Web Design & Interactive Communications - The Illinois Institute of Art - Schaumburg

Web Design & Interactive Communications from The Illinois Institute of Art - Schaumburg is a Campus Certificate Information Technology degree that prepares you for a IT career. Program Mission The mission of the diploma Web Design & Interactive Communications Program is to prepare students to obtain positions in their field and function as trained professionals. Students are primarily focused on the efficient and effective design, development and deployment of Web sites and mobile device applications in order to best convey the transmission and sharing of information through the Web . Program Description The Web Design & Interactive Communications diploma program teaches students how to create the look, feel and functionality of World Wide Web pages for client Web sites with a specific emphasis on professional standards and practical deployment. This course of study extends foundation principles in visual communications and interactive media as related to dynamic delivery through multiple channels including mobile technologies. Students will develop abilities in computer languages, usability principles and information architecture in a team oriented environment that prepares them for the professional world. Students will also be trained in current web technologies and in project management on assignments that will enhance their personal portfolio. Desired Student Outcomes 1. Information technology: Graduates will have skills in file structure, digital information, logical flow charting, media formats, computer applications, programming language abilities, and knowledge of database design. 2. Design: Graduates will successfully apply the principles, technical skills, and terminology of image manipulation and web design . Graduates will be able to utilize current web technologies and apply the efficient and effective design and development of Web sites and mobile device applications in order to best convey the transmission and sharing of information through the Web . 3. Problem-solving: Graduates will possess the creative design skills to conceptualize, develop, and evaluate web pages; problem solving skills that result in interface designs appropriate for the target audience and satisfactory to the client; and will understand the process of project management. Diploma programs are intended for students with specific career plans that do not require associate or bachelor's degrees. Some are designed to provide advanced training for students with partial or completed college degrees; others may be taken by students with high school diplomas seeking career training. The programs include courses offered to undergraduate students in various departments. Because of the focused nature of these programs, prerequisites may vary from those listed in course descriptions. View more details on The Illinois Institute of Art - Schaumburg . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Information Technology courses.