Communication Design: Web Page Design, Basic Certificate
College(s):
Kennedy-KingProgram Code: 0193
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Program Core | ||
| COM DSGN 101 | Introduction to Communication Design | 3 |
| COM DSGN 102 | Website Design I | 3 |
| COM DSGN 150 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| COM DSGN 202 | Website Design II | 3 |
| COM DSGN 224 | Digital Typography | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Pathway
This is an example course sequence in earning a degree in Communication Design. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If the pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn a Basic Certificate in Web Page Design.
Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| COM DSGN 101 | Introduction to Communication Design | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| COM DSGN 224 | Digital Typography | 3 |
| COM DSGN 150 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| COM DSGN 102 | Website Design I | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| COM DSGN 202 | Website Design II | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Choose your courses with your College Advisor.
Careers
This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.
Graphic Designers
Job Description
Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.
Salary Based on Experience Level
Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Annual Wages
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile |
Hourly Wages
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Annual Job Openings
497 annual openings in Cook County
National Education Attainment
Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.
| Degree Program | % of Jobs |
|---|---|
| A high school diploma or less | 15.00% |
| A certificate | 0.00% |
| Some college | 5.00% |
| An Associate degree | 5.00% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 65.00% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 10.00% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
75.00% continue their education beyond an associate degree