Web Development Diploma Program

Are you a creative person who’s also tech-savvy? Then consider career training to become a graphic designer and web developer. With the wide range of training provided in this diploma program, you’ll have many career options to choose from.

You have the choice to complete the Graphic and Web Design/Development Diploma on-campus or online through distance education. If you live near the Greater Toronto Area, our campuses are open for students looking for hands-on, practical application. Alternatively, distance education is available to students looking to pursue an education and get the flexibility and support needed to succeed.

Become a Qualified Graphic/Web Development Professional

When you take the Graphic and Web Design/Development Diploma program, you’ll learn graphic design using the newest computer applications and software to prepare for a career in this thriving field. This diploma program will train you in sophisticated Adobe design programs. You’ll also be taught the applications of Microsoft Office’s creative side as well.

You’ll start learning the graphic design process by being introduced to Adobe Photoshop. You’ll then progress to the use of Adobe InDesign, Flash, and Premiere, enabling you to integrate the use of those programs to produce complex design solutions to meet the needs of any business.

Through the use of various methods, you’ll construct and combine words, symbols, and images to create a visual representation of ideas and messages.

Course Outline

During the Graphic and Web Design/Development Diploma program, you’ll learn:

• Microsoft Word

• Microsoft Excel

• Microsoft Outlook

• Photoshop Design

• Adobe Illustrator (Vector Graphics)

• Adobe InDesign

• Technical Production

• Adobe Photoshop Image Design and Editing

• Digital Typography

• Adobe Dreamweaver, HTML and CSS

• Techniques for Website Writing

• HTML5 and Advanced CSS

• Introduction to PHP and MySQL

• Advanced PHP, Ajax and JQuery

• WordPress and Joomla

• Web Marketing

• Business Marketing

• Practicum (CGD)

• Final Project Presentation

The Graphic and Web Design/Development Diploma program also has an internship (practicum) component, so you’ll graduate with confidence in your skills and abilities. CCBST is 100% responsible for finding a placement for you at an appropriate organization.

Career Opportunities

Once you complete the Graphic and Web Design/Development Diploma program, you’ll be able to pursue work in a number of positions, including:

• Graphic and Visual Designer

• Web Designer

• Flash Graphic Designer

• User Interface Designer

• Multimedia Designer