Information Technology-Interactive Web Design, AAS-T

Associate in Applied Science-Transfer (AAS-T)

Information Systems Technologists work with businesses, governments, and other organizations that use computer hardware and software every day. They provide day-to-day support for users. They make sure all parts of a computer system work to meet the organization’s goals. They use their strong communications skills to help and work with a variety of people within an organization.

With one of OC’s five IT AAS-T degrees, students can transfer directly into the Olympic College Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Systems program. The IT-Security Degree transfers to Western Washington University’s Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Systems Security offered at OC’s Poulsbo campus. The Evergreen State College also offers its “Upside Down” transfer option to students completing any of the five degrees. Students planning to transfer should work closely with an advisor at the baccalaureate institution before finalizing their education plan. The IT Security Degree is designed to transfer to WWU’s CISS degree offered at OC’s Poulsbo Campus.

See the Degrees and Certificates section of this catalog for course listings and other details.

This program prepares the graduate to obtain employment and become a productive Information Technology professional in a business oriented systems environment, specializing in front-end Web page development. Students will use a variety of tools and industry best practices to plan, design, and build Web pages that support business goals. Students study and practice elements of good user interface designs and the overall user experience.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Communicate in writing, non-verbally, and orally, to support the goals of the project.
2. Identify and demonstrate planning methods for presenting designs to customers, such as wireframes and prototypes.
3. Design and build Web pages using current technologies that employ best coding practices using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
4. Produce and integrate media for/into Web pages.
5. Effectively analyze, design, and deploy IT security solutions to support business needs.
6. Demonstrate best practices for supporting the user experience when building static Websites, including navigation, and responsive web design.