Emory Web Design Certificate Program
For those interested in designing the look, layout, and organization of websites. Applications and technologies include HTML, JavaScript, Dreamweaver, Cascading Style Sheets, Photoshop, Flash and more! This program prepares students for careers as professional website designers. Click here to see a visual flowchart for the Web Certificate
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Certificate Requirements
Students must complete all requirements listed below to receive an Emory Web Certificate.
- Six core classes
- Approximately 100 hours of classroom time
- Web Design Certificate students must pass the following exams with a minimum score of 75%:
- Introduction to Web Design and Development
- HTML & CSS
- Dreamweaver: Introduction
- Dreamweaver: Intermediate
- Photoshop: Introduction
- Web Graphics with Photoshop, Fireworks and Illustrator
- By taking and passing appropriate Blackboard assessments, candidates may "test out" of up to two core courses in the program. Candidates choosing to "test out" of core requirements must take additional electives to satisfy the hourly requirements. Candidates may not "test out" of the track courses
- Candidates must receive a passing score of 70% in the Web Capstone course during which they complete an approved website project demonstrating the ability to apply professional techniques
1) Core Classes
Candidates must complete six core courses.
Course |
Length |
| Introduction to Web Design and Development | 6.5 hours |
| HTML & CSS | 26 hours |
| Dreamweaver: Introduction | 13 hours |
| Dreamweaver: Intermediate | 13 hours |
| Photoshop: Introduction | 13 hours |
| Web Graphics with Photoshop, Fireworks and Illustrator | 19.5 hours |
2) Web Design Certificate Tracks
Candidates may select one or more tracks from the options below and complete all noted courses to complete the track.
Designer Track |
Length |
| CSS Labs | 6.5 hours |
| Javascript for Designers: JQuery | 6.5 hours |
| Photoshop: Intermediate | 13 hours |
| Illustrator: Introduction | 13 hours |
| Fireworks: Intermediate | 13 hours |
E-Commerce Track |
|
| How to Add E-Commerce to Your Website | 13 hours |
| Search Engine Optimization & Marketing | 6.5 hours |
| Google Analytics | 6.5 hours |
| Attracting Traffic to Websites Thru Social Media | 12 hours |
Webmaster Track |
|
| Dynamic Web Content: Blogs, Wikis, and more | 13 hours |
| Search Engine Optimization & Marketing | 6.5 hours |
| Google Analytics | 6.5 hours |
| Dreamweaver Level 3a | 6.5 hours |
Multimedia Track |
|
| Flash: Introduction | 13 hours |
| Flash: Intermediate | 13 hours |
| Adobe Premiere Pro | 13 hours |
| Intro to HTML5 | 6.5 hours |
| Make Your Own YouTube Video | 6.5 hours |
3) Capstone Course and project
Candidates must complete and receive a passing score in the Capstone course. During this course, students will complete a professional website project and be evaluated on their work.
Capstone course |
Length |
| The Web Design Process | 14 hours |
