Overview

This three-course series is designed to support what the user sees – the user interface. It is based on the premise that effective Web page and site design development requires a broad understanding of good design criteria, information organization, and an understanding of the technologies that make Web sites successful. This program concentrates on hands-on skill building with an emphasis on effective site construction and consistent page design.

Benefits: You will learn how to design...

• Sites that communicate effectively
• Sites that are accessible to the widest audience
• Pages that are attractively designed
• Pages with proper graphics

You will have the skills needed to maintain existing sites as well as develop new sites from the ground up.

Who Should Attend?

• Beginners in Web site design
• Small business owners
• Anyone involved in the Web site design process

Schedule/Course Descriptions

Courses meet one night per week for 11 weeks.

MS-273 Web Design Basics (3 credits)

This hands-on course is designed for beginners in Web site design. The course will cover how to use XHTML to create web pages as well as how to incorporate Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and JavaScript. Students will complete a Web site from start to publishing it on the Internet.

MS-275 Advanced Design for Web Sites (3 credits)
This hands-on course is designed for Web site designers with some experience. The course will cover Web site design beyond the basics as well as how to create graphics, animation and JavaScript form validation into an already created Web site. The student will enhance a preexisting Web site with graphics and JavaScript while using the advanced Web site design techniques. Upon completion of this course, it is expected that students will be able to understand in-depth knowledge of Web site development; select approaches, strategies and techniques for integrating Internet technologies into the design and development of Web sites; and, incorporate form validation with JavaScript, animated graphics, and advanced Web design techniques. (Prereq: MS-273)

MS-277 Web Graphics/Multimedia (3 credits)
This hands-on course is designed for experienced Web site designers interested in including multimedia on their sites. The course will cover all aspects of creating and including multimedia on a site specifically using Adobe Illustrator and Macromedia Flash. You will create a multimedia project using the techniques discussed in class. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to understand multimedia and the issues surrounding its inclusion on Web sites; select approaches, strategies and techniques for integrating multimedia technologies into the design and development of Web sites; and incorporate Flash technologies into their Web sites. (prereq: MS-275)

Start Date
For class start dates, please see the Class Schedules or contact the Admission Office.

Cost
For cost information, please visit our general Tuition and Fees page.

Questions about this Program?
For more information please contact the Rader School of Business at (414) 277-7279.

Application
New students may apply by completing and submitting the certificate application form or by calling (800) 321-6763.