CS5 for Web Design

The Web Design certificate program at UCSC Extension offers professional Web designers the latest skills in page creation, Web technology and user interaction design. Courses cover what the workplace requires today, and most are taught using practical exercises in our Mac Lab. To keep up with technology trends in the industry, we recently upgraded our Lab's Web design tool suite to the newly released Adobe Creative Suite 5. Beginning immediately, instruction will include new features in CS5 that help designers create dynamic Web content more efficiently. Students can explore new tools and practice on iMacs in our Open Lab anytime.

In addition to Web design tools and techniques, we emphasize a solid foundation in graphic design and, in particular, user experience design concepts and practices. Courses such as Graphic Design Fundamentals, Graphic Design for the Web, and User Centered Design cover the essential skills needed to create engaging and successful Web sites. We design courses in sequence so that students can learn multiple disciplines in a short period of time. Nearly all courses include hands-on projects or assignments.

For students seeking a complete skill set in the Web design field, we are introducing site management courses (including content management) in the coming quarters. We are also expanding the final design project that combines all skills learned in this certificate program. For those interested in high level Web site technologies and inner workings, we offer the Internet Programming and Development certificate program. These broad, in-depth programs can benefit anyone building a professional career in Web development.