Published: August 01, 2011
UC Irvine Extension Announces Enhanced Web Design and Development Certificate Program
IRVINE, Calif. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - The University
of California, Irvine Extension is pleased to announce its web
design and development certificate program with newly enhanced
materials to better accommodate participants in the field. Individuals
pursuing the certificate will have the option of taking either the "web
design track" or "web development track" as part of the program. The
"web design track" is geared toward professionals interested in the
graphics layout side of website design, while the "web development
track" is for individuals interested in the functional aspects of
websites. In addition, two new "web design track" online courses will
start during fall quarter - with registration
beginning on July 29, and instruction starting on Oct. 3 and running
through Nov. 13.
"The new web design and development certificate program reflects UC
Irvine Extension's commitment to empowering the information technology
leaders of tomorrow by offering the most cutting edge learning
experiences of today," says Melanie Mitchell, acting director of
management, marketing and business programs at UC Irvine Extension.
"With the growing trend of moving beyond first generation HTML-based web
pages, participants will become educated on the latest interactive,
state-of-the-art, web-based applications to support the demands of
tomorrow's e-business processes."
Formerly a specialized studies program, the new web design and
development certificate program was expanded to include both the "web
design track" and "web development track" enabling students to utilize
the latest applications for creating a functional website from both a
user and business perspective.
The "web design track" will prepare professionals entering the web
design field by introducing the latest techniques for crafting the
layout and organization of websites. Applications featured in the
program include HTML, Photoshop, Cascading Style Sheets, Information
Architecture and Graphical Design Concepts. In addition, two new online
courses will be offered this fall. "Effective
Information Design for the Web" will cover the ways in which web
developers can present information in a clear, compelling and meaningful
manner. The second course is "Overview
of Rich Internet Applications with Flash, Java, and Silverlight" ,
which will introduce participants to Rich Internet Applications,
including what they consist of, and some of the most common technologies
for building them.
The "web development track" will prepare participants to become
professional web developers by managing the functional aspects of
websites and their applications such as HTML, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL and
Flash.
To learn more about the certificate program or to register for one of
its new dynamic courses, "Effective Information Design for the Web" and
"Overview of Rich Internet Applications with Flash, Java, and
Silverlight," visit: www.unex.uci.edu/services/registration
or call 949-824-5414.
About UC Irvine Extension: As the
continuing education arm of UCI, UC Irvine Extension is dedicated to
providing a university-level learning experience for students, offering
thousands of exciting courses and programs to local, regional, and
global constituencies via online curriculum, as well as through on
campus classes. UC Irvine Extension offers a rich array of academic and
community programs to support a diverse audience, from a wide selection
of academic programs to numerous campus activities. For more
information, please visit www.extension.uci.edu
or fan the school at www.facebook.com/UCIExtension.
About the University of California, Irvine:
Founded in 1965, UCI is a top-ranked university dedicated to research,
scholarship and community service. Led by Chancellor Michael Drake since
2005, UCI is among the most dynamic campuses in the University of
California system, with nearly 28,000 undergraduate and graduate
students, 1,100 faculty and 9,000 staff. Orange County's largest
employer, UCI contributes an annual economic impact of $4.2 billion. For
more UCI news, visit www.today.uci.edu.
For UC Irvine Extension
Ryan C. Smith, 714-573-0899 x 223
ryan@echomediapr.com
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