1. CAS 101 Week 1 Careers in Website Development & Design
Certificate and Degree Program at PCC

2. Introductions
On the sheet of paper (or in an message if not attending the first class) answer these questions:
Name
Contact
Experience at PCC
Are you taking other classes this term?
Have you taken other classes in prior terms?
Are you enrolled in the Web program, or just checking things out?
What are your PCC goals?
Do you have any experience in website development (have you created a website or Web pages)?
What is your design background outside of Web design (art, graphic design, etc.)?
Do you have any experience in programming (Visual Basic, C, Java, etc.)?
Week 1 - CAS 101

3. Course Overview
Week 1: Introduction to the course and Website Development and Design Program and a look at careers in the website development & design field; overview of certificates & degree offered at PCC
Week 2: Computer/Software requirements for web students; overview of GradPlan; meet with an advisor
Week 3: Overview of Portfolio requirements, Web design as a profession
Week 4: Demonstration of technology tools (Brackets, FileZilla, WH4S File Manager)
Week 5: Turn in your Academic Plan if you haven’t already.
Week 1 - CAS 101

4. What This Course Is: An overview of the web program at PCC
An introduction to the tools needed to be successful in the web program
A chance to set up a plan for your PCC education
A chance for you to learn :
about web careers & opportunities in the field of website development & design
about Web classes at PCC
about Portfolio requirements
about software requirements
Required for all web certificates and the 2-year degree
A tool to help you succeed
Week 1 - CAS 101

5. What This Course Is Not:
Optional for web certificates or degree
A “cohort” of students who you are required to stick with – although you will see a lot of the same students in many classes
A replacement for meeting with an advisor
You will not
learn HOW to create a website
create a website
have a textbook
create a portfolio
Week 1 - CAS 101

6. Design and Development
Designer
A Web designer is someone who designs websites
Focused on the front-end of the website
Concerned with how the site “looks” and how the site visitors interact with the site
Uses design principles to create an appealing site
Understands usability and create sites that are easy to navigate
Developer
A Web developer is someone who programs Web pages
Focused on the back-end of the website
Concerned with how the site “works” and how customers get things done
Understands server technology and how to keep a site up and running
Uses programming skills to make a website “work”

7. Personal Skills Attention to detail Creative problem solving
Written communication skills
Keeping to deadlines
Providing feedback on a timely basis
Willing to learn new skills on an ongoing basis

8. Technical Skills HTML CSS JavaScript Web Design Tools
HTML Editors (such as Brackets, Dreamweaver) and graphics applications (such as GIMP, Photoshop, or Illustrator).
Content Management Systems (CMS)
WordPress (required), Drupal
Designers: layout and design, multimedia, art
Developers: programming, databases, scripting languages such as PHP
Marketers: Search Engine Optimization (SEO), technical writing, marketing, social media

9. Freelance Web Design What traits make a good freelance Web Designer?
Introvert – someone who enjoys being by themselves, working alone or in a small group
Strong communication skills – especially written
Realistic goal setting and achieving
Self-motivated
Willingness to run own business
Multitasker
Well Organized
Maintain a variety of support networks

10. Web Program at PCC 2 Career Pathway Certificates One-Year Certificate
Two-Year AAS Degree

11. Web Assistant I 13 Credits Can be completed in 1 or 2 terms
All classes count towards other certificates or degree
CAS 101: Intro to the Web Program
CAS 110: Web Graphics
CAS 111W: Beginning Website Design: WordPress
CAS 180: Search Engine Optimization
CAS 206: HTML and CSS

12. Web Assistant II 24 Credits Can be completed in 2 or 3 terms
Includes courses in Web Assistant I, plus:
CAS 215: CSS and Pre-Processors
CAS 242: UX/UI Design for the Web
CAS 213: JavaScript and jQuery for Designers
CAS 280W: Co-Op (1 credit total)

13. 1-Year Certificate 52 Credits Can be completed in 4 or 5 terms
Includes courses in Web Assistant II, plus:
CAS 225: PHP and MySQL for Designers
CAS 222: Integrated Website Design
Business Course (choice of one of those 3)
Writing Course (choice of one of those 2)
CAS 280W: Co-Op (2 credits total)
12 Elective Credits (choose from focus areas)

14. 2-Year Degree
97 Credits
Can be completed in 2 years (including summer terms)
Includes courses in 1-year certificate, plus:
CAS 285: Capstone
BA 223: Marketing
WR 121: English Composition (college requirement)
16 Additional Elective credits
16 General Education Requirement credits
CAS 280W: Co-Op (4 credits total)

15. Elective Focus Areas 1-Year Certificate – select 12 credits
2-Year Degree – select 28 credits
Elective Focus Areas include
Design
Development
Business
Video

16. CAS 280W: Co-Op
Practice skills you have learned in the classroom in a real job setting
Paid or Unpaid
Worksite must offer experience which is directly related to your career goals
30 hours of work per co-op course credit hour
Can enroll after you have earned 15 credits in the program
Co-Op Facilitators/ Employment & Career Specialists
Sylvania: Ava Stevens
Rock Creek: Cassie Shearholdt
Cascade: Becky Washington
Southeast: Valorie Adler

17. Any Questions?