Mar 29, 2024  
Spring 2023 Academic Catalog 
    
Spring 2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Web Design, Skill Set


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Mildred Thompson, Web Design Program Coordinator
(304) 534-7709
mtthompson22@pierpont.edu

Program Purpose

This Skill Set is designed to enable students to explore basic techniques of web design. Students will use contemporary design software to create and edit web pages.

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Discuss professional web design (technologies, software, principles). 
  • Critique web pages/websites based on the latest web design trends and accessibility criteria. 
  • Plan and conceptualize a professional web design project. 
  • Design simple web pages using a professional authoring tool. 
  • Design interactive content for web pages. 

Opportunities

Professionals with these skills can work with digital designers on content strategy, graphic design, user interfaces and copywriting   These skills are used in settings where digital marketing dominates, such as social media production, online educational platforms, marketing and digital advertising.

Notice to All Students


  • Annual Notification: All career and technical education courses and programs are offered at Pierpont regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, or disability.
  • Advanced Skill Set and Skill Set programs do not qualify for financial aid. Students seeking financial aid eligible degrees may incorporate the classes as electives when their schedule allows or may declare an associate or certificate degree in which the skill set and advanced skill set courses are embedded.
  • Students are reminded to review campus policies and procedures as stated in the catalog.

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