Online Web design Programs

Earn your Associates Degree fully online with our accredited AOS program in Web Design. Contact our Admissions team about start dates, how to apply, and financial aid.Â

On computers and mobile devices across the Internet, Web designers are making information come alive. Want to design for tomorrow's Web? At Sessions College, the Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) in Web Design degree trains you for this fast-evolving medium.

Prepare for this dynamic medium—by learning how to use Web standards HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, by gaining command of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver, and by developing a strong sense of design. As a front-end Web designer, you will be responsible for the look and feel. Studying entirely online, you'll prepare for professional Web design work in a rigorous curriculum.

Curriculum

The Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) in Web Design program is a 2-year fully online program. Classes start in January, May, and September. Credit transfer is welcome and part-time schedules are available.

Program requirements include 54 credits in art/design and 18 credits in general education. A design business course, capstone project, and final portfolio review gear you for graduation. Click to view course information below.

Program Goals

Strong graphic design is the foundation of the Web design program. First-year studies in the online Web Design degree program introduce the visual design fundamentals and software that are essential to any Web or print medium including color, typography, composition, digital imaging, and illustration. You will also learn HTML and CSS for Web publishing (including HTML5 and CSS3), digital photography, and drawing.

Web design degree students are expected to present their work in a final portfolio review. Student work by Erin Ramsdale.

Second-year Web Design students take a deeper look at the technologies and visual design approaches that define professionals in the Web design industry. Popular tools including Dreamweaver, Flash, and JavaScript are explored alongside essential topics such as accessibility standards, CSS layouts, and Internet marketing. Web Design majors develop a professional design process for building a Web site, from concept to launch. An elective course allows for further exploration of Wordpress, print design, or digital media.

Students complete the Web Design degree online with studies in design business and portfolio building as well as a live online portfolio review and a capstone project. The Sessions College online AOS program is one of the most professionally-oriented and comprehensive website design degree programs available. Read More