Study UI/UX and Web Design
Major in Graphic Communications with an Emphasis in UI/UX and Web Design
Craft visually compelling and user-friendly content for web and mobile devices.
Craft engaging web experiences with interactive elements, ensuring accessibility for all audiences. Students master design platforms, programming, and coding.
The curriculum covers strategies for utilizing web tools, technologies, and social media in client branding campaigns. Our students receive focused training in 2D animation, motion graphics, and user interface development for web and interactive projects, blending creativity and technical proficiency.
User-Centered Design
Conceptualize wireframes and prototypes that prioritize user engagement. Dive into accessibility best practices, ensuring inclusivity for diverse audiences.
Interface Expertise
Acquire hands-on expertise in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, and PHP to master the essential tools for crafting dynamic and user-centric interfaces.
Real Client Projects
Get hands-on training in Content Management Systems (CMS) to solve challenges faced by actual businesses. Design digital content that aligns with the company's strategic goals.
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Classroom topics in the UX/UI and Web Design program
- Web Design: Create and optimize visually engaging and user-friendly websites using design principles and coding techniques.
- Graphic Design: Develop captivating visual content and layouts for digital and print media.
- Motion Graphics: Design dynamic and animated visuals for videos, presentations, and multimedia projects.
- Mobile UX/UI Design: Design intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces for mobile applications, focusing on user experience.
- Web Content Management Systems: Learn to manage and maintain web content efficiently using various content management platforms.
Students will develop a wide variety of skills for creating compelling interactive solutions for web design, development, animation, and advertising.
UX/UI and Web Design graduates find jobs as:
- Information Architect: Organizes and structures digital information for intuitive navigation and user-friendly access.
- Interactive Media Designer: Designs engaging multimedia content and experiences for digital platforms.
- Interface Designer: Crafts visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces for websites and applications.
- Mobile Designer: Creates user interfaces and experiences specifically tailored for mobile devices.
- Online Game Designer and Developer: Designs and develops interactive and engaging online games.
- User Experience (UX) Designer: Enhances user satisfaction by designing seamless and intuitive digital experiences.
- Web Animator: Adds dynamic and visually engaging animations to web content and interfaces.
- Web Design & Developer: Combines design skills with coding expertise to create functional and visually appealing websites.
- Web Programmer: Writes code and scripts to build and maintain web applications and sites.
Because all businesses require a web presence, web designers can adapt and thrive in various industries, each offering distinct challenges for creative innovation and issue resolution. In recent years, our graduates have found jobs at Pitsco, Depco, Bass Pro Shops, and more!
Additional information
Graphic Communications - UX/UI & Web Design Degree Map download
Catalog – see catalog for the School of Technology and Workforce Learning