overviewIn less than one year, the Web Design program will equip you with the relevant technical skills, the industry experience, and the English skills needed to start a career in Canada. This highly intensive 30-week program combines the latest in Web technologies with structured projects, business and professional skills, while helping you upgrade your written and spoken English*. By using a “best practices” approach to Web design, you will create sites that are not only visually appealing but are also accessible, usable, and standards compliant. You will learn current Web design trends and use the latest Web design software to develop a number of large sites, including a Web portfolio of your work. By the end of the program, you will be able to: · Hand code web pages using XHTML and CSS · Design graphics for the Web using Photoshop and Illustrator · Develop web sites using Flash and Dreamweaver · Utilize XML and JavaScript · Lead effective projects and work in teams · Manage and promote Web sites · Prepare proposals and deliver presentations to clients You will learn techniques in application development, be exposed to several current web technologies, and apply system development best practices to design and develop usable, effective web applications and web sites. The program is delivered through classroom instruction, hands-on lab work and individual and team projects. Applicants for the Web Designer Option should also possess sound logical and reasoning abilities, as well as good communication skills - both written and oral. Applicants should also have a working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office, and desktop applications such as Photoshop and Dreamweaver. *Students will be assessed prior to starting the program to determine their English level. Professional English Language Development courses may not be required for all students. program entrycosts & suppliescoursesTransfer creditDo 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. program detailsAdditional InformationFor the most current information on the Software Systems Developer program, please contact:
graduating & jobsJob OpportunitiesGraduates will find careers in a variety of industries including business, finance, government, health, information technology, telecommunications and independent consulting. Depending on previous academic and work experience, career paths for graduates may include but are not limited to: web designer, web usability specialist, web editor, web specialist, web application designer, and web communication strategist. faculty, advisors & staffRon Terencio, Program Coordinator Lorraine Fentie, Program Coordinator Debra Williams, Program Head Thomas Lane, Lead Technical Instructor Pat McGee, SSD Instructor Orrett Morgan, Technical Instructor Marlena Vanderwal, Work Term Instructor contact usTelephone: 604.412.7788 HTP Programs Name required
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Software Systems Developer - (Web Designer Option) Full-time Certificate of Technology699dcertt