Web Design Basics
Certificate of Achievement
Program Details
The Certificate of Achievement in Web Design Basics prepares students to work in computer systems design and related services, publishing industries, management, scientific and technical consulting services, advertising, public relations, and related services. Students completing this program will be well-versed in web design principles and apply them to UI/UX design, media integration, site structure, styling, and production.Students will be engaged in contextualized and experiential learning while digitally applying the fundamental principles of design to concrete, real-world projects. To earn a Certificate of Achievement in Web Design Basics, students must complete 24 specified units. Students are encouraged to participate in a 60-180 hour internship with a Moorpark College-affiliated industry.
Web Design Basics Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Graphic Designers
Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 37,600
- High salary: 103,030
- Average salary: 61300
Special Effects Artists and Animators
Bachelor's degree, Some college
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 57,220
- High salary: 174,630
- Average salary: 99800
Video Game Designers
Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 47,840
- High salary: 192,180
- Average salary: 98090
All Careers in Web Design Basics (11)
| Art Directors | Bachelor's degree | Stable | 111,040 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web Administrators | Bachelor's degree, Some college | Rising | 108,970 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training | Rising | 106,120 |
| Database Administrators | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 104,620 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | Bachelor's degree, Some college | Stable | 99,800 |
| Video Game Designers | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 98,090 |
| Web Developers | Bachelor's degree, Certificate after high school | Rising | 90,930 |
| Producers & Directors | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 83,480 |
| Film & Video Editors | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Stable | 70,980 |
| Graphic Designers | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Stable | 61,300 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, & Illustrators | Some college, Bachelor's degree | Stable | 60,560 |
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