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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
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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.
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Admission
To Apply
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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
Spring 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is January 15, 2025
Fall 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is August 31, 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.
Get Started!
Apply to Madison College and take the first step towards your Web & Digital Media Design career.
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Transfer Opportunities
Wisconsin Private Schools
Outlines guaranteed admissions and efficient transfer for Madison College students who receive an AAA in Web & Digital Media Design transferring to Edgewood College's Web Design and Development Pathway. -
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.
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Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2021 2022 2023 Number of Program Graduates 5 11 10 Number of Surveys Sent 5 11 10 Number of Surveys Returned 3 7 8 Percent of Surveys Returned Available for Employment 3 7 7 Percent Available for Employment 100.0% 100.0% 87.5% Not in Labor Market Percent Not in Labor Market 0.0% 0.0% 12.5% Available for Employment
2021 2022 2023 Graduates Employed 2 7 6 Percent of Graduates Employed 66.7% 100.0% 85.7% Employed in Related Occupation 1 7 5 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 50.0% 100.0% 83.3% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 1 0 1 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 50.0% 0.0% 16.7% Employed - No Response 0 0 0 Percent Employed - No Response 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Seeking Employment 1 0 1 Percent Seeking Employment 33.3% 0.0% 14.3% Reaction To Training at Madison College
2021 2022 2023 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 4 3.9 3.5 Number of Satisfaction Responses 3 7 8 Very Satisfied (4) 3 6 4 Percent Very Satisfied 100.0% 85.7% 50.0% Satisfied (3) 0 1 4 Percent Satisfied 0.0% 14.3% 50.0% Unsatisfied (2) 0 0 0 Percent Unsatisfied 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Very Unsatisfied (1) Percent Very Unsatisfied 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2021 2022 2023 Number of Primary Reason Responses 3 7 8 Preparation for Getting a Job Percent Preparation for Getting a Job Career Change Percent Career Change Improvement of Existing Skills Percent Improvement of Existing Skills Preparation for Further Education Percent Preparation for Further Education Personal Interest Percent Personal Interest Other Percent Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% When Employment was Obtained
2021 2022 2023 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 2 7 6 Before Enrollment 1 0 1 Percent Before Enrollment 50.0% 0.0% 16.7% While Attending the College 0 1 4 Percent While Attending the College 0.0% 14.3% 66.7% After Training at the College 1 6 1 Percent After Training at the College 50.0% 85.7% 16.7% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2021 2022 2023 Number of Employment Location Responses 2 7 6 In College District 1 5 6 Percent In College District 50.0% 71.4% 100.0% In Wisconsin, Not in District 0 1 0 Percent of In Wisconsin 0.0% 14.3% 0.0% Outside of Wisconsin 1 1 0 Percent Outside Wisconsin 50.0% 14.3% 0.0% Employer Location Unknown 0 0 0 Percent Location Unknown 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Salary Trend 2021 2022 2023 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 1 5 2 Average Monthly Wage $3,759 $4,310 $4,548 Average Hourly Wage $21.85 $25.06 $26.44 Average Work Hours per Week 44.0 40.0 40.0 Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count 1 3 Average Hourly Wage $18.00 $50.00 Average Work Hours per Week 15.0 23.3 -
Graduate Employers
Graduate Employers for academic year: 2023 Employer(s) Job Title City* State** Positions Cricket Design Works UX/UI Designer Pop-Dot Marketing Associate Designer Rippe Keane Marketing Graphic Designer Self-Employed Freelance Graphic Designer Self-Employed Freelance Graphic & Web Designer Sun Prairie * - Only cities outside of Madison will display.
** - Only states outside of Wisconsin will display.
*** - If you have a position to post, please contact Career and Employment Services at jobpostings@madisoncollege.edu
