DESCRIPTION
Skills Explored
HTML, DHTML, CSS, layers, Flash, Javascript, Java, object-oriented programming, databases, mySQL, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Eclipse, PHP
Target Audience
BUAD, ACCT, IR, COMM, POSC, JOUR and any other students interested in learning more about web development.
Specialization Description
Set your sites on the future. The Internet has become a preferred form of communication and exploration. These days, everyone from Fortune 500 companies to the flower shop on the corner has a web presence. With this specialization, you’ll gain the foundational knowledge needed to enter into this multibillion-dollar industry. You’ll learn to design, create and manage interactive web sites, a necessary skill for pursuing a career in publishing, graphics or design, and a potent tool for more traditional businesses, such as business or journalism.
Why Students Take It
To learn how to make web pages and the basics of adding additional functionality such as interactivity and databases. The courses introduce students to the major topics in Web publishing and development.
Industry & Career Info
The median expected salary for a typical web designer in LA ranges from $55,838 to $69,434 depending on credentials, experience, etc.
Source: Yahoo! Hot jobs (hotjobs.yahoo.com)
Companies Hiring
EA
ESPN
Nintendo
Sony
Microsoft
