Web Design

Interested in creating visually stunning and interactive layouts for Web and other Interactive applications? The successful Web Design student will be able to discuss underlying technology—its possibilities and limitations as well as related issues—with clients and team members; layout accessible web pages and sites using HTML and other web development languages; develop dynamic effects and animations; translate client needs, content, and branding into structured website concepts and project visitor needs into structured website concepts. The student will develop strong design skills to gain an excellent grasp of visual, interaction and usability design principles through typography, graphics, color, layout, and other factors in a web-specific way. Projects will range from in-class assignments to extended projects for non-profit and for-profit organizations.

38 Total Credits: DGME335 Interactive Design (3), DGME350 Advanced Web Design (3), PHTO365 Advanced Digital Imaging (4), ART310 Typography (3), one 400-level art class in design (3), ART485 BFA Thesis Project (3), PHTO300 Media Ethics & Awareness (3), ART497 BFA Exhibition (1), MDIA496 Portfolio Development (2), MDIA390 Internship (1). With an additional 12 credits to be chosen with your advisor from ART, PHTO, DGME, COMM, JOUR, MDIA, VDEO or MKTG courses.