What you’ll learn:

  • HTML I
  • XHTML - Cascading Style Sheets
  • Active Server Pages
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Principles of Web Page Design
  • Microsoft FrontPage
  • Macromedia Fireworks
  • Macromedia Dreamweaver
  • Macromedia Flash I
  • Macromedia Flash II
  • Director MX
  • PERL/CGI
  • Cold Fusion MX
  • Microsoft Access - SQL
  • Internet Law
  • Business Documentation I
  • Career Strategies

Length of course: 12 months

“Two weeks after my last exam, I’ve been hired by a university’s marketing and communications department. I am constantly being handed new challenges and, thanks to the skills taught at Westervelt, I’ve been successful at each one.” – Maureen T.

Program Overview:

The demand for talented Internet graphic designers is expected to increase as more companies and individuals rely on web-based communications. Graduates of this Westervelt program will be qualified to become professional web site designers. Your impressive portfolio to wow prospective employers will include four to six static Internet web sites, two Flash-based sites, two database-driven sites and a major multimedia presentation.

Career Opportunities:

Places: internet service provider • media web site • private corporation • board of education • federal/provincial/municipal government • charity • advertising agency

Positions: freelancer • graphic designer • consultant