The concentration in Web Design prepares students to pursue careers in the creation of news, information, entertainment, and other content for the Web and related interactive media.
Core courses:
- COMS 130 Introduction to Communication
- COMS 230 Communication Theory
Required in the concentration
- COMS 104. Basic News Writing
- ITEC 110. Principles of Information Technology
- ITEC 120. Principles of Computer Science
- ITEC 225. Web Programming I
- COMS 226. Digital Imaging
- COMS 326. Web Production.
- COMS 400. Media Law and Ethics
- COMS 427. Advanced Web and Multimedia Production
- COMS 484. Web Design Portfolio
Choose two of the following courses (6 hours)
- COMS 300. Media History
- COMS 335. Media and Society
- COMS 407. Science and Environmental Writing
- COMS 434. Media Literacy
- COMS 444. Media Management
- COMS 451. Intercultural and International Communication
COMS Elective
Suggested electives include: COMS 236 print production; COMS 346 Electronic Field Production; COMS 347, Video Editing and Effects. Web design students may earn additional hours of elective credit towards the degree through additional practicum hours (maximum of six hours after taking the three required credit hours) or through an internship (1-6 credit hours).
Recommended Courses Outside Major (some of which may satisfy general education requirements): ITEC 198, 202, 220, 325, 340 ENGL 306, 406, 407 GEOG 425
- Sam Jennings, Web Design program coordinator
- Tutorials & Web design resources
