Diploma in Web Designer

School Academy of Learning - Airdrie Campus
Method At the institution
Location Airdrie
Type Diploma
Course fee By request

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Diploma in Web Designer

Course description
This program provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge required to create graphics and Flash animations for the Web, and to plan and design compelling interactive Web sites. It provides in depth knowledge of how to use Macromedia Dreamweaver and Notepad to create Web pages.

In addition, the program introduces students to HTML and JavaScript programming, and thereby provides them with a great degree of control over the appearance of their Web sites and skills that are in demand by Web design companies. Students also gain skills and experience in using industry standard graphics programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Macromedia Fireworks to create, edit, and optimize graphics for the Web.

Admission Requirements
Standard Admission

Students must meet ONE of the following criteria:
1. 1. Alberta High School Diploma, verified by transcript, or non-Alberta equivalent.
OR
1. 2. General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.).
Mature Admission

Students must meet ALL of the following criteria:
1. 1. Out of school for two years.
2. 2. Successful result on the Academy of Learning entrance evaluation.
3. 3. Fifty credits towards an Alberta High School Diploma, verified by transcript, with 50% or better in a Grade 10 English and a Grade 10 Mathematics, or non — Alberta equivalent.
OR
1. 1. Out of school for two years.
2. 2. Successful result on the Academy of Learning entrance evaluation.
3. 3. Successfully complete the CAST Level 3 with Alberta Grade 12 equivalency.
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