Portland State University

Internet Design Certificate

Application

Study 9-15 months with over 20 industry experts in design, development, and business strategies. Build your own digital portfolio and personal brand with the latest in today’s technology. Transform traditional design skills with highly versatile Web design and Web development interactive skills to prepare you for roles such as creative director, visual Web designer, information architect, and front-end developer.

Highlights:

  • Industry-expert instructors
  • Real client projects for portfolio development
  • Evening, weekend, and online learning
  • Networking with instructors, fellow students, and professional partners
  • University-level training in hi-tech labs

Certificate Requirements

This multimedia certificate prepares prospective creative directors, visual Web designers, information architects, and front-end developers. Some technology training is included in this certificate.

The base cost of the certificate is under $16,000, including a minimum of 316 classroom hours. This could increase depending on software selection and the addition of any electives.

Two Foundation Courses

MP306 Foundations
MP308 XHTML & CSS

Eight Program Courses

MP402 Web Development
MP410 Introduction to Web Technologies
MP403 Interaction Design
MP416 Advanced CSS
MP415 Strategic Design & Development
MP418 Javascript
MP501 Portfolio Development (3 terms)
MP504 Producing Digital Media (Part 1 and 2)

Choose Four Software Courses

Minimum requirements: Dreamweaver, Flash, Illustrator, and Photoshop

Recommended Electives

MP400 Business Strategies for New Media
WM401-405 Digital Marketing Strategy workshops
MP417 Video Production for the Web