Web Development – Front-End Design Program (Postgraduate) (G418)
Program Description
Program Overview
Eligible for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): Yes
CIP code: 11.0801
Front-End Design focuses on human-centred design to produce high-impact websites and apps. Through our Web Development – Front-End Design one-year graduate certificate program, you'll learn how to build apps and interfaces that meet industry-standards for effective code engineering and responsible design, going beyond traditional websites.
Full Description
This one-year Web Development – Front-End Design graduate certificate program will teach you to translate concepts and ideas into visual and functional interfaces, websites, applications, and systems––both personal and professional. As a front-end developer, you'll use human-centred design to produce high-impact websites and apps that respond to the needs of clients in sectors ranging from healthcare to fintech, retail to technology, and beyond.
This exciting program sets a new standard for application development with a core focus on five pillars:
- accessible user interface design (“UI”)
- intuitive user experience design (“UX”)
- industry workflow and problem solving skills
- full-stack application architecture
- front-end development
With application design and development remaining critical skills in the digital economy, we designed this program to meet industry needs. Efficient and effective communication with stakeholders and audiences alike is needed in nearly every contemporary industry, from retail to marketing, and beyond.
As a graduate of this program, you'll have the theoretical and hands-on training to:
- Develop custom front-end interactive prototypes and solutions, using the latest techniques in HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
- Integrate the latest libraries and frameworks to improve efficiency, while maximizing employability.
- Master the development workflow, including testing, debugging, documentation, bundling, and deployment.
- Put user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design principles into practice.
- Apply knowledge from all levels of the design and development stack to create solutions that meet the requirements of a client brief.
Your Field Education Options
During the third semester of the program, students will take part in a Work-Integrated Learning placement with an industry sponsor.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Courses
Required Courses
Semester 1
| Course Code | Courses |
|---|---|
| DESN 3031 | Applied Interface Design |
| DESN 3032 | Applied Interface Development |
| DESN 3033 | User Interface Design and Technique |
| DESN 3034 | Prototyping and Experience Design |
| DESN 3035 | Libraries, Tools and Workflow |
| DESN 3036 | Studio Practice 1 |
Semester 2
| Course Code | Courses |
|---|---|
| DESN 3037 | Front-End Application Architecture |
| DESN 3038 | Data Design and Development |
| DESN 3039 | Industry Employment and Portfolio |
| DESN 3040 | Future Interface Design |
| DESN 3041 | Front-End Frameworks |
| DESN 3042 | Studio Practice 2 |
Semester 3
| Course Code | Courses |
|---|---|
| DESN 3043 | Front-End Design Field Placement |
| or | |
| DESN 3053 | Work Integrated Project |
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate demonstrates the ability to:
- Determine and document requirements for web computing projects based on the effective application of stakeholder needs.
- Prepare and present proposals and business plans for web applications that satisfy stakeholder requirements.
- Design, model, implement and optimize accessible web solutions to meet client requirements and constraints and align with standards and best practices.
- Design, model, implement, optimize and maintain databases to support data-driven solutions for web environments.
- Implement a development process to support consistency between development platforms and production platforms.
- Develop the appropriate information architecture in order to satisfy a broad range of requirements and enhance the user experience.
- Apply project management concepts to web environment projects to ensure the effective management throughout the lifecycle of the project.
- Test, troubleshoot and debug web applications to support requirements and meet Quality Assurance objectives.
- Communicate and collaborate with team members and stakeholders to ensure effective working relationships.
- Evaluate proposed solutions to optimize and improve web applications based on usability testing and analysis.
- Adhere to ethical, legal and regulatory requirements and/or principles to develop and manage web applications.
- Select and apply strategies for personal and professional development to enhance work performance.
- Use front-end frameworks to promote patterns of design and development that conform to the latest industry standards.
- Create interactive experiences for various types of front-end interfaces or devices, with a focus on user-facing applications.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
International Tuition
Additional Costs
*Amounts listed are the estimated total tuition, materials (non-refundable), student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2023. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2024 and at later dates. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
** Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2024. Tuition fees are subject to board approval. Material, student service and ancillary fees are estimated based on prior years. All fees are subject to change without notice. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
‡ Semester 3 fees will consist of a flat fee of $500.00 for field placement or work integrated project fees are to be paid separately, as this fee is not included in the total above.
International Students
Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.
Financial Assistance
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid webpages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements.
Admission Requirements
Ontario College Diploma, advanced diploma, degree or equivalent in computer science/studies, web programming, interaction design or related, or demonstrated work experience in design or computer development.
English Language Proficiency
Applicants with international transcripts who do not provide English proficiency test results must test at the college level in the George Brown College English assessment to be considered for admission.
Please visit English Proficiency for more details.
International Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.
International Students
Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply.
International students should apply through the George Brown College Online Application System.
Contact Us
School of Design
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 3129
Email: game@georgebrown.ca
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page
Visit Our Campus
This program is part of our School of Design, located at our Waterfront Campus at 3 Lower Jarvis St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
School of Design Building
The School of Design resides in a new 103,000-square-foot facility in the Daniels Waterfront – City of the Arts development. This state-of-the-art building supports academic programs and industry projects with features such as:
- virtual and augmented reality lab
- usability and testing lab
- Future Ways of Living lab
- peer tutor lab
- digital sandbox
- incubators
- prototyping and workshop spaces
- design and innovation showcase spaces
Come and have your questions answered, learn about the program content and career options, meet your friendly professors and staff and experience what it is like to be in a George Brown College classroom at one of our information sessions. You can also book a campus tour.
