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Graphic Design & Animation designer/programmers are in ever increasing demand in industry as more and more businesses compete to promote their services not only in print media but via the Internet as well. Today the Web Designer/Programmer not only designs the website for a company's Internet, but also the company's Intranet. The graphic design and animation program uses a combination of classroom lecture, computer-based training, and real-world lab experiences so that students can refine their skills in building web site solutions. Students learn the fundamentals of design and how to apply them to print and web applications as well as how to develop interactive media applications.
Students develop skills in teamwork, problem solving, and interpersonal skills required by employers in the Graphic Design & Animation field. Students successfully completing this program receive a Diploma.
Upon completion of the Diploma Program, the graduate will be prepared for entry level employment within the fields of Interactive Media, Multimedia, Internet content creation, Desktop Publishing and Web page design. Graduates receive a Diploma in preparation for such entry-level positions as: Web Designer, Web Developer, Flash Designer, Flash Animator, Graphic Artist, Multimedia Designer, Photoshop Specialist, and Multimedia Specialist.
Students use industry standard hardware as required throughout the program. Industry standard software used includes: Adobe Master Collection Creative Suite and 3D Studio Max. Students are also introduced to HTML, CSS, ActionScript, PHP and MySQL markup/scripting languages.
