Web & Graphic Design

Web & Graphic Design General Info

NCC’s Web and Graphic Design program will prepare students to work in the virtual world of web design or digital graphics. Combining artistic skills with the latest technological applications, the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree will prepare students to design and manage a web presence including web page and digital image design. Students will work towards a diploma during their first year of study and complete their AAS in the second year of study with an emphasis in either web development or graphic design.

Award

Associate of Applied Science Degree
Diploma
Customized Certificate Options available

Length

Four Semesters & One Summer Term
Diploma option is available after 2 semesters
Certificate – variable

Student Profile

Good communication skills
Basic math skills
Good computer skills
Problem-solver
Innovative
People person
Curious
Detail-oriented

Program Location

This program is fully online, however, some courses are available on campus.

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Requirements for this program

Course #	Title	Credits
WEB DESIGN OPTION—FIRST YEAR
TERM 1		15
CSC110-A	Intro to Computers	3
MKT121-E	Digital Marketing	3
SPC122-A	Interpersonal Communications	3
or
COM753-E	Technical Communications	3
GRA140-E	Digital Imaging I	3
CIS210-A	Web Development I	3
TERM 2		15
MAT110-A	Math for Liberal Arts	3
Elective	Social Science	3
GRA201-E	Design Principles I	3
CIS251-E	Fundamentals of Web Design I	3
CIS211-A	Web Development II	3
Web & Graphic Design Diploma Awarded
SECOND YEAR
TERM 3 - SUMMER		6
CIS121-E	Intro to Programming Logic	3
BCA152-A	Comprehensive Spreadsheets	3
TERM 4		15
Elective	Humanities	3
CIS252-E	Fundamentals of Web Design II	3
WDV221-E	Javascript	3
CIS307-A	Intro to Databases	3
	Emphasis Elective*	3
TERM 5		15
BCA265-E	Project Management	3
WDV245-E	Content Management Systems	3
WDV920-E	Web Design Capstone	3
	Emphasis Elective*	3
	Emphasis Elective*	3
GRAPHIC DESIGN OPTION—FIRST YEAR
TERM 1		15
CSC110-A	Intro to Computers	3
MKT121-E	Digital Marketing	3
SPC122-A	Interpersonal Communications	3
or
COM753-E	Technical Communications	3
GRA140-E	Digital Imaging I	3
CIS210-A	Web Development I	3
TERM 2		15
MAT110-A	Math for Liberal Arts	3
Elective	Social Science	3
GRA201-E	Design Principles I	3
CIS251-E	Fundamentals of Web Design I	3
GRA121-A	Digital Drawing	3
Web & Graphic Design Diploma Awarded
SECOND YEAR
TERM 3 - SUMMER		6
GRA141-E	Digital Imaging II	3
BCA152-A	Comprehensive Spreadsheets	3
TERM 4		15
Elective	Humanities	3
GRA207-E	Design Principles II	3
GRA131-E	Digital Layout I	3
ART133-A	Drawing	3
or
ART186-A	Digital Photography	3
	Emphasis Elective*	3
TERM 5		15
GRA173-E	Typography	3
GRA325-E	Digital Color Theory	3
GRA920-E	Graphic Design Capstone	3
	Emphasis Elective*	3
	Emphasis Elective*	3
*WEB AND GRAPHIC DESIGN EMPHASIS ELECTIVES
ART133-A	Drawing	3
ART186-A	Digital Photography	3
CIS121-E	Intro to Programming Logic	3
CIS211-A	Web Development II	3
CIS215-A	Server Side Web Programming	3
CIS224-E	Server Side Scripting	3
CIS252-E	Fundamentals of Web Design II	3
CIS280-E	Client Side Scripting	3
CIS307-A	Intro to Databases	3
GRA132-E	Digital Layout II	3
GRA141-E	Digital Imaging II	3
GRA158-E	Web Multimedia	3
GRA173-E	Typography	3
GRA207-E	Design Principles II	3
GRA325-E	Digital Color Theory	3
WDV221-E	Javascript	3
CERTIFICATE OPTIONS
Introduction to Designing a Webpage
GRA140-E	Digital Imaging	3
CIS210-A	Web Development I	3
CIS251-E	Fundamentals of Web Design I	3
Introduction to Adobe's Creative Cloud
GRA140-E	Digital Imaging	3
GRA121-E	Digital Drawing	3
GRA131-E	Digital Layout	3
Advanced Scripting for Web Developers
CIS215-A	Server Side Web Programming	3
CIS224-E	Server Side Scripting	4
CIS280-E	Client Side Scripting	3

More Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Where will I get a job?

The field of web and graphic design is one of the fastest growing job markets in the U.S. Jobs are available in a variety of businesses and offices or you can work as a freelance designer and own your own business.

How much $ will I make?

Salaries start at $15 per hour with potential to earn $30 per hour. Web and graphic designers also have opportunities to complete freelance projects.

What kind of classes will I take?

You will take a mix of both web design and graphic design classes during your first year. During your second year, you will be able to focus your studies on web design, graphic design, or a combination of the two. Many of your classes will be hands-on courses and will introduce you to web languages and graphic design software.

What’s unique about this program?

All of the courses in this program can be taken entirely online and allows you the flexibility of completing your degree from home. The program allows you to customize your degree, diploma, or certificate as a full or part-time student.

Student Story McKenzie Peta

“I love online learning. I was working full-time last year and I found that it was very easy to work and then come home and do my studies whenever I was free. I like the freedom and the independence.”

Online student
Battle Creek, IA

Financial Aid

The Financial Aid Office will work with you to reach the goal of attending college. Federal and state programs, scholarships and other funding sources, may be available to help you to afford college. We know there are a lot of questions and stress planning to pay for a college education. The Financial Aid Office staff administers aid programs and counsels students in planning individual methods of meeting college costs. Contact the Financial Aid Office for answers to any questions regarding financial aid. What are you waiting for? Let’s get started! Northwest Iowa Community College follows a nationally accepted philosophy in administering financial aid programs.