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Prerequisites:
The students enrolled in this course should have a familiarity with general Macintosh procedures as well as experience with Adobe Photoshop. Students should be ready to work in a professional manner and respect the instructor’s efforts to spend time with as many students as possible. Students will be expected to complete assigned work with excellence to achieve the best possible grade. If a student desires to challenge the prerequisite course(s) they may do so. Please contact the Visual Communication office for more information. Prerequisites: ARTC 2305
Footer Link to page5 Students may choose to work on a Mac or a PC. Course materials will predominantly use illustrations depicting the Mac interface.
Software required: Online Students must have their own copy of Macromedia Dreamweaver 8, Fireworks 8, and a copy of at least Adobe Photoshop CS or above. Software resources for student pricing will be posted on the class web site. All students, from the online section as well as the classroom sections are encouraged to visit the labs on campus often.
Internet connection: Students must have a high-speed connection.
Server space: Students must obtain server space on their own (see chapter 20 of the course text) in order to post some of their projects and their final site. Recommended hosting resources will be made available to you in the Blackboard course.
 Course Description: IMED 1416 WEB PAGE DESIGN I (4-3-3). An introductory course where students will gain an understanding of web design and development Dreamweaver 8. Students will also be given a brief introduction to Fireworks 8. An overview of Interactivity and related topics will be discussed. Fee: $24 Prerequisites: ARTC 2305. (CAT 2383) Software required: Online Students must have their own copy of Macromedia Dreamweaver 8, Fireworks 8, and a copy of at least Adobe Photoshop CS or above. Software resources for student pricing will be posted on the class web site. All students, from the online section as well as the classroom sections are encouraged to visit the labs on campus often.
Internet connection: Students must have a high-speed connection.
Server space: Students must obtain server space on their own (see chapter 20 of the course text) in order to post some of their projects and their final site. Recommended hosting resources will be made available to you in the Blackboard course.
Course Description: IMED 1416 WEB PAGE DESIGN I (4-3-3). An introductory course where students will gain an understanding of web design and development Dreamweaver 8. Students will also be given a brief introduction to Fireworks 8. An overview of Interactivity and related topics will be discussed. Fee: $24 Prerequisites: ARTC 2305. (CAT 2383)
Student Audience:
The students enrolled in this class should have a familiarity with general Macintosh procedures as well as experience with Adobe Photoshop. Students taking online courses should be prepared to work in a disciplined self-paced manner. Students should be prepared to attend the weekly lab session to supplement their independent work. Additional non-instructed or open lab hours are offered on campus. Each student is strongly encouraged to participate in the discussion groups. In any classroom (online) situation that includes discussion and critical thinking, there are bound to be many differing viewpoints. These differences enhance the learning experience and create an atmosphere where students and instructors alike will be encouraged to think and learn. On sensitive and volatile topics, students may sometimes disagree not only with each other but also with the instructor. However, it is expected that faculty and students will respect the views of others when expressed in the forum discussions.
Required Texts and Materials:
Currently, the required text for this course is H.O.T. Dreamweaver 8 by Short and Green. A list of recommended (the most current and helpful) books and periodicals will be posted on the class web site and the Blackboard site (for online students). The instructor will also post a list of websites that can aid the student in understanding the objectives of the course.
Course Rationale: Web Page Design I
This course introduces the student to concepts and issues related to Design for the World Wide Web, as well as background on the larger topic of the Internet as a whole. Including instruction in basic programming (HTML) students will build the necessary foundation to further their skill development and software knowledge within the context of design/development for the web. To this end, students will learn the basic functions and tasks of the most popular HTML editing tool for Web design -Dreamweaver 8. Students are then prepared to 1) evaluate whether or not Web and Internet design is a viable career option for them, and 2) to pursue more advanced study in Web and Internet design if they choose to do so.
Course Objectives:
The student will develop a basic understanding of 1) how the Internet functions 2) The processes and components used in web design and development 3) Programming techniques, and software tools used in web development. The student will learn basic level HTML (HyperText Markup Language) and then build on those skills by developing a proficient use of HTML Editing software Macromedia Dreamweaver 8. Students will explore and apply design techniques in the creation and optimization of graphics for use in a web page with Photoshop CS and Macromedia Fireworks 8. The student will conceptualize, design, test, and debug a basic web site ready for placement onto the WWW.
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