Web Design and Front-End Development

Please select the award below to view the degree options and requirements in the college catalog.

• Web Design & Front-End Development A.A.S. Degree—60 credits
• Web Design & Front-End Development Certificate—30 credits
• Web Design & Front-End Development Core Certificate—18 credits
• Course Descriptions & Outlines
• Transfer Agreements

1. Understand the knowledge gained through the study of the history of graphic design, typography and the visual arts, and apply this knowledge to today's diverse cultures and media marketplaces.
2. Develop production skills necessary to work within the environment of media industries: create error free data and documents, work within commercial workflows, time management skills, project planning, image production, and valid web documents.
3. Understand the elements and principles of design, user experience, and demonstrate visual literacy using strategies to reinforce visual messages and typographic acuities.
4. Articulate design solutions and communicate effectively in verbal and written responses using the language of graphic and web design.
5. Demonstrate competence with graphic, print, web and interactive media applications and technologies.
6. Apply problem-solving, critical thinking, and a personal and professional obligation to their local and global communities as well as social and moral responsibilities.

• The program prepares you to use to industry-standard software to create designed Web interactive and print design productions.
• Coursework is taught by experienced faculty members, and covers visual problem solving, art and design principles and production standards.
• You will learn how visual elements such as type, illustration, graphics, photography and animation combine to make effective designs, and also work under tight deadlines to design, compose and produce a well-rounded portfolio necessary for entry into the profession.

• You will have an opportunity to do an internship in Web design, a supervised work experience that provides an important learning experience, as well as a useful link to the job market. You obtain an internship site that supports your special areas of interest and provides opportunities to interact with professionals in their working environment.
• You may choose to join The Design Associates of Minneapolis Community and Technical College (DAM) Club, an eclectic group of aspiring designers who recognize that a little collaboration can go a long way. The club is a student chapter of the Minnesota AIGA, the professional association for design and is open to students pursuing design degrees at Minneapolis College, including Graphic Design Print, Web and Interactive Design, Photography and more.