Webdesign & Development
Diploma and Bachelor
The Web Design & Development Department
The online world is becoming more varied, diverse and is rapidly evolving. This means that the need for creative front-end designers and qualified web programmers will increase in the coming years. Unusual ideas, innovative concepts and sustainable solutions are high in demand. After completing a professional qualification, academic degree or professional development in our Web Design & Development Department, your job prospects include a career as a screen designer, graphic artist, web developer, database programmer or mobile application developer. The online world awaits!
Job profiles in the web business
The worldwide web offers a wide range of career opportunities, be it SEO, content maintenance, programming languages, design or mobile apps. A professional qualification from SAE will pave the way for the career of your choice. Our academic degree will equip you with the necessary skills that are essential for a job in the web business.
Webdesign & Development
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Excerpts from the curriculum
Our curriculum combines theory with practice: first you learn the basics of your field, then you apply them in real projects – with a focus on industry standards, interdisciplinary collaboration and market economy aspects. This is the best way to prepare for your career!
Web Design Fundamentals
Elements and Principles of Design, Web Typography, Responsive Design, Web Prototyping
Web Development Basics
Introduction to HTML and CSS, Document Object Model (DOM), CSS Animations, Programming Fundamentals
Front-end Fundamentals
Animations and Micro Interactions with JavaScript, Module Builders and Task Runners, DOM Manipulation
Back-end Fundamentals
Back-End Scripting Languages, URL Redirection and Manipulation, Design Patterns, Remote Server Administration
Industry Workflows
Web Application, Unit Testing, Usability Testing, TypeScript, Client-Side JavaScript Framework React
Possible Final Projects
Implementation of a Personal Project for a Fictional Client or Sponsor with Predefined Scripting Languages
Learning and studying
At the SAE Institute, you will find exactly the right model that suits your life situation, depending on the qualification you are aiming for. Whether vocational training, bachelor’s or master’s degree, part-time or full-time – we will accompany you on your way into the media industry.
Professional Qualification
The SAE Diploma provides you with the knowledge and skills you need to carry out work assignments from industry correctly and to a high standard in just 18 months. You will learn about modern hardware and software and current work processes, from the basics to specific applications, and put this knowledge into practice in exercises and projects. The SAE Diploma therefore provides you with the ideal preparation for a career in the creative industries.
The SAE Advanced Diploma builds on the SAE Diploma and expands it to include essential soft skills and market economy aspects. You will work on a larger team project and gain additional routine in your field. In addition, you will be confronted with teamwork and the organisation of team projects, which are an important part of today’s working world. The SAE Advanced Diploma is supplemented by business management aspects such as financial calculation of the project, implementation of project-specific marketing measures and considerations regarding possible distribution channels. This qualifies you for the planning and organisation of more complex media projects.
Academic Degree
Together with our partner university, the University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom, you can continue your studies from the SAE Advanced Diploma to a bachelor’s degree.
Interdisciplinary teaching is supplemented by topic-specific support in small groups by specialist lecturers from the Germany-Austria region. These formats take place online – but you continue to use the resources (equipment, facilities, assistance from other students) of your home campus for your projects.
In the Top Up Bachelor’s programme, your project ideas are taken to the next level under the supervision of the partner university. You will acquire additional specialised knowledge and skills and learn to approach creative projects in a structured and planned manner. You will take on the perspective of the creative director, contribute your skills to the project and organise additional people to help you turn your vision into reality.
The Bachelor Programme combines the SAE Diploma, the SAE Advanced Diploma and the Top Up Bachelor into one comprehensive programme. You will receive several intermediate qualifications, gradually qualifying you for your bachelor’s degree. Depending on your personal circumstances, the programme can be completed as a 24-month ‘Fast Track Programme’ on a full-time basis or as a 36-month ‘Extended Programme’ on a part-time basis.
