Web design is a synthetic discipline, combining elements of graphic design, programming and marketing. Good web design has three key components: intent, design and execution. Designers must understand the goals of a particular website or page, create a design that is both aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly, then execute the design to build the finished product.
This program includes select online courses taught in collaboration with other colleges across the country through our innovative partnership with Rize giving you access to a wide range of incredible instructors and more flexible scheduling options.
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An introductory course focused on design for web and interactive media, utilizing industry standard tools and software. No pervious experience necessary. No prerequisites. Required for all Visual Communication Design majors and minors.
An introduction to concept, tools, and history of Graphic Design. Cross listed as COM 295. Offered every fall.
Prerequisite: None.
Studio course that examines the formal organization of 2D design with an emphasis on the letter form. History, theory and application of typography are explored through lectures, exercises and projects. Cross listed as COM 296 (formerly ART 395). Offered every spring.
Technology companies spend billions of dollars ensuring that their products are intuitive and delight users. This course will teach you how they do that. You’ll learn what drives product usability, the basics of User Experience (UX) design and research, and how to build wireframes and prototypes. By the end of this course, you’ll be on your way to building experiences that make customers happy. This online class has optional live sessions.
This course builds upon User Experience I and will teach you how to build effective user experiences through a rigorous process of implementing best practices, testing designs, and iterating. You will also cover topics such as branding, color palettes, user journeys, and designing for multiple platforms. By the end of this course, you will be able to build a mobile app or website prototype and iterate upon it based on user feedback. This online class has optional live sessions. Prerequisites WDM 301: User Experience I COM 295: Graphic Design I
One of the main goals of a company’s website is to improve its bottom line. In this course, you will propose and build a new website for an existing company. This website should be optimized to boost conversion events for the company in question. In doing so, you will need to research customer behavior and industry trends in order to successfully generate leads and sales. This course will test all of the skills built up through the Web Design major - design, prototyping, optimization, and programming. This online class has optional live sessions. Prerequisites CSC 101: Programming for Everyone I CSC 301: Web Development COM 295: Graphic Design I GD 397: Graphic Design II WDM 301: User Experience I WDM 302: User Experience II
