Web Design I, 8 Week Course Outline

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1 Web Design I, 8 Week Course Outline Table of Contents Course Expectations... 2 How to Resources... 2 Module Week # Week # Module Week # Week # Module Week # Week # Module Week # Week #

2 Course Expectations You are expected to log into your online course a minimum of 3 days per week and spend a minimum of 9hrs per week working on course materials. You are to complete all modules by answering the self check quizzes throughout the module and submitting your score at the end of each module View & listen to all video and/or audio lectures All discussion questions are to be posted no later than by Thursday night by 11:59pm central standard time. o Post must be 250 word minimum o Post must include APA formatted parenthetical in text citations o Post must include reference list at the bottom of each post o References must be from credible sources such as online databases or libraries reference books. References CAN NOT be from Wikipedia, blogs, or non-credible websites Discussion question replies are due Sunday night by 11:59pm central standard time. o One has to reply to two different student s posts o Replies must be 100 word minimum each o If referencing or quoting in a reply you must use parenthetical citation and include your reference link All assignments and projects are to be zipped up into a ZIP file and uploaded into their respective area in blackboard. ed assignments will not be accepted All course correspondence or communication will be done through the ACES system. s will not be sent to private s o I will reply to all s within 24 hrs. I will be available for office hours via the virtual classroom at (click on the Digital Media s Virtual Classroom link and then enter your full name and the password is imed) o Office hours & Contact information is posted under the contact link in the online course How to Resources Click on the How-to Resources link in your course to get a quick how-to guides or videos to help with various things that you may be trying to figure out how to do. I d recommend watching all the video s so that you can answer questions on the course quiz. Upon completing this video series be sure to take the course quiz to make sure that you are prepared for this online experience.

3 Module 1 Week # 1 1. You will update & upload a picture to your profile by Tuesday night at Midnight Central Standard Time 2. Post a brief bio and introduction about yourself that answers the following questions by Tuesday night at Midnight Central Standard Time a. What is your name and what do you prefer to be called? b. What is your major? And why did you choose this major? c. What is your experience with technology and computers? What is about technology and computers that you like or dislike? d. Have you ever taken a fully online course before? If yes what do you think about them? If no why did you decide to take this course online? e. What is your current level of expertise in regards to Web Design? What is it in regards to Web Development? (Ex. Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, or Master) What in your eyes makes you a (Beginner, Master, etc..)? f. How do you plan on using the knowledge or skills you gain from this course? 3. Read Syllabus/Course outline & Complete course quiz must be completed and turned in by Wednesday night at Midnight Central Standard Time 4. Answer the discussion question by Thursday night at Midnight Central Standard Time a. What is the difference between copyrighted material, fair use, intellectual property, and derivative works; and how does one know if content is copyrighted? 5. Complete & Upload a mock assignment into the turn-in area by Thursday night central standard time 6. Reply to two people s bio s & introductions by Thursday night Central Standard Time 7. Reply to two people s discussion posts by Sunday night at Midnight Central Standard Time 8. Complete the Try-It assignment # 1 - by Sunday night Midnight Central Standard Time Week # 2 a. What is a WYSIWYG editor? And how is Dreamweaver superior or inferior to regular WYSIWYG editors? 2. Upload & Turn in Try-It assignment # 2 - by Thursday night at Midnight Central Standard Time 3. Reply to two people s discussion posts by Sunday night at Midnight Central Standard Time 4. Complete & Upload Project #1 - by Sunday night Midnight Central Standard Time

4 Module 2 Week # 3 a. What types of colors should you consider when designing a website? 3. Upload & Turn in Try-It assignment #3 - by Sunday night Midnight Central Standard Time 4. Begin Project 2 Watch tutorial Week # 4 a. What influences does CSS have on a website design? 3. Upload & Turn in Try-It assignment #4 - by Thursday night at Midnight Central Standard Time Complete & Upload Project #2 - by Sunday night Midnight Central Standard Time Module 3 Week # 5 a. What constraints may a designer face when creating a website? Can the designer him/herself be a hindrance? 3. Upload & Turn in Try-It assignment #5 - by Sunday night Midnight Central Standard Time 4. Begin Project 3 Watch tutorial Week # 6 a. What makes for bad web design? Provide at least 3 examples either in an attached photo or Web links. 3. Upload & Turn in Try-It assignment #6 - by Thursday night at Midnight Central Standard Time 4. Complete & Upload Project #3 - by Sunday night Midnight Central Standard Time

5 Module 4 Week # 7 a. When choosing a domain name and a hosting company what are some things that you or your client should consider before you make the purchase of either or both? 3. Upload & Turn in Try-It assignment #7 - by Sunday night Midnight Central Standard Time 4. Begin Project #4 Watch Tutorial Week # 8 a. Now that this course is coming to an end, what did you find to be most useful and how did this course meet, exceed, or fail your expectations? 3. Upload & Turn in Try-It assignment #8 - by Thursday night Midnight Central Standard Time 4. Complete & Upload Project #4 - by Sunday night Midnight Central Standard Time