The interdisciplinary Web Design minor provides students with the knowledge and skills required to design and develop Web sites. In the course of their studies students will learn how humans process information and how to graphically represent information in a useful and meaningful way. Upon completion of this minor, students will be prepared to design and develop Web sites as communication tools for people to use and experience.

Minor Requirements

1. Full-time degree candidates from any major.
2. Formal registration for the minor should be completed no later than the second semester of the junior year.
3. A minimum cumulative grade point average of "C+" is required at the time of registration.
4. Successful completion of five courses selected from the following (see below): 2 computer science, 2 fine arts, and cognitive psychology. No course for which a grade of less than "C" is earned will be accepted toward the minor.
5. A final project that demonstrates the student's competency in Web design and development. The project could include the development and design of a new Web site or the evaluation and redesign of an existing site.
6. A comprehensive oral examination including presentation of the final project.

Computer Science Courses

Students must pick 2 courses from the list below one of which must be CS205 or CS250 or CS338:

• CS101 Digital Literacy (formerly Computer Applications)
• CS205 Fundamentals and Issues of Using the Internet
• CS250 Human Computer Interaction
• CS270 Database Management
• CS338 Internet and Web-Based Systems
• CS450 Selected Topics as appropriate and approved by the chair of the minor.

Fine Arts Courses

Students must pick 2 courses from:

• FAS270 Visual Communication
• FAS272 Digital Art and Imaging I
• FAS372 Digital Art and Imaging II
• FAS376 Art and Design for the Web
• Special Topics as appropriate and approved by the chair for the minor.

Psychology

Students must complete the course below:

• PY304 Cognitive Psychology