Course description
Are you considering a future career that involves working with the Internet?

This dynamic, two-year course of study prepares students for future opportunities in the rapidly growing Internet careers of webmaster, site developer, multimedia designer, and information architect. Students will learn HTML, XHTML (business HTML programming), Dreamweaver, beginning FLASH, introductory JavaScript, Apache web server software, photo and video editing as well as gaining practical experience in the art of digital photography and producing videos. Qualified students will be eligible to obtain the Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) Foundations certification in HTML, Internet Business aspects, hardware set up for a web server and advanced certification for Site Designer in Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks and JavaScript.

 

Students should
• Exhibit a strong desire to learn about computer technologies.
• Be a capable Windows XP user (creating files & folders, installing programs, etc.), experienced in MS Word and creating PowerPoint presentations.
• Academic class work should include: C or higher in English and Algebra 1; and the student should have an excellent attendance record.

Career possibilities (entry level with additional education, generally at least a two-year degree)
• Internet Web Development specialist: technical
• Assistant Webmaster

Related college programs
• Potentially earn college credit with Tidewater Community College – Associate of Applied Science Degree: Information Systems Technology-Web Development Specialist (071.05)
Old Dominion University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an Information Systems Technology Major- e-Commerce Track
James Madison University, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology-Web Development Program Area

Industry certifications
• Prosoft CIW Associates: Foundations: Site Development, Business Foundation and Network Foundations Exam modules
• Prosoft CIW Professional: Advanced Site Designer Exam

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