Designer Stream
Designer Stream: Mobile and Web Design Courses
The Designer Stream in the Web & Mobile App Design & Development (WMDD) Post-Degree Diploma at Langara College offers comprehensive web design courses tailored for those who aim to master digital design for both web and mobile platforms. Unlike the Development Stream, which focuses on programming, the Designer Stream emphasizes user-centered design, user experience, visual communication, and user interface best practices, equipping students with the skills needed to create user-friendly and accessible digital products.
No prior experience is necessary to start. The program covers everything from foundational graphic design and web design fundamentals to advanced techniques in typography, multimedia production, and 3D prototyping.
The program provides access to industry-standard applications, which include essential tools like Figma, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Illustrator from Adobe Creative Cloud, for mastering graphic and user interface design. By the end of these web design classes, students will be industry-ready, capable of producing high-quality work and keeping up with the rapidly changing tech landscape.
What is Web Design?
Web design is the art and science of creating visually appealing and user-friendly websites. It involves a combination of technical skills, such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and creative skills, such as graphic design and user experience (UX) design. At its core, web design is about crafting the overall look and feel of a website, ensuring it is both aesthetically pleasing and functional. This process includes everything from layout and color schemes to typography and interactive elements. By mastering web design, you can create digital experiences that are not only beautiful but also intuitive and accessible.
Introduction to Web Design
In today's digital age, web design plays a pivotal role in how we interact with the online world. Whether you're browsing an e-commerce site, reading a blog, or using a web application, the design of these platforms significantly impacts your experience. Web design is about creating user-friendly, functional, accessible, engaging, and beautiful digital experiences. This blend of creativity and technical expertise makes web design such a dynamic and rewarding field.
Skills Acquired in our Web Design Courses
The Designer Stream curriculum at Langara equips students with a robust skill set across various design disciplines, tools, and techniques. The courses provide a comprehensive understanding of web design, user experience, 3D modeling, and more, preparing students for real-world challenges in the tech industry. Front-end web development is emphasized as a fundamental component, highlighting skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript as essential tools for creating responsive and interactive web pages. Below is a detailed breakdown of the skills gained throughout our mobile development and design courses.
Practical, Project-Based Learning and Portfolio Development
Our courses emphasize hands-on, project-based learning, enabling both local and international students to work on real-world projects that build professional portfolios.
Core Design Skills: Application and Web Design Fundamentals
Students develop a strong foundation in design principles, crucial for creating high-quality digital graphics and well-designed mobile applications, websites, and web apps.
User Experience (UX) and Visual Communication
Focus on creating user-centered designs through research, psychology principles, and visual communication techniques.
3D and Multimedia Production
Broaden your skill set with multimedia content creation and 3D design for both digital and physical applications.
Game Design Basics and Career-Ready Skills
Develop skills that integrate creative design with computer programming and career-oriented training for job readiness in the digital space.
Project Management, Industry Trends, and Professional Certification
Stay updated on industry standards, project management techniques, and gain certifications that enhance employability in fields like computer science.
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Curriculum Overview for Our Web & Mobile App Design Program
Our four-term curriculum is designed to develop expertise in web and mobile app design, starting with foundational courses to provide a well-rounded understanding of the field.
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Meet Some of our Successful Designers!
"Having chosen the WMDD Post-Degree Diploma was the right thing. Without it, I don’t think I could have landed my dream job as a Lead Product Designer."
"WMDD teaches you both the technical side and the design side. It gave me more confidence going into the workforce as I now understand all the processes and the technical side of each platform."
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