# Web: Front End Design (Certificate of Achievement)

Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Graphic Communications

Source: https://palomar.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/32694/33138/33115/33354/32912

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.

Learning Outcome(s):

1.  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.
2.  Plan project management for comprehensive website development that includes message and screen design for enhanced user experience across platforms and devices.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Program Requirements** | | 17 |
| **Elective (select one of the following two courses)** | | 3 |
| BUS 157 | E-Commerce | 3 |
| or CSIT 152 | Web Site Development with HTML/CSS | 3 |
| GCMW 102 | Web Page Layout I | 3 |
| GCMW 202 | Web Page Layout II | 3 |
| GCMW 177 | Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for Web Design | 3 |
| GCIP 140 | Digital Imaging/Photoshop I | 3 |
| GCMW 115 | Web Page Layout/WordPress I | 2 |
| **Electives: Select one course** | | 2-3 |
| GC 115 | Graphics and Media: A Multicultural Perspective | 3 |
| GCIP 152 | Digital Publishing/Illustrator I | 3 |
| GCMW 165 | Digital Video Design | 3 |
| GCMW 215 | Web Page Layout/WordPress II | 2 |
| **Total** | | **19-20** |