Web Design UX/UI – ITECH 120

Web Design and Development (UX/UI)
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Students learn how to design and build effective web pages according to current UX/UI standards. How to apply user experience and user interface skills to design and build effective websites, pages and applications. Starting with basic site development, screen and sequence designs and search optimization are applied. Fundamental web programming languages such as HTML5, CSS3 and JavaSript are introduced and applied. Understanding social media ethics, design effectiveness and digital marketing best practices are applied in each course.

No previous computer experience is necessary. For beginners and advanced the ITECH courses offers students the ability to choose the level of design and programming courses to take.

What will you learn and apply as an ITECH Web Design and Development student

Web Designer Responsibilities:

  • Conceptualizing creative ideas with clients.
  • Testing and improving the design of the website.
  • Establishing design guidelines, standards, and best practices.
  • Maintaining the appearance of websites by enforcing content standards.
  • Designing visual imagery for websites and ensuring that they are in line with branding for clients.
  • Working with different content management systems.
  • Communicating design ideas using user flows, process flows, site maps, and wireframes.
  • Incorporating functionalities and features into websites.
  • Designing sample pages including colors and fonts.
  • Preparing design plans and presenting the website structure.

Web Designer Requirements:

  • A relevant diploma in a related field.
  • Proficiency in graphic design software including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and other visual design tools.
  • Proficiency in front-end development web programming languages such as HTML and CSS, JQuery, and JavaScript.
  • Good understanding of content management systems.
  • Good understanding of search engine optimization principles.
  • Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues.
  • Excellent visual design skills.
  • Up-to-date experience with international web protocols, standards, and technologies.
  • Creative and open to new ideas.
  • Adaptable and willing to learn new techniques.
  • Excellent communication skills.

2021 – Data – an increase from 8% to 13% growth but a Bachelors degree now needed. For students who already have a BA in their field of interest an ITECH AAS will serve you well. For ITECH freshman at WCC Internships will serve you well each summer. Email Curriculum Chair to schedule a meeting to discuss what colleges WCC has an articulation with and what will be the best transfer for your interest.

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