Featured Web Design Schools

Associate’s in Web Design & Development

Overview

Web design involves the conceptualization of a website from drafting to publishing. Web designers use a variety of computer languages, most notably HTML, but including Java, CSS, and Flash to produce the text, images, digital media, and interactive elements of the webpage. Web design includes conceptualization, planning, producing, post-production, research, advertising, and media control. With the growth of the internet, more and more companies are seeking out young, talented designers to give them an advantage in the online space.

Degree Description

Associate programs in Web Design and Development are focused on graduating web designers ready to enter the workforce. Curriculum’s teach students how to develop key software applications, discover fundamental design principles, and explore web content management. Graduates are able to produce high-quality, web-enabled graphics and develop graphic media including web pages, marketing collateral, advertising, instructional material, and multimedia projects. Students have the option to take courses in digital imaging, media design concepts, web design fundamentals, programming concepts, scripting techniques, and mobile applications. Recent graduates have been competitive at advertising agencies, marketing firms, in-house corporate communications departments, start-up companies, universities, and global Fortune-500 businesses. Jobs include website designer, webmaster, interface designer, flash animator, and web project manager. Programs are usually between four and five semesters in length.

Associate Degrees in Web Design & Development

• Art Institute of Pittsburgh : AS in Web Design and Interactive Media
• Baker College: AAS in Web Development
• DeVry University: AA in Web Graphic Design
• International Academy of Design and Technology: AS in Web Design & Development
• Rasmussen College: AAS in Multimedia Technologies – Web Design
• University of Phoenix: AA in Information Technology / Web Design

Featured Online Web Design Schools

Web design is a career field where persons with experience and expertise are in high demand. In order to get this expertise, you should consider enrolling in an accredited institution. Below is a list of top web design colleges where you can earn an online degree in graphics design or Website design.

	American InterContinental University offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in visual communications with a specialization in Web design. This degree prepares students for many career possibilities, including Web designer, digital artist, Flash designer, and more. Request Info
	Art Institute students learn the foundations of advanced design, the importance of usability and the programming languages necessary to execute a variety of static and interactive applications. With a strong portfolio students in this program may find entry-level positions with web and multimedia firms and corporations. Request Info
	Kaplan University prides itself in having flexible schedules for those working professionals busy with their current jobs. At Kaplan's design school, students will learn all of the skills they need to pursue or further a career in Web site design. Request Info
	The Bachelor of Science in Web Design and Development program provides creative and technical education with a focus on advanced studies in programming, database management, and web administration while incorporating the basic theories of graphics, text, and interactivity for the web. Request Info

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