Web Design Courses

The web design program at Eastern Shore 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 Virginia colleges that offer web design courses.

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Eastern Shore Community College (ESCC)

1200 Park Rd, Harrisonburg, VA

About
Eastern Shore Community College, located in Melfa, Virginia, is one of the 23 community colleges that comprise the Virginia Community College System. The college's service area consists of the Accomack and Northampton Counties. Eastern Shore Community College is fully accredited and dedicated to provide the best education possible for residents of its service area, updating programs, facilities and services as needed to ensure student needs are met.

Academics
Eastern Shore Community College offers students a variety of programs, allowing them to choose the path that best suits a student's goals. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree, followed by applying for transfer to four year institutions in order to continue their studies and earn their degree.

Career training programs allow individuals to receive an education in an industry or field with the intention of seeking long term employment upon completion. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Computer Systems
• Liberal Arts
• Welding
• Licensed Practical Nurse

Admissions and Financial Aid
Eastern Shore Community College is an open enrollment institution that allows any individual interested in enrolling to do so by submitting an application and paying associated fees. Students should provide transcripts and standardized test scores if available, and may be required to take a placement exam. Students are also asked to participate in orientation and to meet with a counselor prior to registration.

Financial aid is awarded based on need as determined by the information provided by the student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and is offered in the form of loans, grants and scholarships.

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

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

• Harrisonburg, VA
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.81
  • Average Annual Salary: $43280

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