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Web Designer A Program Overview of the Information Technology Career Cluster You can become a web designer in just one semester through this Career & Technical Education program! Web Designer In as few as 15 weeks, students can learn to design professional websites for personal or business use. Students will begin by learning the basics of website functionality and the common terminology used by web designers and developers. Then, they will explore web design processes and best practices before learning to use the tools needed to transform design concepts into visual prototypes. This foundational knowledge will allow students to incorporate their creativity to design visually appealing, fully functional websites. Courses in this program at Lone Star College include hands-on training for producing digital images, manipulating illustrations and layouts; and addressing foundational design theory topics such as color, typography, composition, photo editing, and logo design. Upon completion of this program, students will have compiled an e-portfolio that demonstrates their web design experience in addition to the knowledge and skills needed to work independently or as a member of a web design team. How can I get more information? To learn more about non-academic transfer CTE programs, go to LoneStar.edu/CTE. To learn more about academic transfer programs, go to LoneStar.edu/Programs-Classes. Opportunities Employers are looking for web designers who have hands-on training with web design languages and software such as HTML5, CSS3 and Adobe Photoshop: the languages and software students learn in Lone Star College’s Web Designer certification program. For more information: Amy Cooper 936.271.6342 [email protected] Michael Burns 281.290.2925 [email protected] Bruce Caraway [email protected] LoneStar.edu/CTE-InfoTech Web Design At-A-Glance Earning Potential ··The median salary for these types of jobs is approximately $39,800/year. Job Forecast ··In Texas, projections show there will be a 14 percent increase in web design careers (between 2008 and 2018). Web Designer Depending on the level of web design training a student wants, students can either take individual courses or complete the full Web Designer certification program. Web Designer Catalog # course # HTML I: Intro to Website Development Using HTML ITNWC 2105901 32 Introduction to Web Graphics Using Photoshop I GRPHC 2109201 24 HTML II: Advanced Website Development Using HTML5 & CSS3 ITNWC 2203600 24 Photoshop II: Advanced Techniques GRPHC 2109200 24 Contact Hours Total 104 Frequently Asked Questions How much do these courses and programs cost? Go to LoneStar.edu/CTE-InfoTech for current tuition costs. Where are these programs offered? Go to LoneStar.edu/CTE-InfoTech for a list of campuses that offer this program. How do I know if this program is right for me? Anyone can take these individual courses or complete the full Web Designer certification program, whether they are new to web design or already have several years of web design experience. Can I work and take these courses at the same time? Lone Star College offers these courses at various days and times, so you may be able to work and take courses at the same time. Courses are offered throughout the year. Go to LoneStar.edu/CTE to view the current Career & Technical Education Schedule for specific dates and times. Are financial aid or workforce scholarships available? Financial aid and workforce scholarships may be available for some Lone Star College Career & Technical Education programs. Go to LoneStar.edu/CTE to learn more. How do I get more information? Go to LoneStar.edu/CTE-InfoTech, call 936.271.6342 or email [email protected] for more information or to register. 07.31.12.01