Digital Media and Design - Web Development and Interactive Design Option A.A.S.
Associate in Applied Science- Cost
- $10,850* (estimated)
Build user-friendly digital experiences from concept to interface
Become a versatile web developer in just two years at the College of Lake County. With an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Digital Media and Design – Web Development and Interactive Design, you’ll learn the skills needed to design, build and improve websites.
Through career-focused coursework and projects, you’ll gain work-ready experience creating responsive, search-optimized sites. You’ll also learn key visual design, UX and UI principles to build websites that are accessible, attractive and easy to use.
This degree prepares you for entry-level roles such as web developer, front-end developer, interactive designer or digital media specialist. You can also transfer your credits to continue your studies in computer information systems, web development or related fields.
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Internships Available
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Career Degree
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Program Length: 2 Years
Finish in 2 years as a full-time student.
*Estimated cost is based on recommended pathway credit hours for full-time students for academic year 2025-2026. This includes in-district tuition and comprehensive fees, before financial aid, including grants, loans, and scholarships, is applied. Actual cost may vary to include additional fees, materials, and other cost of attendance factors such as living expenses, transportation, etc. Explore opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about the Cost of Attendance.
Career Outlook
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- complete the admission process
- choose an academic program
- enroll in first-semester classes
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Recommended Pathway
This pathway serves as a guide for students to complete the degree or certificate assuming full-time enrollment (registered in 12 or more credit hours per semester) with Semester 1 typically representing a Fall term.
Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their College and Career Navigator (CCN) to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements based on individual academic goals. For a more comprehensive list of course options and degree requirements, see the CLC college catalog.
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- Credit for prior learning available
- Dual credit options available
- Global citizenship
- Online/Virtual options available
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Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights CLC 120 2 - Dual credit options available
- Online/Virtual options available
ENG 121 3 - Credit for prior learning available
- Dual credit options available
- Online/Virtual options available
DMD 113 3 - Online/Virtual options available
ART 122 3 - Credit for prior learning available
DMD 116 3 - Online/Virtual options available
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Course Code CLC 120 Course Title Credits 2 Course Highlights Dual credit options available Online/Virtual options available -
Course Code ENG 121 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights Credit for prior learning available Dual credit options available Online/Virtual options available -
Course Code DMD 113 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights Online/Virtual options available -
Course Code ART 122 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights Credit for prior learning available -
Course Code DMD 116 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights Online/Virtual options available
Course options: Students can choose ENG 120 instead of ENG 121. Students also can choose other courses instead of DMD 113.
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Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights DMD 111 3 - Dual credit options available
- Online/Virtual options available
DMD 216 3 - Online/Virtual options available
ART 222 3 - Online/Virtual options available
MTH 114 3 - Credit for prior learning available
- Dual credit options available
- Online/Virtual options available
PHI 125 3 - Global citizenship
- Online/Virtual options available
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Course Code DMD 111 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights Dual credit options available Online/Virtual options available -
Course Code DMD 216 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights Online/Virtual options available -
Course Code ART 222 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights Online/Virtual options available -
Course Code MTH 114 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights Credit for prior learning available Dual credit options available Online/Virtual options available -
Course Code PHI 125 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights Global citizenship Online/Virtual options available
Course options: Students can choose CIT 171 instead of DMD 216. Students also can choose other courses instead of MTH 114 and PHI 125.
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Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights ART 149 3 - Dual credit options available
- Online/Virtual options available
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Course Code ART 149 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights Dual credit options available Online/Virtual options available
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Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights DMD 218 3 CMM 121 3 - Dual credit options available
- Online/Virtual options available
BUS 239 3 DMD 115 3 - Online/Virtual options available
DMD 157 3 - Online/Virtual options available
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Course Code DMD 218 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights -
Course Code CMM 121 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights Dual credit options available Online/Virtual options available -
Course Code BUS 239 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights -
Course Code DMD 115 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights Online/Virtual options available -
Course Code DMD 157 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights Online/Virtual options available
Course options: Students can choose other courses instead of CMM 121, BUS 239 and DMD 157.
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Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights DMD 256 3 - Online/Virtual options available
DMD 125 3 ENG 288 3 DMD 117 3 - Online/Virtual options available
ANT 121 3 - Credit for prior learning available
- Global citizenship
- Online/Virtual options available
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Course Code DMD 256 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights Online/Virtual options available -
Course Code DMD 125 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights -
Course Code ENG 288 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights -
Course Code DMD 117 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights Online/Virtual options available -
Course Code ANT 121 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights Credit for prior learning available Global citizenship Online/Virtual options available
Course options: Students can choose other courses instead of ENG 288 and ANT 121.
Total Credit Hours
62Build in-demand skills on industry-standard digital tools
In your classes, you’ll work on both Mac and PC systems and use the same digital marketing design tools professionals rely on. It’s a hands-on way to build confidence and develop real, work-ready skills, with access to a wide range of digital tools and applications.
Meet your instructors
More than 1,000 full-time and part-time faculty teach at CLC. Nearly all of them have a master's degree or more.
CLC faculty teach the same materials you’d learn at a big school. They bring real-world experience into the classroom so you can gain job-ready skills and help you become the very best version of yourself.
Apply now: It's easy and free
Complete the application form to begin your program.
After you apply, a Career and College Navigator (CCN) will reach out to answer your questions, guide your next steps and help you get enrolled. Explore steps to apply at CLC.
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