Bachelor in Information Technology and Web Design

What is a degree in Information Technology and Web Design?

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology Web Design prepares students to plan, analyze, and create visual solutions to communication challenges with an emphasis in Web design.  The combination of the study of theory and a mastery of in-studio visual communication methods enables students to get messages across in print, electronic, and film media using a variety of methods such as color, type, illustration, photography, animation, and various print and layout techniques.  Students will be introduced to emerging techniques using the latest software applications. You'll learn about multimedia standards, business fundamentals, and emerging web technologies, as well as advanced principles of web page layout, web site architecture, database integration, and evolving web standards.

Career and Employment Possibilities
Careers include website designer, graphic designer, production artist for a design staff, a free-lance designer or as a junior art director.  Employment opportunities exist at advertising agencies, design studios, publishing houses or corporate communication departments.

Why a degree in Information Technology and Web Design?
As the Internet evolves, and as new technologies come into play and the needs of Internet users change, there will be a need for new skills in these fields and among Web designers. Competition among businesses looking to attract customers through their respective web sites is growing every day. To attract and retain these visitors, web sites have had to become more sophisticated and multimedia-rich, yet retain easy to use functionality. Therefore, professionals who are skilled in this "Web Development 2.0" type of web design and development are in demand in San Antonio, in the state of Texas and all across the USA. A bachelor's degree in Information Technology from Career Pint College with a specialization in Web Design can help prepare you to enter this booming field.

Information Technology and Web Design Course Work
Courses that students in this program may expect to take include:

 
• Marketing
 
• Financial Accounting
 
• Principles of Economics
 
• Legal and Ethical Issues
 
• Web Design and Management
 
• Web Graphics Production
 
• Web Multimedia Production
 
• Database and Dynamic Web Design

Job Outlook and Demand
The Internet is growing by leaps and bounds every year. The number of Internet users online has increased by one hundred forty three percent (143%) in the last ten years. This translates to job growth for all information technology fields and especially web designers.