Upcoming events at Florida Technical College. See all events.
7/4/08 --- Fourth of July
11/28/08 --- Thanksgiving
Message Board
2008/1/4: Flatech.edu has been relaunched! Enjoy the enhanced site functionality and improved content.
Web Site and Graphic Design
Degree Program
The Associate of Science Degree in Web Site and Graphic Design is a combination of computer science, technical and creative coursework, and general education courses designed to prepare a graduate for entry-level positions in the business environment with an emphasis on technology-based commerce and customer interfacing through Web Design and Web Programming.
Occupation Outlook
The need for highly trained Web Designers and Programmers continues to rise. The development of new technologies usually leads to demand for various kinds of skilled workers with the Internet. The expanding integration of Internet technologies into businesses, for example, has resulted in a growing need for specialists who can develop and support Internet and intranet applications to keep companies competitive and successful.
The spread of such new technologies translates into a need for technology and web design professionals who can help organizations use technology to communicate with employees, clients, and consumers. Employment of web designers and other computer specialists is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations as organizations continue to adopt and integrate increasingly sophisticated technologies.
Training Objectives
There is a growing demand for web designers and system analysts to help firms maximize their efficiency with available technology. Expansion of electronic commerce-doing business on the Internet-and the continuing need to build and maintain web sites are fueling demand for skilled workers familiar with the latest technology. Also, the increasing importance being placed on "cybersecurity"-the protection of electronic information-will result in a need for workers skilled in information security.
Graduates of the Web Site and Graphics Design program at Florida Technical College will receive training in web design and programming. Courses will include animation and digital imaging, applied design and web design, web graphics, web programming, and maintaining websites.
Why Choose FTC?
The Web Site and Graphic Design program provides an education for creative students who want to combine the basic theories of advertising, marketing, design and illustration. You will acquire the skills and techniques for programming and maintaining web site pages through the use of such programming languages as: PHP, ASP, Coldfusion, HTML, Actionscript, Javascript and XHTML.
In addition, you will learn techniques to formulate, create and display your newly found inspiration in print and online media with Fireworks, MX, Flash MX, Freehand and Dreamweaver MX. Our coursework will encourage you to expand your imagination with 3-D applications and the Adobe Creative Suite, which includes: Illustrator CS, Adobe Photoshop CS, Adobe GoLive, Adobe Acrobate Professional and Adobe Indesign - an upgrade from the industry leading Adobe Pagemaker.
In Florida Technical College's Web Site and Graphic Design Program, you will obtain a balanced and comprehensive education that will enable you to be creative in this highly competitive profession.