Website Designer
- 1. Website DesignerBikram BrarTEJ2O0Mr. LoweSept. 20, 2010
- 2. Descriptionwebsite designers design Internet sites.they plan how the site will be constructed or laid out, and what it will look like.layout is user-friendlythey plan the look and feel of the website to accurately reflect the purpose of the site’s content site should be visually appealing.
- 3. Expected hours per dayMost designers work 35 to 40 hours a week or moreEvening and weekend work can be quite commonGenerally work in office environments or from home, and spend a great deal of time at the computer.Earning PotentialDesigners employed by IT and other companies typically earn between $25,000 and $65,000 a yearAverage annual salary is somewhere between $35,000 and $50,000.A designer who is just starting out may make as little as $15,000 a yearWell-established designer may make up to $100,000 a year or more.
- 4. Required High School Credits to Enter Education or Training ProgramRecommended grade 12 courses include:English Mathematics Science Social Studies Visual Arts Business & Management Marketing Computers Information Technology Electronics & Communications Technology
- 5. Type of Education/Training RequiredNo mandatory educational requirements for web designersCan take anywhere from less than a year to 2 years to earn a diploma A bachelor’s degree in computer science takes 3 to 4 years to complete Designers must be able to create websites using HTML and CSS. They should also be comfortable using Several web design programs or tools, such as Flash, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and JavaScript.
- 6. Location where Education/Training is AvailableMany technical schools and community colleges offer programs in web design or development.Also a few websites which provide helpful tutorials:http://www.discoverit.orghttp://www.webdesign.orgAny interested to see exactly what's required should visit:http://skills.edu.gov.on.ca/OSPWeb/jsp/en/nocdetails.jsp?key=2175
- 7. Possible employers in the Peel areaIBM, GTACGA Group, GTAPROCOM services, GTAIQPC, TorontoPolar Unlimited, Burlington