Cross Functional Design and Web Essentials
Details
Field of Interest
Computer and Information Technology
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Cross Functional Design and Web Essentials (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5927
Effective Term
Fall 2025
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVC100 | Introduction to Digital Arts | OR Permission of Program Director | 0–1 | ||
| AVC204 | Creative Design for Advertising | 3 | |||
| AVC/MMT190 | Art of Web Site Design | 3 | |||
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | CS | 3 | ||
| CIS133DA | Internet/Web Development Level I | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 1–3 |
Restricted Electives
Complete two (2) courses for a total of four to six (4-6) credits from the lists below that best align with your academic and professional goals. For assistance, consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor.
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVC177 | Digital Photographic Imaging I | Focus Area 1: Graphic Design OR Focus Area 4: Social Media | 3 | ||
| AVC103 | Typography in the Digital Age | Focus Area 1: Graphic Design | 3 | ||
| AVC298AA | Special Projects | Focus Area 1: Graphic Design | 1 | ||
| AVC104 | Cross-Media Marketing for Designers | Focus Area 2: Marketing | 3 | ||
| AVC181 | Graphic Design I | Focus Area 2: Marketing | 3 | ||
| CIS120DB | Introduction to Adobe Illustrator | Focus Area 3: Web Design/Development | 3 | ||
| CIS120DF | Introduction to Adobe Photoshop | Focus Area 3: Web Design/Development OR Focus Area 4: Social Media | 3 | ||
| CIS136 | Content Management Systems: WordPress | Focus Area 3: Web Design/Development | 3 | ||
| CIS138DA | Desktop Design and Publishing Using Adobe InDesign | Focus Area 3: Web Design/Development | 3 | ||
| CIS220DF | Adobe Photoshop Level II: Advanced Digital Imaging | Focus Area 3: Web Design/Development | 3 | ||
| CIS233DA | Internet/Web Development Level II | Focus Area 3: Web Design/Development | 3 | ||
| CIS108 or CIS298AA |
Electronic Portfolio Development or Special Projects | Focus Area 3: Web Design/Development | 1 | ||
| CIS103 | Introduction to Social Media | Focus Area 4: Social Media | 3 | ||
| MKT110 | Marketing and Social Networking | Focus Area 4: Social Media | 3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVC100 | Introduction to Digital Arts | OR Permission of Program Director | 0–1 | ||
| AVC/MMT190 | Art of Web Site Design | 3 | |||
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | CS | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVC204 | Creative Design for Advertising | 3 | |||
| CIS133DA | Internet/Web Development Level I | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 1–3 |
Restricted Electives
Complete two (2) courses for a total of four to six (4-6) credits from the lists below that best align with your academic and professional goals. For assistance, consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor.
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVC177 | Digital Photographic Imaging I | Focus Area 1: Graphic Design OR Focus Area 4: Social Media | 3 | ||
| AVC103 | Typography in the Digital Age | Focus Area 1: Graphic Design | 3 | ||
| AVC298AA | Special Projects | Focus Area 1: Graphic Design | 1 | ||
| AVC104 | Cross-Media Marketing for Designers | Focus Area 2: Marketing | 3 | ||
| AVC181 | Graphic Design I | Focus Area 2: Marketing | 3 | ||
| CIS120DB | Introduction to Adobe Illustrator | Focus Area 3: Web Design/Development | 3 | ||
| CIS120DF | Introduction to Adobe Photoshop | Focus Area 3: Web Design/Development OR Focus Area 4: Social Media | 3 | ||
| CIS136 | Content Management Systems: WordPress | Focus Area 3: Web Design/Development | 3 | ||
| CIS138DA | Desktop Design and Publishing Using Adobe InDesign | Focus Area 3: Web Design/Development | 3 | ||
| CIS220DF | Adobe Photoshop Level II: Advanced Digital Imaging | Focus Area 3: Web Design/Development | 3 | ||
| CIS233DA | Internet/Web Development Level II | Focus Area 3: Web Design/Development | 3 | ||
| CIS108 or CIS298AA |
Electronic Portfolio Development or Special Projects | Focus Area 3: Web Design/Development | 1 | ||
| CIS103 | Introduction to Social Media | Focus Area 4: Social Media | 3 | ||
| MKT110 | Marketing and Social Networking | Focus Area 4: Social Media | 3 |
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