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overview
Students who complete The Associate Certificate in Web Technologies
program position themselves to take jobs in one of the fastest growing
industries in the technology sector. Currently, the authoring of Web
pages is being done largely by people trained in computer technology,
but without concomitant training or experience in graphic design. A
graphic designer, currently a student in MDIA 1205, recently pointed
out, he is taking this course, the first in the series, to allow him to
author his own Web pages instead of passing the responsibility over to
a technologist who does not understand design. This program focuses
both on design and technology, thereby helping the designer to create
an "aesthetic experience" for the Web user.
It is hoped that this program (and others like it) would begin to
substantially change the look of the Web as the graduates help to
author the 300,000 new websites being created each year.
program entry
Program approval
To determine if the courses you intend to take will be applied towards a credential you must apply for Program Approval.
Program approval enables you to declare a program of study and outline the courses you plan to complete to meet program requirements. Program approval also provides the opportunity to apply for transfer credit. Upon approval, a confirmation letter will be mailed to you outlining your program of study.
To apply for program approval, please submit the Part-time Studies Application for Program Approval [PDF, 566 KB]. This form is also available at Student Information and Enrolment Services. Please allow approximately six to eight weeks for processing.
courses
Program matrix
| Required Courses: |
Credits |
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MDIA 2205 |
Weaving the Web: Publishing on the Internet 2
This course is an extension of MDIA 1205 and/or MDIA 1206. It introduces the more advanced XHTML functions involved in creating interactive forms using CGI, frame-based websites, and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). See MDIA 1205 or 1206 for technical requirements. Prerequisites: MDIA 1205 or MDIA 1206 |
2.0 |
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MDIA 3201 |
Introduction to Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
This course provides a basic introduction to the language and syntax of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) as it applies to the styling of HTML and XHTML Web pages. In this course we will cover the fundamental CSS properties for styling fonts, colours, text blocks, margins, padding, borders, media types, and units of measurement. Advanced topics will be covered in a subsequent course. Prerequisites: (MDIA 1205 or MDIA 1206) and MDIA 2205 |
2.0 |
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MDIA 3207 |
Using Scripting Language on the Web
This course concentrates on using and modifying commercial and/or freeware JavaScript routines to enhance the content of Web pages. To fully understand how JavaScript scripts work and how they may be modified, students will be asked to create short JavaScript routines using manual coding. Prerequisites: (MDIA 1205 or MDIA 1206) and MDIA 2205 |
3.0 |
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MDIA 3208 |
Using New Media on the Web: Flash
This course concentrates on using new media such as Flash to enhance Web pages. While utilizing Flash will form the basis of this course, students will be encouraged to employ other new media, as it becomes available. Prerequisites: (MDIA 1205 or MDIA 1206) and MDIA 2205 |
3.0 |
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MDIA 4205 |
The Business of Web Design
Topics for this course will include: online shopping, enhancing your business with the Internet, the virtual storefront, setting up a company in British Columbia, creating a business plan, demographic research, targeting your population, designing an e-commerce site, serving an e-commerce site, using credit cards, security in e-commerce transactions, marketing and promotion, (including advertising considerations, using the print media, search service submissions, banner advertising and banner exchanges, trade links, and cross-linking), Internet malls and portals, maintaining your site, locating clients, client consultation, and services and fees. The content of this course will articulate closely with MDIA 4206 and the two may be taken concurrently. Prerequisites: (MDIA 1205 or MDIA 1206) and MDIA 2205 |
3.0 |
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MDIA 4206 |
Major Project
This course is the culmination of the Associate Certificate program and will concentrate on the development of a comprehensive website for a real client. Students will be encouraged to locate a volunteer organization desiring a website or use some organization or business with which they are closely associated. In addition to locating the client, other tasks will include designing and storyboarding the site in consultation with the client, articulating the content of the site as dictated by the client, creating a domain name, mounting the site using a commercial ISP, registering the site with search services, cross linking the site with other similar organizations and maintaining and testing the site for a period of six weeks. The tutor will be constantly available for consultation during this process. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all required and elective courses.MDIA 4205 may be taken concurrently. |
3.0 |
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MDIA 1205 |
Weaving the Web: Publishing on the Internet 1
This course will introduce students to the creation of web pages using the Extensible Hypertext Markup Language (XHTML) and the UTF-8 Character set. Students will learn to code web pages both manually and with the assistance of the open-source HTML editor Nvu (formerly Netscape Composer and available free at http://www.nvu.com). The use of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) will be introduced. Students will learn to analyze commercial websites in order to gain insight into the design and storyboarding of their own pages. The course will also deal with publishing, marketing, and maintaining an Internet or Intranet site. This course is offered entirely on the Internet. Students must have access to the Internet, a personal e-mail account, and a PC pentium/dual core or Macintosh PPC/Intel with 512 MB or more of RAM. Prerequisite: Computer keyboard experience; Familiarity with the World Wide Web; Ability to download, install and maintain the necessary software; Ability to use e-mail (including attachments). |
3.0 |
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MDIA 1206 |
Weaving the Web with Dreamweaver
This course will introduce students to the creation of web pages using the Extensible Hypertext Markup Language (XHTML) and using the UTF-8 Character set. Students will learn to code Web pages both manually and with the assistance of the HTML editor Adobe Dreamweaver (available at academic prices at the BCIT bookstore http://www.bcit.ca/bookstore/). The use of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) will be introduced. Students will learn to analyze commercial websites in order to gain insight into the design and storyboarding of their own pages. The course will also deal with publishing, marketing, and maintaining an Internet or Intranet site. This course is offered entirely on the Internet. Students must have access to the Internet, a personal e-mail account, and a PC Pentium/Dual Core or Macintosh PPC/Intel with 512 MB or more of RAM. Prerequisite: Computer keyboard experience; Familiarity with the World Wide Web; Ability to download, install and maintain the necessary software; Ability to use e-mail (including attachments). |
3.0 |
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Credits |
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MDIA 3204 |
Working with Photoshop
This course proves a basic introduction to the Adobe Photoshop interface and tools. Topics covered will include the basics of colour and images; painting and editing tools; making selections; using layers; working with type, using paths, channels and masks; correcting digital colour; and using filters. The course will end with the process of optimizing images for delivery on the Internet. Prerequisites: (MDIA 1205 or MDIA 1206) and MDIA 2205 |
2.0 |
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MDIA 3205 |
Imaging Technologies for Web Publishing
This course covers all aspects of preparing images for publication on the Internet, including image file formats, browser-safe colours, transparency, tiling, typography, scanning, animations, image mapping, and graphical layout using image slices. The course will be offered entirely on the Internet. Prerequisites: (MDIA 1205 or MDIA 1206) and MDIA 2205 |
2.0 |
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MDIA 3206 |
Audio and Video Technologies for Web Publishing
This course deals with the procedures and processes involved in publishing audio and video material on the Internet, including audio file formats, audio sample rates, audio resolution, audio compression, video file formats, and video compression. Students must have access to hardware capable of digitizing sound as well as an audio digitizing software package such as Audacity (both platforms; free), SoundForge (for the PC), or BAIS Peak (for the Macintosh), and QuickTime Pro and Real Producer (free). Assignments will not require the digitization of video. Prerequisites: (MDIA 1205 or MDIA 1206) and MDIA 2205 |
2.0 |
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| Total Credits: |
21.0 |
Check current availability of courses for this program.
Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if
they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's
Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
graduating & jobs
Job Opportunities
Students who graduate from this program would likely (a) apply for positions as Web
designers/authors with some of the currently operating design houses, (b) start their own small
businesses as freelance Web designers/authors, or (c) assume the role of Web designer/author for
companies where they are currently employed. Many of the students in the program are currently in
the last category. Many firms who desire a Web presence hire external design houses to author and
maintain their Web pages and are often not satisfied with the results. They are therefore anxious
to bring this work into the firm. Many students that in this program are being sponsored by their
companies in order to develop sufficient expertise to become in-house designers.
Graduate employment outcomes
The following link takes you to graduate outcome survey results containing mostly labour market results from the 2005-2007 BCIT Outcomes Surveys of 2004-2006 Graduates.
Note: The survey results will be displayed in a separate browser window. To view these results, you need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in your Web browser.
Apply for graduation
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, complete an Application for BCIT Credential [PDF, 561 KB] and submit to Student Information and Enrolment Services.
Allow approximately six to eight weeks for processing.
All financial obligations to the Institute must be met prior to issuance of any credential.
As BCIT strives to keep our programs current, programs and courses are subject to change without notice.
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