1st stage Web Design & Development
Course overview
The 1st stage of the Web Design & Development course deals with both creative and technical aspects of producing interactive media. For this unique and very complete program, we have carefully selected topics that will enable you to focus on creativity in digital communication. At the end of the 1st stage you will have a practical and theoretical understanding of how computer graphics, web design techniques and interactive media can enhance and assist in digital creativity. Successful completion of the 1st stage of the Web Design & Development course is awarded with the SAE Institute Web Design & Development Diploma and entitles students to continue to the 2nd stage, the Bachelor Degree.
You will learn Web Design and Development theory, and using the tools and tricks of the industry, apply these concepts to the production process.
Individual practical time and experimentation are essential components of the course. When lectures are not running, you will have access to the SAE facilities and tutors are on hand throughout the day to answer questions, solve problems or to give advice.
The combination of active experimentation, creative development, selective curricula and qualitative teaching methods give students the knowledge and skills required by a successful professional working in this fast-changing industry.
Award / Qualification
- SAE Institute Diploma (Vocational)
- Entitles students to continue to the 2nd stage (Bachelor of Arts Degree)
Duration
- Full-time: 12 months
- Part-time: 24 months
Theory lectures
- Full-time: Four lessons of 2.5 hours, per week
- Part-time: Two lessons of 2.5 hours, per week
Career Options:
- Graphic designer
- Interactive designer
- Digital innovation coordinator
- Multimedia developer
- Multimedia engineer
- Web site developer
- Web designer
- Web programmer
- New media coordinator
- Content designer
- Communication consultant
- Internet development
- Visual artist
Practical time
- Individual bookings, with personal support.
- Access to facilities at least 6 days per week
Study Load per week
- Full-time: average 35 hours
- Part-time: average 20 hours
Entry requirements
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Intake interview
- Proficiency in English Language
- Secondary Education
Tuition fee
- Request our Course Details Brochure
- Possibility to pay tuition in installments
Course Material
- An Apple Macbook Pro is included in the tuition
- Reference book is included
- Students receive educational discount on hard- and software (up to 50%)
Intake dates
- first week of April
- first week of October
Introduction to Computing and Media
This unit familiarizes students with the versatility and diversity of multimedia applications linked to contemporary personal computing from both consumer and professional perspectives.
Static Design
- Basic Design Skills
- Digital imaging
- Vector Graphics
- Desktop Publishing
- Software used: Photoshop, Illustrator
Motion Design
- 3D graphics and animation
- Audio for multimedia
- Video editing
- Special effects
- DVD authoring
- Software used: Maya, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, DVD studio pro
Design for Web
- Design for online presentation
- Using source code: HTML, XHTML, XML
- CSS, forms and behaviours
- WYSIWYG editing
- Animation for the web
- Software used: Dreamweaver, Flash
Web development
The fourth and final trimester goes beneath the surface and enables the student to execute their ideas technically and create dynamic web pages.
- Actionscripting
- CMS, content management systems
- dynamic web development using PHP
- exploring open source CMS and adapting existing systems
Note: The sections outlined above do not exist as separate modules within the course and do not necessarily reflect the order in which these subjects are taught.
Assessment method
Practical:
- students submit a number of prescribed practical exercises throughout the course
- students undertake several substantial interactive media (web) projects , within the guidelines set by the college
- students sit a final practical examination
Theoretical:
- students sit theoretical progress examination at regular intervals over the duration of the course
- students submit a written diploma assignment on a subject of the student's choice (subjecs must be approved by SAE Academic Staff)
- students sit a final theory examination
who is this course for?
Genuine interactivity is now a major characteristic of today’s internet. People are able to upload as well as download, users generate and distribute content, and business has embraced the internet as a platform. As a result we have seen a rise in the economic value of the web. For those wishing to pursue a career in this community this course is the perfect choice.
This course is ideal for candidates who:
- pursue an occupation in the field of professional web design and development
- artists who wish to create their own interactive media (web based) projects or visuals
- want to start their own business or company related to web based interactive media
