

Certificate Type:

Basic

Curriculum Code:

CIS.WEB.CERT (C407J)

Total Program Credits: 30

(formerly Web Technologies Certificate)

The Web Design and Technologies Certificate provides students with the skills necessary to design, deploy and maintain a website. The student will create web pages using a popular software-authoring tool, as well as utilizing various markup languages. In addition, students will work with images and graphics using industry standard software to create visual content demonstrating the principles of design.  Lastly, the material covers the information tested for the Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) certification exam.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Web Design and Technologies Certificate program, the graduate will be able to:
  1. Create visual content using industry standard design software.
  2. Analyze and apply the principles of design to graphics and images.
  3. Explain the infrastructure of the Internet.
  4. Create websites using web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  5. Describe the required competencies of a Certified Internet Web Professional.
  6. Develop responsive websites for use on multiple devices.
  7. Explain the application of computer networking principles such as the OSI model and communication protocols.

(Reviewed Summer 2023)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
CIS 101 Computer Systems & Business Applications

Core Course

3

OR
CIS 102 Professional Information Technology and Computer Science

Core Course

3

 
CIS 110 Social Networking and Web 2.0

Core Course

3

 
CIS 108 Introduction to Python

Core Course

3

OR
CIS 121 Introduction to Programming

Core Course

3

 
VIC 100 Graphic Design

Core Course

3

VIC 161 Introduction to Photoshop

Core Course

3

Total Semester Credits:15
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s)

Semester Two: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
CIS 189 Internet Foundations

Core Course

3

CIS 190 # Web Site Development

Core Course

3

 
CIS 210 # Data Communications & Networking Fundamentals

Core Course

3

OR
CIS 216 # Introduction to Networks CCNA

Core Course

3

 
VIC 172 # Web Page Design

Core Course

3

VIC 273 Introduction to Animation

Core Course

3

Total Semester Credits:15
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your academic plan for graduation and register for stackable certificate/degree (option).
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabus.)

See CIS course descriptions; VIC course descriptions.

Chairpersons: Daniel Grigoletti (CIS), Ext. 3354; email: danielgrigoletti@triton.edu

Jill LoBianco-Bartalis, (VIC), 708-456-0300, Ext. 3528, email: jilllobianco-bartall@triton.edu

 KEY
(AAS/CERT)
General Education Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take.
Program Elective Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
General Elective Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)