Web Design and Social Media Marketing Program in Erie, PA
Associate in Specialized Technology Degree
Length: 15 months
Program Overview
The internet has become such a big part of our day to day lives, and it takes a specialized skillset to build great looking, user-friendly websites that effectively communicate information to visitors. In addition, social media platforms are used daily by billions of people worldwide and have become a vital part of every businesses marketing plan. Because of the rapidly changing social landscape, skilled social media marketers have become in-demand and a highly valued asset to any company.
In the Web Design and Social Media Marketing career training program you will learn to design website user interfaces, as well as learn the technical aspects necessary to make websites functional. Students will learn the fundamentals of HTML and CSS as well as gain experience in content management systems.
Students will also learn to design various types of content for publishing on social channels, as well as social media marketing fundamentals such as the use of different social platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, as they relate to the needs of businesses.
Course Outline
- Strategies for Success
- Computer Applications for Designers
- Graphic Design Fundamentals
- Digital Imaging & Photography
- Drawing Fundamentals
- Web Page Fundamentals & UI Design
- Introduction to Electronic Page Design
- Typographic Design
- Digital Illustration
- Introduction to Web Design & Development
- Business Communication
- Brand Design & Marketing
- Web Graphics & Animation
- Video Editing
- Social Media Design & Marketing
- Advanced Web Design & Development
- Advanced Electronic Page Design
- Intro to Content Management Systems & SEM
- Professional Development for Designers
- Design Portfolio
- Externship
Web Design Placement Sites
Below is a list of employers who recently hired graduates of the Web Design program:
- WICU-TV12 / WSEE-TV35, Erie PA
- MegaGraphix, Erie PA
- Myriad Core, Erie PA
- Presque Isle Printing, Erie PA
- Signs Now, Erie PA
- Soap Effect Studios, Erie PA
- JPS Signs, Erie PA
- Custom Plastic Specialities, Erie PA
- Post Apple Scientific, North East PA
- Bluegill Graphix, Franklin PA
- Company 119, Chardon OH
- AutoUpLink Tech, Charlotte PA
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Try a Trade
Try a Trade is a new initiative at EIT where the public can schedule a time to come to the school and under no obligation, complete a small introductory project in the program of their choice.
If you've ever considered beginning a career in any of the fields we offer, schedule a date to come in and Try a Trade!