Important Information to Know
IT Web Designer/Developer classes are typically delivered in a video conference format to the West Bend and Fond du Lac campuses in the evenings, as well as online. Classes are usually 16-weeks in duration. The online option may be “synchronous”. (Synchronous means there are real-time scheduled classes that you attend virtually.)
The classes follow a specific sequence each semester. It is important to work with your Academic Advisor when scheduling classes, especially if you are attending part-time. It is sequenced for a full-time student to complete in three semesters. One mistake could delay your graduation by a full year.
This program has a few general education courses (i.e. English, College 101, and Technical Reporting). These classes have flexibility in duration, scheduling, and location.
Something to consider: As an IT Web Designer and Developer Technical Diploma student, you are completing many of the same program courses as the Associate Degree program, Web Development and Design Specialist. The difference is 21 credits – two additional web classes and five additional general education classes. By taking the extra credits, you could graduate with both degrees.
Moraine Park also offers an IT Mobile Application Developer associate degree that partners well with the Web Associate Degree. These two programs combined are referred to as a dual degree. Many students choose to complete all three for the best employment and salary options.
Details when adding other degrees:
- IT Web Development and Design Specialist requires 7 additional classes. (21 credits)
- IT Mobile Application requires 8 additional classes. (22 credits beyond the Web development associate)
- A full-time student can complete these three degrees in 2.5 years. Taking summer classes could allow you to progress even more quickly.
- The dual degree academic planner would be followed.
- You can work with your advisor to add the dual degree option and select classes.
Technology Requirements
- Adobe Creative Cloud subscription is required for this program. You may purchase out of pocket for a student-discounted price directly from Adobe or from the eCampus Bookstore. or download for free through VDI (NOTE: This will only work if you have strong internet connection). Instructions are below:
- Go to morainepark.edu
- Click on the myMPTC
- Click on Student & Employee and Log In
- Enter mydesktop.morainepark.edu
- The login screen will appear and you can enter your MPTC email address and click “Next” and then enter your password to sign in.
- A GoDaddy subscription is required for a web hosting plan and a domain name. The costs are minimal but fluctuate: domain names are $10 per year, and a web host account can cost $10.99 a month. There are lower pricing options for extended subscriptions. You will use one account for multiple Web classes.
- There are additional software applications that you download FREE. These will be explained by faculty and listed on the course syllabus.
- A PC or MAC computer, either desktop or laptop, is required. No tablets or Chrome books as these will not run the required software.
Recommended Computer Specifications:
Windows
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Processor | Intel® or AMD processor with 64-bit support; 2 GHz or faster processor with SSE 4.2 or later | |
| Operating system | Windows 10 (64-bit) version 1809 or later; LTSC versions are not supported | |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB or more |
| Graphics card | GPU with DirectX 12 support 2 GB of GPU memory |
GPU with DirectX 12 support 4 GB of GPU memory for 4k displays and greater |
| On Windows, a GPU with DirectX 12 support and 2 GB of GPU memory | ||
| Monitor resolution | 1280 x 800 display at 100% UI scaling | 1920 x 1080 display or greater at 100% UI scaling |
| Hard disk space | 4 GB of available hard-disk space; additional space is required for installation | 4 GB of available hard-disk space; additional space is required for installation
Fast internal SSD for app installation Separate internal drive for scratch disks. |
| Internet | Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services | |
macOS
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Processor | Intel processor with 64-bit support; 2 GHz or faster processor with SSE 4.2 or later | |
| Operating system | macOS Mojave (version 10.14) or later | macOS Big Sur (version 11) macOS Catalina (version 10.15) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB or more |
| Graphics card | GPU with Metal support 2 GB of GPU memory |
GPU with Metal support 4 GB of GPU memory for 4k displays and greater |
| On macOS, a GPU with Metal Support and 2 GB of GPU memory | ||
| Monitor resolution | 1280 x 800 display at 100% UI scaling | 1920 x 1080 display or greater at 100% UI scaling |
| Hard disk space | 4 GB of available hard-disk space; additional space is required for installation | 4 GB of available hard-disk space; additional space is required for installation
Fast internal SSD for app installation Additional high-speed drive(s) or SSD to set up scratch disks |
| Photoshop will not install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system | ||
| Internet | Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, membership validation, and access to online services | |
For further questions about the technology requirements, please contact either of the program instructors below:
Dominic Garofalo dgarofalo@morainepark.edu
Tammy R. Freund tfreund@morainepark.edu