Cross Functional Design and Web Essentials

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Cross Functional Design and Web Essentials provides students with focused application in the intersections of graphic design, web design, and social media. It synthesizes the theory and practice of designing websites and advertising collateral following a marketing strategy using HTML, CSS, design principles, appropriate color, and art.

Details

Field of Interest
Computer and Information Technology
Academic Plan Code
5927
Total credits required
16 - 19
Catalog Year
2026 - 2027
What You'll Learn
  1. Describe website technology and current interface theory
  2. Analyze the different terminology for creative production as it relates to cross functional design and web essentials.
  3. Apply best practices using business applications
  4. Explore system security, privacy, and ethical challenges in cross functional design and web essential spaces.
  5. Apply best practices in web accessibility.
  6. Design advertisements and campaigns across digital, mobile and social channels, including video.
  7. Produce graphics for web publications and social media channels, using type and design elements in a marketing strategy for diverse audiences.
  8. Design and produce a multi-page web site utilizing HTML, CSS code validators, appropriate design, color, and art.
Career Statistics

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Graphic Designers
$56,090

There are additional career opportunities associated with this certificate that do not have occupational data available for Arizona at this time. These occupations are listed below:

  • Web and Digital Interface Designers

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during 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

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during 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.

A list of additional, alternative, or supplemental courses for this pathway map
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

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during 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

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during 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

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during 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.

A list of additional, alternative, or supplemental courses for this pathway map
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

Courses Not Currently Offered

Scottsdale Community College does not currently offer these courses. These courses may be offered by other Maricopa Community Colleges as indicated below. Select the link to view current availability and whether courses are offered in person, online, or in a hybrid format. Tuition rates are the same across Maricopa Community Colleges, but course fees may vary.

Courses listed in this pathway map that are not currently offered at Scottsdale Community College
Course Number Course Name Offering Colleges
AVC298AA Special Projects Glendale, Paradise Valley
CIS108 Electronic Portfolio Development Not currently offered
CIS120DB Introduction to Adobe Illustrator Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, Glendale, Paradise Valley, Rio Salado, South Mountain
CIS136 Content Management Systems: WordPress Estrella Mountain, Mesa, Rio Salado, South Mountain
CIS138DA Desktop Design and Publishing Using Adobe InDesign Estrella Mountain, Rio Salado, South Mountain
CIS220DF Adobe Photoshop Level II: Advanced Digital Imaging Estrella Mountain, Rio Salado
CIS233DA Internet/Web Development Level II Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, Glendale, Mesa, Rio Salado, South Mountain
CIS298AA Special Projects Paradise Valley
Course Area Key
  • CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
Official Curriculum Documentation
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Catalog page: https://scottsdalecc.catalog.maricopa.edu/programs/5927-SCC05
Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses in the program.

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.