Web Designer Training in Vancouver
 
 
Description

This program provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge required to create graphics and Flash animations for the Web, and to plan and design compelling interactive Web sites. It provides in-depth knowledge of how to use Macromedia Dreamweaver and Notepad to create Web pages. In addition, the program introduces students to HTML and JavaScript programming, and thereby provides them with a great degree of control over the appearance of their Web sites and skills that are in demand by Web design companies. Students also gain skills and experience in using industry standard graphics programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Macromedia Fireworks to create, edit, and optimize graphics for the Web.

Career Opportunities

Recent studies indicate that strong growth in Web design jobs, particularly in the consulting sector, is expected over the next few years. Careers that correspond with the skills learned in this program include:

  • HTML Programmer
  • JavaScript Programmer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Web Producer
  • Flash Developer
  • Web Consultant
  • Flash Animation Developer

Competencies Upon Completion

  • Keyboarding (Minimum 25 words per minute)
  • Basic Computer Concepts (Introduction to Personal Computers)
  • Operating Systems (Basic level of proficiency in a Windows operating system)
  • Wordprocessing (Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Word)
  • Web Design (Proficiency in Dreamweaver and a solid foundation in the principles of information design, including Introduction to Web Design, Information Design 1, and Web Design 1)
  • Graphic Design (Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Macromedia Fireworks, and an introduction to the principles of graphic design)
  • Flash Animation (Proficiency in Flash)
  • Internet Programming Languages (Basic level of proficiency in HTML and JavaScript)
  • Business Skills (Completion of Customer Service, Workplace Success/Intrapreneurship, and Job Search & Resume Writing)
  • Simulation (Web Practical Simulation)
  • Portfolio Development (Web Portfolio Design)

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