UNLV Educational Outreach - Internet Design and Technology Certificate Program

Program Overview:
The Internet Design and Technology Certificate program will prepare you for numerous career opportunities in web design and development. We start out with the basics of web and graphic design technologies to form a strong foundation. You will then choose track options in either web design or multimedia design to focus your skills towards an emphasis that suits your career. In a final capstone class you will complete a comprehensive web based project utilizing the knowledge and skills you have learned.

Prerequisites:
You must have a working knowledge of the Windows operating system including navigating, creating, editing, and saving files and folders, working knowledge of modern web browsers, and have an understanding of basic web design terminology. For students who have no prior knowledge or experience in web design, we recommend you enrolling in Adobe Fireworks prior to taking additional courses in this program.

You must have also have attended the “Open House - Introduction to the Internet Design and Technology Certificate,” unless you do not plan to pursue the certificate.

Our computer labs are equipped with Windows PC computers. Students have the option of bringing and using their own personal PC or Mac notebook computers to class.

Although we provide the required software programs on our desktop computers in the lab during instructional times, you will also need access to these software at home or at work to complete some of the exercises, assignments, and projects. You may purchase educational versions of the software through an online website at http://www.journeyed.com. These are full versions of the software that have academic licensing agreements and may not be used for commercial purposes.

Program Requirements:
The program requires a minimum of 13.0 CEUs (130 in-class hours) in order to earn a Internet Design and Technology Certificate. The program is divided into a core course section totaling 46 hours and different track options, each totaling 84 hours. The two different tracks offered are Web Design and Multimedia Design. To obtain a certificate, you must complete the core courses plus one of the track options.

There is no limit on how many courses you can take during each semester. If you have taken any of these courses previously at UNLV, they may apply towards the certificate program.

CORE COURSES (REQUIRED) 4.6 CEUs
   1. HTML/XHTML – Level I (1.0 CEU)
   2. Adobe Dreamweaver – Level I (1.6 CEUs)
   3. One of the following image editing programs:
       a. Adobe Photoshop – Level I (1.6 CEUs)
       b. Adobe Fireworks (1.6 CEUs)
   4. Program Final: Showcasing your Portfolio (0.4 CEU)

CHOOSE ONE OF THESE TRACK OPTIONS (REQUIRED) 8.4CEUs

A. Web Design Track
   1. HTML/XHTML – Level II (1.0 CEU)
   2. Adobe Dreamweaver – Level II (1.2 CEUs)
   3. Adobe Dreamweaver – CSS Layouts (1.6 CEUs)
   4. Search Engine Optimization and Online Marketing (1.8 CEUs)
   5. Electives (2.8 CEUs see below for course listing)

B. Multimedia Design Track
   1. Adobe Illustrator (1.6 CEUs)
   2. Adobe Flash – Level I (1.6 CEUs)
   3. Adobe Flash – Level II (1.6 CEUs)
   4. Digital Video With Adobe Pro Tools - Level I (1.6 CEUs)
   5. Electives (2.0 CEUs see below for course listing)

OTHER ELECTIVE COURSES
   1. Adobe InDesign – Level I (1.6 CEUs)
2. Adobe Flash – Level III (1.6 CEUs)
   3. Adobe Photoshop – Level II (1.2 CEUs)
   4. Creating Effective Webpages Using SEO (0.5 CEU)
   5. JavaScript - Level I (1.0 CEUs)
   6. JavaScript (AJAX)- Level II (1.0 CEUs)
   7. Any other required courses beyond the core and track option requirements. Example: If a student takes Photoshop to fulfill the image editing requirement, the student may take Fireworks as an elective course.

* Materials included with some courses are handouts and instructor-developed curriculum.

* Refund Policy: Cancellation of registrations must be received in writing (email is acceptable) no later than two (2) business days prior to the start date of the course in order to receive a refund. No refunds will be issued after this date. All refunds will be minus a $10.00 administrative fee per course.

* Discount Policy: Do not register online if you are seeking any type of discount of the registration fee. To qualify for any discount, you must call our registration desk at 702-895-3394, or register in person at our office located at 851 E. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas, NV to verify your eligibility for any discount. No refunds will be issued if you register online and then request a discount.