Web Design and Development Diploma.
The Web Design and Development Diploma Program at Pinnacle College teaches students how to create and breathe life into their web designs.
- They will learn to build, create, and maintain a, which include multiple functional aspects of web design, web publishing, web programming, and database management.
- Students learn coding languages such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP for WordPress, and Bootstrap, and use them to create core structures for web and server database use.
- Our diploma program is designed to equip students with the tools they need to succeed in the digital arts field, including proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
- With our diploma program, we believe that our students will be able to confidently enter the digital art field and make an impact on their chosen profession.The Web Design and Development Diploma Program at Pinnacle College teaches students how to create and breathe life into their web designs.
- They will learn to build, create, and maintain a, which include multiple functional aspects of web design, web publishing, web programming, and database management.
- Students learn coding languages such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP for WordPress, and Bootstrap, and use them to create core structures for web and server database use.
- Our diploma program is designed to equip students with the tools they need to succeed in the digital arts field, including proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
- With our diploma program, we believe that our students will be able to confidently enter the digital art field and make an impact on their chosen profession.
Course Curriculum
1. Web Design & Development 1
Course Description: Students are introduced to various applications covered in the web design and web development fields. In this module, students explore the fundamentals of the internet and the essential components of web publishing. They will learn about web layout and design and gain an understanding of the Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) box model and the Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) document flow.
2. Web Design & Development 2
Course Description: This module is a continuation of Web Design and Development 1, where students learn the techniques they need to create rich, responsive websites while maintaining backward compatibility with older browsers.
3. JavaScript
- Course Description: Students will learn programming fundamentals and basic object-orientated concepts using the latest JavaScript syntax. They will learn how to add JavaScript code on their websites and how to debug it, among others.
4. CMS & Frameworks
Course Description: This course includes two main components: WordPress and Bootstrap.
Students will learn how to create websites using both.
5. Database Design & SQL
Course Description: This module introduces students to Structured Query Language (SQL) and Data Definition Language (DDL).
6. Web Scripting With PHP
Course Description: Students learn server-side scripting starting with basic client/server concepts and building upon it with PHP theory and basic syntax. They will learn to use local storage vs. session storage vs. cookie storage, and HTTP vs. HTTPS. This module will teach students different encoding types for transport between browser and server applications, basic web application security and the dangers of cross site scripting and session hijacking.
7. Web Graphics
Course Description: Students are introduced to industry-standard design software techniques in Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator. Students will learn how to build professional graphics and the process of how to create them.
8. Web Security
Course Description: Students will learn the fundamental security principals of the web, and how to prevent common attacks.
9. Capstone Project
Course Description: Students use all of the knowledge gained in previous modules to create a team project. They develop and implement a website and implement, maintain and query a database. They will develop and implement grid-based transaction applications and evaluate and integrate security features.
10. Career Prep
The Career Preparation consists of different topics, including Self-Assessment, Resume Writing, Cover Letter Preparation, Job Search Strategies, and Interview Skills Improvement. Each module is delivered online with a combination of theoretical principles, samples, exercises, and fun interactions. The instructor, usually the Employment Counselor from ABM College, has a strong background and expertise in employment counselling or coaching.
Career Opportunities
- Web Developer
- Web Designer
- Software Developer
- Freelance Web Designer/Developer
10. Career Prep
The Career Preparation consists of different topics, including Self-Assessment, Resume Writing, Cover Letter Preparation, Job Search Strategies, and Interview Skills Improvement. Each module is delivered online with a combination of theoretical principles, samples, exercises, and fun interactions. The instructor, usually the Employment Counselor from ABM College, has a strong background and expertise in employment counselling or coaching.