Riverland Community College

This course enables students to master the computer.  This course prepares students for success in courses requiring computer use.  The course guides the student through basic and advanced computer operation.  File system organization, drivers, firewalls, virus protection system configuration and troubleshooting the computer are topics of discussion.  This course is part of the Computer Technology program which is an accredited program in World Organization of Webmaster (WOW) Professional Academy.

      (2 Cr – 2 lect, 0 lab)  

This course covers the basic programing for creating Android apps.  The course is project- oriented focusing on the major mobile platforms.  Software Development Kits (SDK) will be used in the creation of mobile apps.     

(3 Cr – 3 lect, 0 lab) 

This course is an introduction to the process of planning a website.  Graphic design concepts and typography techniques will be emphasized. Use step-by-step lessons to learn Adobe Photoshop the industry-standard image editing software. Text based editors will be used to develop basic HTML5 and CSS3 web pages.  Gain exposure to the latest web design trends which include accessibility, responsive and mobile design. Students will develop and enhance their HTML, CSS and graphic design skills.

Web Design I is the first of a two-course sequence. This course is part of the Computer Technology program which is an accredited program in World Organization of Webmaster (WOW) Professional Academy.

(3 Cr – 3 lect, 0 lab)

This course is an introduction to HTML 5, CSS 3 and Web standards. Students develop and design responsive web sites using hand coding of HTML 5 and CSS3 (Cascading Style Sheets). Students will acquire a comprehensive foundation in reading and writing HTML 5 web pages. Responsive web pages will be developed using media queries. The course promotes using HTML5 to comply with Section 508 guidelines for accessibility. This course is part of the Web Design and Web Developer degrees which are accredited by the World Organization of Webmasters (WOW).

(3 Cr – 3 lect, 0 lab)

This course focuses on creating Animation and Interactive web sites using the HTML 5 Canvas and WebGL (Web Graphics Library). The HTML5 Canvas allows multimedia elements to be added to web pages. No programing experience is required to be successful in this class. Completion of CPRO 1002 or concurrent enrollment in CPRO 1002 is recommended. This course is part of the Computer Technology program which is an accredited program in World Organization of Webmaster (WOW) Professional Academy.

(3 cr – 3 lect, 0 lab)

This is an introductory Social Media Marketing course that explores the rapidly growing multibillion-dollar digital marketing industry.  Topics include social media platforms, strategy implementation, and measurement tools. An emphasis will be placed on blogging and writing copy for the web.  This course will give students a strong foundation for dealing with the ever-changing audience, platforms and technologies of digital marketing.

This course is part of the Computer Technology program which is an accredited program in World Organization of Webmaster (WOW) Professional Academy. 

      (4 Cr – 4 lect, 0 lab) 

This course will introduce students to the Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies.  This course is project based.  Students will create VR and AR applications. 

(3 Cr – 3 lect, 0 lab) 

This is a hands-on introductory digital photography course that will focus on camera basics and settings, image manipulation, composition techniques and a wide range of special effects.  Learn how to take professional quality shots using the same tricks as the pros.  This course is designed to teach you the ins and outs of digital photography, even if you have little to no experience.

Adobe Photoshop is required and can be purchased from the Riverland Bookstore at a substantial discount.  Students may use any digital camera for this course. A smart phone camera is acceptable. This course is part of the Computer Technology program which is an accredited program in World Organization of Webmaster (WOW) Professional Academy.

(3 Cr – 3 lect, 0 lab)