Program Information

(17 credits)

The Web Design minor is designed to provide students with the necessary foundation courses in web design. This minor provides a complement to any major whose future employment needs a website. The course work provides the student with the understanding of how to build a website from concept to creation.  The student will take 17 credits range from the understanding of basic design to the coding of sites.

To view a minor program sequence to assist with course planning, click here.

Contact Information

For more information on the Web Design minor, contact Ruth West at (413) 748-3679.

Required Courses (14 credits)

• ARTS 103 - Studio in Computer Graphics Credits: 3
• ARTS 111 - Studio in Design Credits: 3
• ARTS 190 - Community Service Experience Credits: 2
• ARTS 202 - Computer Animation Credits: 3
• ARTS 320 - Advanced Web Design Credits: 3

Required selective

Choose one course (3 credits) from the following:

• CISC 120 - Introduction to Programming using Mobile Technology Credits: 3
• CISC 165 - Visual Programming Concepts Credits: 3
• CISC 175 - Introduction to Computer Science with C++ Credits: 3