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Introduction
This is the course content and resources area of the program for an introductory course in Design principles. It is based on an edition of a COAP 3150 course at Webster University, Geneva. This is not the official syllabus nor the official program. See the (closed) WorldClassroom (Blackboard).
Course objectives
Technical level outcomes
- Successfully implement (code) a web site from a design plan
- Gain further understanding of XHTML and CSS
- Understand and select appropriate graphic formats for the web
- Implement SVG within XHTML
- Embed web applications and services
- Use a code/design application to develop and manage a web site
Design level outcomes
- Apply a systematic design process
- Structure information on a web site to meet user and client needs
- Design interactions on a website
- Develop and use appropriate visual presentation styles
- Evaluate prototypes and suggest recommendations
Theoretical level outcomes
- Use design processes and models
- Apply colour theory to design
- Apply design principles to web layouts
- Apply web design (usability) principles
- Design a basic usability test
Soft skills
- Find and assemble resources
- Relate assignments to personal project development
- Diagram designs and processes
- Basic project management
Course organization
Grading
Grading is based on assignments, exams and the final project to be developed during the course and completed at the end - (see syllabus in WorldClassRoom (closed) for details).
- Term project (25%)
- Assignments (15%)
- project phases
- exercises
- Exams
- Mid-term - (20%) take home (week 4 - 21/01/2012)
- Final exam -(30%) (week 8 - 02/03/2012)
- Attendance and participation - (10%)
Course structure
Classes will, for the most part be divided into 2 parts.
- presentations and activities on theoretical concepts related to web design and development
- demos and practical exercises (hands on)
Environments
Several environments will be used to organize and present material for use during and outside of class.
WorldClassRoom (Blackboard) - Webster University's online learning environment - will be used for :
- ALL assignments that will be presented within learning modules for each week.
- ALL communications regarding
- grades and feedback
- email messages
- requests for help or clarifications (forum, mail)
Edutechwiki will be used to present :
- additional resources
- links to readings
- weekly programs
Textbook
- Artistic Web Design Using Adobe Dreamweaver & Photoshop: An Introduction By Vickie Ellen Wolper
Weekly program
- COAP:COAP-3150 - week 1
- COAP:COAP-3150 - week 2
- COAP:COAP-3150 - week 3
- COAP:COAP-3150 - week 4 - MID-TERM EXAM!
- COAP:COAP-3150 - week 5
- COAP:COAP-3150 - week 6
- COAP:COAP-3150 - week 7
- COAP:COAP-3150 - week 8 - FINAL EXAM! Project deadline
General resources
Guides
Tutorials
References sites
List of web design related reference sites and glossaries