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Web Design/Graphic Design
Web Design Certificate
This certificate program delves into the basic design theory, planning,
deployment, and ongoing development of a website using WordPress and
other blogging and content management systems. Basic understanding of
Windows and the internet are prerequisites. WordPress will be used for
all courses. To earn a certificate, candidates must complete the following
five courses: Up and Running on the Web, Scripting Languages for the
Web, Designing for the Web, Maintenance and Security for Web Servers,
and Advanced Topics for the Web. Please contact 781-280-3663 or
Up and Running on the Web
Create a blog or website using a popular blogging platform or content
management system. Students will become proficient in online account
management, dashboard usage, content creation, media library maintenance,
and video embedding. At the end of the course, keep your site online and
have all the tools necessary to be your own webmaster! No prior knowledge
of HTML is required. (16 hours) $279
09/28 - 11/16
7:00pm - 9:00pm
R
B
FISHBONE
TEC 657 30
16701
NA-103
Maintenance & Security for Web Servers
Students will learn how to set up an account on a hosted server, install local
instances of WordPress and other applications, create and restore backups,
work with a MySQL database, plug up security holes, and recover from
malicious attacks. (16 hours) $279
10/11 - 12/06
7:00pm - 9:00pm
W
B
FISHBONE
TEC 655 30
17163
NA-102
No Class 11/22
Upping Your Website Using WordPress
Get hands-on experience with this powerful tool as you bring your vision
to life with your own WordPress.org site and blog. You'll find out how to
use WordPress to create pages and posts, add images and videos, change a site's
look and feel, and include user-friendly features. You'll discover the ease of using
WordPress design themes to express your creativity, and you'll see how much fun it
is to be part of the vibrant WordPress online community. (12 hours) $149
10/25 - 11/15
6:00pm - 9:00pm
W
L MASTROGIACOMO
TEC 768 80
17203
LC-203
Graphic Design for the
Non Designer Certificate
Begin learning the fundamental principles of graphic design using
Microsoft Word and Google Docs in this hands-on certificate program. Learn
the basics of graphic design and how to implement these tools. The listing
below represents the order the classes occur in throughout the semester.
Students will receive a certificate upon completion. (18 hours) $229
09/27 - 11/08
6:00pm - 9:00pm
W
B
NOËL
TEC 662 30
17160
HH-211
Designing 101
What does C.R.A.P. stand for and how does it apply to graphic design? You
will learn the four basic principles of graphic design marketing, contrast,
repetition, alignment, and proximity. Looking at these basic principles, you
will begin to discuss how this can be implemented into a business plan.
(3 hours)
Designing 101 cont.
A continuation of Designing 101 with more in-depth discussion on design
your portfolio. (3 hours)
Branding Your Business
Think you need a large budget and marketing firm to brand your business?
Think again! This class will break down the branding process into easy-to-
execute steps to create a winning and successful business brand and mission
statement. (3 hours)
Stationery Design
Building upon your knowledge of C.R.A.P. and your business brand, learn how
to create letters, business cards, PowerPoint presentations, etc. that will be
effective and polished. (3 Hours)
Advertising Design
Learn to create fliers, advertisements, posters, etc. that incorporate your
business brand and the basic graphic design concepts that represent your
business. (3 hours)
Design Portfolio
Building upon the previous 5 modules, create a design portfolio for your
business marketing needs and get feedback from your instructor. Students
should come prepared to create graphic design portfolio. (3 hours)
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