This Web Design course focuses on aspects of professional front-end web design technologies and processes. The front-end designer deals with the visual and experiential aspects of the web site \u2014 what the user sees and how they interact with the content. This is accomplished with visual graphics software and code to structure and display content in a browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This course will examine: visual design; wireframing in Figma, hand-coding static sites with HTML5\/CSS3; developing and managing dynamic sites using WordPress; responsive design concepts for multiple devices; accessibility; information architecture; and user experience design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By the end of the course, students should be able to:<\/strong><\/td>| Method of Assessment:<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> | Employ the techniques used in the professional practice of web design to design, deploy and maintain a dynamic, responsive website.<\/td> | Successful completion of Projects 1-2<\/td><\/tr> | Hand code a website using HTML5 and CSS3<\/td> | Successful completion of Project 1<\/td><\/tr> | Install WordPress and modify themes<\/td> | Successful completion of Project 1-2<\/td><\/tr> | Become familiar with the basic concepts of dynamic website technologies, including JavaScript, PHP and mySQL<\/td> | Successful completion of Project 2<\/td><\/tr> | Discuss the design process with a client, analyze supplied content and create information architectures to facilitate navigation and meaningful user experience<\/td> | Successful completion of Project 2<\/td><\/tr> | Utilize critical problem solving, decision-making skills, and relevant vocabulary necessary for presenting work and engaging the work of others.<\/td> | Every project submission is preceded by a critique and discussion of the progress of the work-in-progress. Each student will be encouraged and required to present their ideas and reasoning to their classmates with the emphasis on succinct and articulate thoughts that engage their audience.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n | |