Bachelor’s Degree (BA) in Digital Design: Web Design Emphasis
Bachelor’s Degree (BA) in Digital Design: Web Design Emphasis
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The Bachelor of Arts in Digital Design with an Emphasis in Web Design degree is designed to help prepare you to work in a variety of industries that use screen-based content, including advertising, marketing, branding, social media and corporate communications. If you’re interested in developing your technology skills, the website design courses at Grand Canyon University can provide a strong foundation in all forms of digital design with a focus on user experience (UX), user interaction (UI) and web design.
As a digital design major at GCU, you will have opportunities to put what you’ve been taught into practice. Through hands-on experiential learning activities, you will be prompted to develop a professional portfolio of web and digital design samples, which may support your search for internships and other work opportunities.
Digital design may be an ideal career path if you are passionate about technology but also have a creative mindset and want opportunities to work on a range of project types — from web design and application design to user experience (UX) or user interaction design applied in gaming, advertising and entertainment design — and many more. This digital design degree from GCU can help you turn your creativity into a potential career path. You’ll have opportunities to further your technical proficiencies and design skills while benefiting from a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on learning activities.
As a modern university, GCU is committed to utilizing technological solutions that can help enhance accessibility to education for our students. With our interactive e-learning platform, you can take website design courses online. Join an online community of digital design students and benefit from hearing a range of perspectives in online forums. You will work through curriculum under the guidance of instructors who are knowledgeable in their fields, yet with the convenience and flexibility that comes with being an online digital design major.
If you’re interested in being a traditional, on-campus student, GCU welcomes you to earn your digital design degree on our campus in Phoenix. Work through digital design curriculum and UX design techniques while benefiting from face-to-face engagement with your instructors and fellow students. As a Christian university, GCU encourages students in each of our colleges to participate in on-campus worship activities and faith-centered groups. Surround yourself with like-minded peers and enjoy a supportive learning community as you acquire a well-rounded, distinctly Christian education.
During your time at GCU, you may have the opportunity to enhance your skills and use your creativity in extracurricular activities that can help supplement your classwork. We encourage students to participate in GCU’s design club, the Creative Herd, and support local chapters of professional associations for design like the Arizona chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) and the American Advertising Federation (AAF) to discover design events and opportunities for networking.
In our information-driven society, a digital design degree can empower you to apply your skills in crafting design solutions. The website design courses at GCU focus on core UX skills and how to communicate in a visual society and create engaging and enriching digital information.
Throughout the program, you’ll be taught skills that cover the following areas:
In every studio course, you will be prompted to create dynamic visual content.(See disclaimer 1) This digital design degree program aims to create adept UX/UI designers with a set of skills that appeal across all sectors of the economy. In addition, you may be provided opportunities to specialize in different areas of interest.
Behind every screen today is a digital designer deciding what content goes where, what moves and how to marry both form and function in order to create an enjoyable brand journey. Our digital website design courses are developed to support foundational creative skills, skill enhancement, motion graphics and portfolio development.
This program includes the following core competencies:
During your senior year, you will create a professional portfolio, showcasing refined design skills, effective communication, problem-solving and critical thinking while integrating ethical leadership with a Christian worldview. The program can help guide you to continually refine your craft through prototype development and responsive feedback, with the goal of helping you graduate prepared to pursue diverse industries.
Throughout the portfolio process, creativity is encouraged to highlight your distinct skill set. A portfolio course typically taken during your second year of college (sophomore year) can help you prepare yourself for potential internships, developing employer-ready digital design pieces, while the senior portfolio showcases advanced skills, preparing you for interviews in sought-after digital design or web design careers after obtaining your degree.
Graduates who possess the design skills necessary to create websites, apps, kiosks and interactive displays may work toward seeking a career in virtually any industry, including private companies, the public sector and nonprofit organizations. With a solid foundation in digital design and web design competencies, you may be prepared to pursue a range of jobs, such as a graphic designer and an art director.
Median annual wage for web developers and digital designers as of May 2023(See disclaimer 2)
Grand Canyon University is pleased to be an institutionally accredited school that emphasizes quality instruction and a well-rounded curriculum. In addition, the Higher Learning Commission has continually accredited GCU since 1968. The College of Arts and Media is aligned with the university's dedication to maintaining the principles and standards set forth by our accrediting organizations.
It can be challenging to choose a degree program that fits your passions and may be aligned with your career goals. The following frequently asked questions and answers may help guide your decision-making process as you reflect upon your higher education options.
Can I become a UX or UI designer without a degree?
What's the difference between a web designer vs. web developer?
What is the industry outlook for web designers?
Is digital design the same as graphic design?
Why is web design important?
Transform your creative passion into a purposeful future by exploring our digital web design degree. Complete the form on this page to delve into the exciting possibilities at GCU.
Up to 90 credits, only 84 can be lower division
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Admission Requirements (Bachelor's)
OR 2.5+ Unweighted GPA and
Admission requirements may differ based on degree level, program and modality, or transfer status. Some programs of study may require a higher GPA and/or other qualifying criteria for admission. Please review full admission and program requirements in the University Policy Handbook.
*Math and reading only on a 1600 point scale (test date after 3/1/2016). SAT score of 1380 required for 2400 point scale (test date before 3/1/2016).
