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Cross Functional Design and Web Essentials
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Cross Functional Design and Web Essentials provides students with focused application in the intersections of graphic design, web design, and social media. It synthesizes the theory and practice of designing websites and advertising collateral following a marketing strategy using HTML, CSS, design principles, appropriate color, and art.
Details
Field of Interest
Computer and Information Technology
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Cross Functional Design and Web Essentials (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5927
Total credits required
16-19
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You'll Learn
- Describe website technology and current interface theory (UI, UX).
- Analyze the different terminology for creative production as it relates to cross functional design and web essentials.
- Apply best practices using business applications (word processing, database, spreadsheet, and presentation software) to the cross functional design and web essential spaces.
- Explore system security, privacy, and ethical challenges in cross functional design and web essential spaces.
- Apply best practices in web accessibility.
- Design advertisements and campaigns across digital, mobile and social channels, including video.
- Produce graphics for web publications and social media channels, using type and design elements in a marketing strategy for diverse audiences.
- Design and produce a multi-page web site utilizing HTML, CSS code validators, appropriate design, color, and art.
Career statistics
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Graphic Designers
$56,090 Show expanded career information for Graphic Designers
There are additional career opportunities associated with this certificate that do not have occupational data available for Arizona at this time. These occupations are listed below:
- Web and Digital Interface Designers
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVC100 | Introduction to Digital Arts | OR Permission of Program Director | 0–1 | ||
| AVC204 | Creative Design for Advertising | 3 | |||
| AVC/MMT190 | Art of Web Site Design | 3 | |||
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | CS | 3 | ||
| CIS133DA | Internet/Web Development Level I | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 1–3 |
Restricted Electives
Complete two (2) courses for a total of four to six (4-6) credits from the lists below that best align with your academic and professional goals. For assistance, consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor.
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVC177 | Digital Photographic Imaging I | Focus Area 1: Graphic Design OR Focus Area 4: Social Media | 3 | ||
| AVC103 | Typography in the Digital Age | Focus Area 1: Graphic Design | 3 | ||
| AVC298AA | Special Projects | Focus Area 1: Graphic Design | 1 | ||
| AVC104 | Cross-Media Marketing for Designers | Focus Area 2: Marketing | 3 | ||
| AVC181 | Graphic Design I | Focus Area 2: Marketing | 3 | ||
| CIS120DB | Introduction to Adobe Illustrator | Focus Area 3: Web Design/Development | 3 | ||
| CIS120DF | Introduction to Adobe Photoshop | Focus Area 3: Web Design/Development OR Focus Area 4: Social Media | 3 | ||
| CIS136 | Content Management Systems: WordPress | Focus Area 3: Web Design/Development | 3 | ||
| CIS138DA | Desktop Design and Publishing Using Adobe InDesign | Focus Area 3: Web Design/Development | 3 | ||
| CIS220DF | Adobe Photoshop Level II: Advanced Digital Imaging | Focus Area 3: Web Design/Development | 3 | ||
| CIS233DA | Internet/Web Development Level II | Focus Area 3: Web Design/Development | 3 | ||
| CIS108 or CIS298AA |
Electronic Portfolio Development or Special Projects | Focus Area 3: Web Design/Development | 1 | ||
| CIS103 | Introduction to Social Media | Focus Area 4: Social Media | 3 | ||
| MKT110 | Marketing and Social Networking | Focus Area 4: Social Media | 3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVC100 | Introduction to Digital Arts | OR Permission of Program Director | 0–1 | ||
| AVC/MMT190 | Art of Web Site Design | 3 | |||
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | CS | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVC204 | Creative Design for Advertising | 3 | |||
| CIS133DA | Internet/Web Development Level I | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 1–3 |
Restricted Electives
Complete two (2) courses for a total of four to six (4-6) credits from the lists below that best align with your academic and professional goals. For assistance, consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor.
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVC177 | Digital Photographic Imaging I | Focus Area 1: Graphic Design OR Focus Area 4: Social Media | 3 | ||
| AVC103 | Typography in the Digital Age | Focus Area 1: Graphic Design | 3 | ||
| AVC298AA | Special Projects | Focus Area 1: Graphic Design | 1 | ||
| AVC104 | Cross-Media Marketing for Designers | Focus Area 2: Marketing | 3 | ||
| AVC181 | Graphic Design I | Focus Area 2: Marketing | 3 | ||
| CIS120DB | Introduction to Adobe Illustrator | Focus Area 3: Web Design/Development | 3 | ||
| CIS120DF | Introduction to Adobe Photoshop | Focus Area 3: Web Design/Development OR Focus Area 4: Social Media | 3 | ||
| CIS136 | Content Management Systems: WordPress | Focus Area 3: Web Design/Development | 3 | ||
| CIS138DA | Desktop Design and Publishing Using Adobe InDesign | Focus Area 3: Web Design/Development | 3 | ||
| CIS220DF | Adobe Photoshop Level II: Advanced Digital Imaging | Focus Area 3: Web Design/Development | 3 | ||
| CIS233DA | Internet/Web Development Level II | Focus Area 3: Web Design/Development | 3 | ||
| CIS108 or CIS298AA |
Electronic Portfolio Development or Special Projects | Focus Area 3: Web Design/Development | 1 | ||
| CIS103 | Introduction to Social Media | Focus Area 4: Social Media | 3 | ||
| MKT110 | Marketing and Social Networking | Focus Area 4: Social Media | 3 |
Course Area Key
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=184900).
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