Web and Multimedia Design (WEBM)
Web and Multimedia Design (WEBM)
The Web and Multimedia Design degree program prepares students to design and deliver interactive multimedia content for web, CD, DVD, and kiosk deployment.
Students gain the knowledge and skills needed to create original digital art used to integrate text, images, animation, video, and other content into effective web and interactive multimedia products.
For students seeking the Web and Multimedia Design degree, owning a laptop computer and a subscription to cloud-based software used in classes is strongly recommended. The Web and Multimedia Design program chair can provide details and program-specific requirements.
Graduates of the program earn an Associate of Applied Science degree. Job titles for graduates include: web designer, web applications developer, multimedia designer/animator, multimedia designer, multimedia developer, web/multimedia project manager, user interface designer, web/multimedia graphics designer, eBusiness developer, or interactive multimedia designer.
Web and Multimedia Design Certificate (WEBC)
The Web and Multimedia Design Certificate assists individuals currently working in a business, marketing, or IT-related field who want to upgrade their skills in design and development of interactive content for websites and other multimedia products.
For more information, please contact the Center for Innovative Technologies at (513) 569-1743.
To apply for this program at Cincinnati State, visit our Admissions Page
Web and Multimedia Design (WEBM)
Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
---|---|---|---|---|
ENG 101 | English Composition 1 ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
WEB 111 | Web Development 1 ( B) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
FYE 1XX First Year Experience Elective (B) | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
MID 110 | Digital Media Concepts ( B) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
MKT 115 | Marketing Research for Multimedia Professionals ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Semester 2 | ||||
GRD 110 | Beginning 2D Graphics ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
ART 125 | Design Principles ( G) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
WEB 112 | Web Development 2 ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
ENG 10X English Composition Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
Semester 3 | ||||
GRD 220 | Applied 2D Graphics: Web Design ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
WEB 130 | Web Programming: JavaScript ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
COMM 110 | Public Speaking ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
WEB 220 | Animated and Interactive Web Content ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Semester 4 | ||||
MID 190 | Career Preparation: Multimedia Information Design ( B) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
TC 235 | User Experience Design and Usability Assessment ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
WEB 200 | Web Design Portfolio Review ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
AVP 240 | Motion Graphics/ Compositing: After- Effects ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
MAT 120 | Technical Mathematics ( G) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Semester 5 | ||||
WEB 291 | Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Web & Multimedia Design ( T) | 1 | 40 | 2 |
Semester 6 | ||||
WEB 240 | Web Development: Advanced Topics ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
XXX XXX Social/Behavioral Science Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
XXX XXX Technical Elective 1 (T) | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
XXX XXX Technical Elective 2 (T) | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
Total Credits: | 49 | 81 | 65 |
Electives
First Year Experience Elective | ||
FYE 100 | College Survival Skills | 1 |
FYE 105 | College Success Strategies | 2 |
FYE 110 | Community College Experience | 3 |
English Composition Elective | ||
ENG 102 | English Composition 2: Contemporary Issues | 3 |
ENG 103 | English Composition 2: Writing about Literature | 3 |
ENG 104 | English Composition 2: Technical Communication | 3 |
ENG 105 | English Composition 2: Business Communication | 3 |
Social/Behavioral Science Elective | ||
Any CRJ, ECO, GEO, HST, LBR, POL, PSY, SOC | 3 | |
Technical Electives | 6 | |
Any AVP, GRD, MID, TC, WEB | ||
IT 111 | Database Design and SQL 1 | 4 |
IT 112 | Database Design and SQL 2 | 3 |
IT 140 | PHP and MySQL | 4 |
SET 110 | HTML for Programmers | 3 |
The letters G, B, and T (displayed after course titles or elective descriptions) identify types of courses required by the Ohio Department of Higher Education as part of an associate’s degree curriculum.
G = General Education course in this curriculum
B = Basic Skills course in this curriculum
T = Technical course in this curriculum
Web and Multimedia Design Certificate (WEBC)
Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
---|---|---|---|---|
MKT 115 | Marketing Research for Multimedia Professionals | 3 | 0 | 3 |
WEB 111 | Web Development 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
MID 110 | Digital Media Concepts | 2 | 2 | 3 |
XXX XXX Technical Elective | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
Semester 2 | ||||
WEB 130 | Web Programming: JavaScript | 2 | 3 | 3 |
GRD 110 | Beginning 2D Graphics | 2 | 3 | 3 |
WEB 112 | Web Development 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
WEB 220 | Animated and Interactive Web Content | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Total Credits: | 17 | 19 | 24 |
Electives
Technical Elective | ||
Any AVP, GIT, GRD, MID, TC, WEB (not including courses that are certificate requirements) |
MID Courses
MID 110 Digital Media Concepts
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.
An introduction to operating systems, software, hardware, and peripheral equipment used to create, revise, and produce content for multimedia products.
Prerequisites: AFL 085 or appropriate placement test score
MID 120 Drawing Fundamentals for Multimedia Information Design
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on fundamental drawing techniques used in multimedia fields. Topics include: sketching, 3-D drawing, conceptual drawing, and architectural drawing.
Prerequisites: None
MID 125 Storyboarding
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 2 Lab Hours.
A course on fundamentals of storyboarding for video, animation, multimedia, and web. Topics include: traditional drawing and digital illustration, image acquisition and composition, shot framing and description, and industry standards for labeling.
Prerequisites: None
MID 190 Career Preparation: Multimedia Information Design
2 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on career planning for students seeking employment in multimedia fields. Topics include: self assessment, career research, resume development, interview skills and job hunting strategies, and cooperative education policies and procedures.
Prerequisites: MID 110 and ART 125, or AVP 100 (minimum grade C for all)
WEB Courses
WEB 111 Web Development 1
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
An introduction to website design using XHTML and HTML5.
Prerequisites: None
WEB 112 Web Development 2
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A continuation of WEB 111. Topics include: advanced use of cascading style sheets, and ensuring multi-platform and cross-browser usability of websites.
Prerequisites: WEB 111 (minimum grade C)
WEB 130 Web Programming: JavaScript
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on fundamentals of the JavaScript scripting language.
Prerequisites: WEB 111 (minimum grade C)
WEB 191 Part-Time Cooperative Education 1: Web & Multimedia Design
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their first part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: None
WEB 192 Part-Time Cooperative Education 2: Web & Multimedia Design
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their second part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: WEB 191
WEB 193 Part-Time Cooperative Education 3: Web & Multimedia Design
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their third part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: WEB 192
WEB 194 Part-Time Cooperative Education 4: Web & Multimedia Design
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their fourth part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: WEB 193
WEB 195 Part-Time Cooperative Education 5: Web & Multimedia Design
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their fifth part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: WEB 194
WEB 196 Part-Time Cooperative Education 6: Web & Multimedia Design
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their sixth part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: WEB 195
WEB 198 First Year Special Topics in Web & Multimedia Design
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on selected topics related to Web & Multimedia Design, which gives students opportunities to study information not currently covered in other courses. Grades issued are A, B, C, D, or F.
Prerequisites: Instructor Approval
WEB 199 First Year Independent Project in Web & Multimedia Design
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A project related to Web & Multimedia Design that is completed by one or more students to meet specific educational goals. Projects must have prior approval and supervision by Web & Multimedia Design faculty. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: Instructor Approval
WEB 200 Web Design Portfolio Review
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
An assessment of skills required to enter upper-level courses in the Web & Multimedia Design program, including a technical skills exam and presenting a portfolio to a panel of evaluators. Students receive grades of Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory, and must pass the course to be eligible for cooperative education assignments. Those who do not pass may make one additional attempt.
Prerequisites: Web & Multimedia Design Program Chair consent
WEB 220 Animated and Interactive Web Content
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on professional techniques for using Adobe Flash. Topics include: animating, creating and manipulating images; and creating interactive websites and menus.
Prerequisites: WEB 111 (minimum grade C)
WEB 235 Responsive Web Design
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on designing websites using a responsive web design approach to provide optimal viewing experiences across a range of devices including mobile phones, tablets, laptop and desktop computers. Topics include: fluid proportion-based grids, flexible images, and CSS3 media queries.
Prerequisites: WEB 112
WEB 240 Web Development: Advanced Topics
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on current concepts and techniques used in web design. Topics include: content management systems, and mobile applications.
Prerequisites: WEB 112 (minimum grade C)
WEB 285 Web & Multimedia Design Independent Final Project
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
Qualified students work individually or with an approved team from concept to completion on a web and multimedia design project, and present the results to reviewers. Topic and outline must be presented to a jury of instructors, and approved prior to course registration. Students who do not successfully complete the course may make one additional attempt.
Prerequisites: Web Design Program Chair consent, and minimum 3.0 GPA
Instructor Consent Required
WEB 290 Web & Multimedia Design Capstone
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
Qualified students work in structured teams to develop web and multimedia deliverables for an external client, and present the results to reviewers. Activities include audience, client, and market analysis; and all phases of production of materials. Students who do not successfully complete the course may make one additional attempt.
Prerequisites: Web & Multimedia Design Program Chair consent, and minimum 2.5 GPA
Instructor Consent Required
WEB 291 Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Web & Multimedia Design
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their first full-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: None
WEB 292 Full-Time Cooperative Education 2: Web & Multimedia Design
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their second full-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: WEB 291
WEB 293 Full-Time Cooperative Education 3: Web & Multimedia Design
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their third full-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: WEB 292
WEB 294 Internship 1: Web Design
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their first unpaid field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow applicable policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: MID 190, WEB 200
WEB 295 Internship 2: Web Design
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their second unpaid field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow applicable policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: WEB 294
WEB 298 Second Year Special Topics in Web & Multimedia Design
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on selected topics related to Web & Multimedia Design, which gives students opportunities to study information not currently covered in other courses. Grades issued are A, B, C, D, or F.
Prerequisites: Instructor Approval
WEB 299 Second Year Independent Project in Web & Multimedia Design
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A project related to Web & Multimedia Design that is completed by one or more students to meet specific educational goals. Projects must have prior approval and supervision by Web & Multimedia Design faculty. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: Instructor Approval
Faculty
Program Chair/Advisor
Professor David Hoctor, BA
david.hoctor@cincinnatistate.edu
Co-op Coordinator
Professor Andrea (Andi) Feld, BA
andrea.feld@cincinnatistate.edu