Top School in Miami for Becoming a Web Designer

The University of Miami, located about five miles from Miami in Coral Gables, FL, serves about 16,000 students yearly. The university offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and Master of Fine Arts (MFA) programs with graphic arts and multimedia concentrations, a certificate program in Web design and a Web design Photoshop course.

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University of Miami

The University of Miami (UM), founded in 1925, is a 4-year, private non-profit school. With five campuses, it offers a full range of certificate and degree programs. In 2011, UM was ranked in the top 100 national universities by U.S. News and World Report. UM is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

The College of Arts and Sciences at UM offers undergraduate and graduate programs that are strong in the liberal arts. Offering 39 major options to about 4,000 students annually, this is the largest of the University of Miami's 12 schools and colleges. Computing capabilities are provided through a large server and wireless network with 60 computer labs on campus.

Web Design Programs

Photoshop Web Design Course

Students learn the advanced skills need to create professional images designed for the Web in this 24-hour course. Hands-on skills are emphasized and the theory required to design an image for the Web is incorporated. The course uses Adobe Photoshop in its latest version.

Web Designer Certificate Program

This 5-week course consists of 40 credit hours and teaches a student how to build a website from the ground up using the latest version of Adobe Dreamweaver. The program covers design, creation, launch, maintenance and management of a professional site.

Bachelor of Fine Arts With Concentration in Graphic Design and Multimedia

Students are expected to maintain a 2.0 or higher grade point average in this 120-credit-hour program. Satisfactory completion of general education requirements is mandatory. Students are introduced to drawing and electronic media, followed by a history of graphic design. Professional courses include animation and Web design. Primary, secondary and tertiary concentrations in graphics and multimedia can be taken. A portfolio must be presented before a BFA candidacy is approved.

Master of Fine Arts With Concentration in Graphic Design and Multimedia

This terminal 3-year program requires 60 credit hours to complete. A professional portfolio of 20 images must be approved prior to admission. Students must complete 30 graduate credits before being accepted to candidacy. The thesis for this program consists of an exhibition in the College Gallery or an approved off-campus gallery. The program offers teaching assistantships for fall applicants only.