Web Design Courses

The web design program at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College prepares students to build websites utilizing tools like HTML, XML, and Javascript, as well as other authoring tools, graphic applications and multimedia products. The program focuses on publishing documents, images, graphics, sounds and multimedia products. Program courses include: Internet theory, web page stands and policies, user interfaces, vector tools, special effects, interactive and multimedia components, navigation, e-commerce tools, and emerging web technologies. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer web design courses.

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CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College

One Bernard Baruch Way (55 Lexington Ave at 24th St), New York, NY

CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is one of several colleges within the City University of New York system. BMCC is an urban, two-year college with a diverse population. It is dedicated to providing programs in liberal arts, general education, with career training and continuing education programs. BMCC confers associate degrees in business, health, science and a range of vocations. Degree designations include Associate in Arts, Associate of Applied Science, and Associate in Science in 27 fields. Non-degree programs are also available, as are evening and weekend classes.

BMCC has won many award for its granting of Associate's Degrees to a large number of students and for its continuing education programs.

BMCC has at least 1,000 faculty members, comprised of both full time and adjunct professors. Some of the more notable alumni of BMCC include actress Gabourey Sidibe, actress and singer "Queen Latifah," and rock musician Stephen "Kid Chaos" Harris, among others.

History

CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College was founded in 1963. It originally offered business-focused and liberal arts degrees for busy professionals, or those planning to transfer to four-year universities. Throughout the 1960s, BMCC's courses were offered in many different buildings around midtown Manhattan. It did not have one central campus. After searching for a single campus location for many years, in 1983 BMCC established its current campus as five closely located sites in the Tribeca neighborhood of Manhattan.

Academics

The academic calendar for CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College offers four terms: fall, winter, spring and summer. The winter term is a short, four-week session. The summer term is broken up into two shorter sessions.

Colleges and Schools

The academic units at BMCC are organized into Academic Programs, rather than colleges and schools. The Academic Programs of BMCC are:

Associate in Applied Science degree (A. A. S.)

• Accounting
• Business Management
• Computer Information Systems (CIS)
• Computer Network Technology (CNT)
• Health Information Technology
• Multimedia Programming and Design (MMD)
• Nursing
• Office Automation
• Office Operations
• Paramedic
• Respiratory Therapy
• Small Business/Entrepreneurship
• Video Arts and Technology  

Associate in Arts degree (A.A.)

• Bilingual Childhood Education
• Business Administration
• Childhood Education
• Criminal Justice
• Liberal Arts
• Writing and Literature  

Associate in Science degree (A. S.)

• Biotechnology
• Child Care/Early Childhood Education
• Computer Science (CSC)
• Engineering Science
• Human Services (HUM)
• Mathematics Program
• Science
• Science for Forensics
• Theatre

Student Life

The Student Government Association (SGA) is very active on the BMCC campus, and represents students in academic, cultural and social endeavors and issues. There are several student clubs and organizations on campus, and student involvement is encouraged to help students with networking opportunities beyond the classroom.

Traditions

The BMCC school colors are blue and white, and the school mascot is the panther. The athletic teams are nicknamed the BMCC "Panthers."

Athletics

The BMCC "Panthers" athletic teams compete in several intercollegiate sports in the CUNY athletic system and the local NCAA collegiate sports system. Their competitive teams include:

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Soccer 

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Soccer
• Swimming
• Volleyball

Satellite Campuses

The four main campuses of BMCC are located between New York City Hall and the Financial District near the Hudson River in downtown Manhattan.

• Main Campus: 199 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10007
• Murray Street Campus: 70 Murray Street, New York, NY 10007
• Park Place Campus: 75 Park Place, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10007
• Inwood/Washington Heights Campus: 108 Cooper Street, New York, NY 10034

There is also a Harlem location in Theresa Towers.

Community Life

The learning centers on the campus of BMCC are located in the Tribeca community of Manhattan in New York City. In addition to its large number of international students, the student population of BMCC generally comes from, and works in, the urban communities in which the campus buildings are located.

Students Enrolled in the Web Design Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College offers an associate's degree program in web design.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Web Developers

Description

Design, create, and modify Web sites. Analyze user needs to implement Web site content, graphics, performance, and capacity. May integrate Web sites with other computer applications. May convert written, graphic, audio, and video components to compatible Web formats by using software designed to facilitate the creation of Web and multimedia content.

Multimedia Artists and Animators

Description

Create special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products or creations, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, multimedia artists and animators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $27.75
  • Average Annual Salary: $57730
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $37.27
  • Average Annual Salary: $77520

Graphic Designers

Description

Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, graphic designers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.95
  • Average Annual Salary: $47730
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.44
  • Average Annual Salary: $59150

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).