Web Animation & Design
Build interactive web applications and interfaces featuring motion graphics and dynamically generated content. Use XHTML/HTML5, CSS 2.1/3, JavaScript, DOM Scripting, Flash and PHP/MySQL to design for the latest browsers and even mobile devices. Kick-start your new career with an exciting co-op semester placement.
Semester One
Web Authoring Fundamentals
standards-based HTML, CSS and basic web site design and development
Computer Programming Concepts
problem analysis, solution design, and program construction using structured, event driven and object-oriented techniques
Information Architecture
design and implement the fundamental structures that form the basis of maintainable web sites
General Education Elective
Communications
Semester Two
Web Design
design principles meet web standards and aesthetic challenges in this introductory course
Intro to Web Programming
systems and programming knowledge and skills for software development on the Internet
Relational Database
creating and manage a relational database using Structured Query Language (SQL) statements
Animation 2D
the basics of vector animation, timelines and simple scripting
Digital Photography
use various applications for the capture, manipulation and output of images optimized for the web
Communications
Semester Three
Web Standards
produce well-formed, hand-coded web sites & applications that comply with existing and emerging standards
Web Content Development
optimize content for readability, legibility, speed of delivery, findability, and meeting business goals & objectives
Client Management & Professional Practices
learn the principles of budgeting, timelines and managing clients while producing quality deliverables for the end-user
Animation 2D & 3D
2D and 3D modeling, creating materials, lighting & rendering, key framing and path animation for the Web
Server-side Scripting
use relational database principles and other server-side scripting to create useful web applications and interfaces
General Education Elective
Semester Four
Advanced Web Design
explore more advanced methods for building aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly web sites, layouts & interfaces
Web Trends & Issues
a consideration of social, ethical and technological challenges for the Internet worker
Web Analytics & Marketing
investigate Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and the analysis of visitor behaviour in order to maximize marketing effectiveness
Project Studio
learn to develop Web-based products from concept through prototype using a design/production model
Web Server Infrastructure
Develop an understanding of networking technologies used to provide Web hosting services
General Education Elective
Program Coordinator:
Scott McCrindle
(705) 728-1968 ext. 6113