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  "edition": "2026-2027",
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  "name": "Web: Front End Design",
  "award": "Associate in Science",
  "department": "graphic-communications",
  "sourceUrl": "https://palomar.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/32694/33138/33115/33354/32912",
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      "markdown": "This certificate prepares students to gain competence with the industry standards for web design and development through a range of digital and software skills. Core competencies include project management, site and file management, cross-platform design and development, and distribution across the Internet. Courses offer opportunities for front- and back-end development, current popular software, search engine optimization, social media, user experience, responsive web development for a range of digital devices, web graphics, and accessibility compliance. Students will be able to make choices with message design, web graphic design, motion graphics, coding, and advanced web skills.\n\nLearning Outcome(s):\n\n1.  Integrate web development and digital graphics and multimedia skills that incorporate a range of applications and techniques into a final online site that adapts to a range of devices.\n2.  Plan project management for comprehensive website development that includes message and screen design for enhanced user experience across platforms and devices."
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          "text": "Program Requirements",
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          "text": "Elective (select one of the following two courses)",
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          "code": "BUS 157",
          "title": "E-Commerce",
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        },
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          "type": "course",
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          "title": "Web Page Layout II",
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          "type": "course",
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          "title": "Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for Web Design",
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          "indent": false
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          "title": "Digital Imaging/Photoshop I",
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        {
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          "code": "GC 115",
          "title": "Graphics and Media: A Multicultural Perspective",
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          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
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