UX? It’s webspeak for “user experience.” In plain English: no one likes a confusing website. And that’s why they’ll hire you.
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$52k
Annual Salary
Our recent graduates of this program reported an average starting salary of $51,720.
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Student Satisfaction
99% of our recent graduates report they are satisfied with their Madison College education.
100%
Employed
100% of our recent graduates got a job in the industry.

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Web & Digital Media Design
Program Number: 102013
Your Degree:
Associate Degree
Area of Study:
Arts, Design and Humanities
Delivery Method:
Some Online/Some In Person
Estimated Time to Complete:
67 Credits | Finish degree in 2 years
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  • Program Overview

    Get the design and production skills you need for a career in the growing field of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design.

    The Web & Digital Media Design program will prepare you to create responsive web pages and content for many other types of applications, interactive projects and devices.

    HTML, CSS, JavaScript, web animation, motion graphics, content management systems and project management are just a few of the skills you will gain in order to produce a variety of cutting-edge interactive projects. The Web & Digital Media Design also includes courses emphasizing composition, color, typography, interface design and user experience. This will provide you with the front-end design skills needed to give interactive projects the creative advantage. You will have the opportunity to work with real clients and prepare a portfolio of work.

    Once admitted to the Web & Digital Media Design program, you may choose to earn an additional associate degree in Visual Communications or Graphic Design with only two more semesters of study. Attend an Advising, Application, Information & More (AAIM) Session to learn how.

    Program Details

    Students in the Web & Digital Media Design program can attend full- or part-time.

    Web & Digital Media Design classes are offered at the Madison College Truax campus.

    Web and Digital Media Design Careers

    Madison College associate degree graduates are ready for a range of professional positions in the field of Web & Digital Media Design including:

    • Front End Web Developer
    • Web Designer
    • Graphic Designer
    • Digital Marketing Specialist
    • Visual Designer
    • UX Designer
    • Interaction Designer
    • Information Architect
    • Web Assistant
  • Curriculum and Experience

    Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2024-2025 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.

    Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:

    • Progress toward your specific requirements
    • Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements

    If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.

    First Semester
    10-201-102
    3 credits
    10-201-103
    3 credits
    10-201-136
    2 credits
    10-201-137
    1 credit
    10-201-181
    3 credits
    10-801-195
    3 credits
    10-804-123
    3 credits
    Second Semester
    10-201-151
    3 credits
    10-201-163
    3 credits
    10-201-166
    3 credits
    10-201-168
    2 credits
    10-201-177
    3 credits
    10-801-196
    3 credits
    Third Semester
    10-201-121
    3 credits
    10-201-156
    3 credits
    10-201-157
    3 credits
    10-201-178
    3 credits
    10-206-129
    2 credits
    10-809-199
    3 credits
    Fourth Semester
    10-201-158
    2 credits
    10-201-162
    2 credits
    10-201-189
    3 credits
    10-201-195
    3 credits
    10-809-197
    3 credits
    Elective
    3 credits
    Recommended Electives
    10-201-153
    2 credits
    10-201-183
    2 credits
    10-201-184
    2 credits
  • Admission

    To Apply

    Earning a degree is a great way to advance your career development opportunities, so apply today!

    International students who wish to apply for, maintain, or transfer their F-1 student visa status to Madison College are required to complete the International Admission Process.

    Application Dates

    Fall 2024

    • Application open
    • Application completion deadline is August 31, 2024

    Spring 2025

    • Application open
    • Application completion deadline is January 15, 2025

    Admission Requirements

    All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.

    1. Admission Application

    The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.

    2. Education Completion
    Official transcripts must be sent from the institutions you attended and indicate one of the following:

    • High school transcript (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
    • GED/HSED transcript
    • College transcript(s) showing:
      • Completion of an associate degree or higher, or
      • At least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4-point scale
        • The credits must be completed at a single college and cannot be combined with other transcripts
        • Any transfer credit listed on a transcript does not count toward the 30-credit minimum

    All high school and/or college transcripts are recommended to be submitted for Credit for Prior Learning evaluation.

    Additional Notes

    • Class capacity is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis.
    • Course prerequisites differ from admission requirements; admission into a program does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses or success in the program. Refer to program curriculum for details.

    After Acceptance

    Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at Madison College. 

    Questions?

    Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.

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  • Transfer Opportunities

    Wisconsin Private Schools

    Students who complete the Web and Digital Media Design degree at Madison College will be guaranteed admission to Edgewood College when students transfer directly from Madison College to Edgewood College within 5 years of completing the Associate Degree. Completion of the Web and Digital Media Design degree from Madison College guarantees graduates at least 55 transfer credits.
  • Career Outcomes

    After completing the Web & Digital Media Design program at Madison Area Technical College, you will be able to:

    • Apply the principles of design to develop strategic marketing and communication products and services.
    • Demonstrate proficiency in the use of design software, tools and technology.
    • Implement creative solutions from concept through completion using a formal process.
    • Apply effective legal and ethical business practices and project management skills.
    • Communicate artwork rationale in formal and informal settings.
    • Graduate Summary

      Graduate Report Summary Overview

      202020212022
      Number of Program Graduates10511
      Number of Surveys Sent10511
      Number of Surveys Returned437
      Percent of Surveys Returned
      Available for Employment437
      Percent Available for Employment100.00%100.00%100.00%
      Not in Labor Market
      Percent Not in Labor Market0.00%0.00%0.00%
      Available for Employment

      202020212022
      Graduates Employed427
      Percent of Graduates Employed100.00%66.70%100.00%
      Employed in Related Occupation317
      Percent Employed in Related Occupation75.00%50.00%100.00%
      Employed in Unrelated Occupation110
      Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation25.00%50.00%0.00%
      Employed - No Response000
      Percent Employed - No Response0.00%0.00%0.00%
      Seeking Employment010
      Percent Seeking Employment0.00%33.30%0.00%
      Reaction To Training at Madison College

      202020212022
      Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4)443.9
      Number of Satisfaction Responses437
      Very Satisfied (4)436
      Percent Very Satisfied100.00%100.00%85.70%
      Satisfied (3)001
      Percent Satisfied0.00%0.00%14.30%
      Unsatisfied (2)000
      Percent Unsatisfied0.00%0.00%0.00%
      Very Unsatisfed (1)000
      Percent Very Unsatisfied0.00%0.00%0.00%
      Primary Reason for Attending Madison College

      202020212022
      Number of Primary Reason Responses437
      Preparation for Getting a Job212
      Percent Preparation for Getting a Job50.00%33.30%28.60%
      Career Change103
      Percent Career Change25.00%0.00%42.90%
      Improvement of Existing Skills112
      Percent Improvement of Existing Skills25.00%33.30%28.60%
      Preparation for Further Education010
      Percent Preparation for Further Education0.00%33.30%0.00%
      Personal Interest000
      Percent Personal Interest0.00%0.00%0.00%
      Other000
      Percent Other0.00%0.00%0.00%
      When Employment was Obtained

      202020212022
      Number of When Employment Obtained Responses427
      Before Enrollment110
      Percent Before Enrollment25.00%50.00%0.00%
      While Attending the College101
      Percent While Attending the College25.00%0.00%14.30%
      After Training at the College216
      Percent After Training at the College50.00%50.00%85.70%
      Location of Employment (related and unrelated)

      202020212022
      Number of Employment Location Responses426
      In College District315
      Percent In College District75.00%50.00%83.30%
      In Wisconsin, Not in District000
      Percent of In Wisconsin0.00%0.00%0.00%
      Outside of Wisconsin111
      Percent Outside Wisconsin25.00%50.00%16.70%
      Employer Location Unknown000
      Percent Location Unknown0.00%0.00%0.00%
      Salary Trend
      Salary Trend202020212022
      Full Time Employment (Related Job)Full Time Salary Count215
      Average Monthly Wage$4,209$3,759$4,310
      Average Hourly Wage$24.47$21.85$25.06
      Average Work Hours per Week47.54440
      Part Time Employment (Related Job)Part Time Salary Count11
      Average Hourly Wage$13.00$18.00
      Average Work Hours per Week1515
    • Graduate Employers

      Graduate Employers for academic year: 2022
      Employer(s)Job TitleCity*State**Positions
      Art GeckoWeb Designer Intern
      Convergent ScienceGraphic Designer
      Imagemakers IncWeb DesignerWamegoKS
      Powderkeg Web DesignWeb DesignerVerona
      SRHMotion Design InternMilwaukee
      ZebradogUI/UX Designer

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      ** - Only states outside of Wisconsin will display.

      *** - If you have a position to post, please contact Career and Employment Services at jobpostings@madisoncollege.edu

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