Collin College existing syllabus to share with NISGTC Consortium Fall 2013 Collin College Business and Computer Systems COURSE INFORMATION COURSE NUMBER: IMED 1341 COURSE TITLE: INTERFACE DESIGN COURSE DESCRIPTION: Skill development in the interface design process including selecting interfaces that are meaningful to users and relative to a project's content and delivery system. Emphasis on aesthetic issues such as iconography, screen composition, colors, and typography. COURSE CREDIT HOURS: 3 LECTURE HOURS: 2 LAB HOURS: 2 PREREQUISITE: ITSE 1311 or consent of instructor STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: After successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: 1. Demonstrate using basic tools used to render graphics related to the design of web pages.(scans: F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, C18, C19) 2. Demonstrate using XHTML to create web documents(scans: F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, C11, C12, C13, C14, C18, C19) 3. Demonstrate use of typography design principles as related to web page design (Scans: F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, C18, C19) 4. Demonstrate creating CSS inline, embedded and external styles. (Scans: F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, C18, C19) 5. Demonstrate using CSS pseudo-classes, contextual selectors, classes and ids to format web documents. (Scans: F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, C18, C19) 6. Describe copyright, new industry trends, standard scripting/markup languages, and current issues affecting Internet/Web. (Scans: F1, F2, F4, F5, F10, F11, C11, C12, C13, C14, C15, C18, C19) 7. Demonstrate use of industry standard software program(s) to create user interfaces. (Scans: F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, C18, C19) 8. Demonstrate the interface design process that includes flowcharting, target audience analysis and content organization (Scans: F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, C18, C19) 9. Design and/or create user interfaces using human perception principles and usability standards (Scans: F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, C18, C19) 10. Critique and/or justify interface and screen design decisions based on the principles of interface and screen design(scans: F1, F2, F4, F5, F10, F11, C11, C12, C13, C14, C15, C18, C19) WITHDRAWAL POLICY: See the current Collin Registration Guide for the last day to withdraw. COLLIN COLLEGE ACADEMIC POLICIES: See the current Collin Student Handbook.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: Collin College will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as required to afford equal opportunity. It is the student s responsibility to contact the ACCESS office, SCC-G200 or 972.881.5898 (V/TTD: 972.881.5950) to arrange for appropriate accommodations. See the current Collin Student Handbook for additional information. COURSE INFORMATION INSTRUCTOR S INFORMATION: NAME OFFICE NUMBER: INSTRUCTOR S WEBSITE: EMAIL: OFFICE HOURS: CLASS INFORMATION: Section Number: Meeting Times: Meeting Location: MINIMUM TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENT: Computer capable of running Windows XP or higher, Mac OS 10.x or higher, or other comparable modern Operating System that is compatible with Blackboard Learn 9.x. Speakers or headphones for listening to digital audio or video recordings Stable Internet connection required. High-speed connection is recommended. Internet Browser that is compatible with Blackboard Learn 9.x. More information available on browser setup available through Blackboard Help. Browser Plug-ins or add-ons for Adobe Acrobat, Flash, and Java. Access to computer system and browser permissions to disable all pop-up blockers. MP4 application such as itunes, Quicktime or Windows Media Player Working Collin College e-mail account (Cougarmail) Technical Support: Technical support for Blackboard is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You may contact Collin student technical support at 972-377-1777 (toll-free) or use the Blackboard Online Support Center. MINIMUM STUDENT SKILLS: Use web browser to locate specific URL Use search engine to locate web resources Download and install an application program. Ability to login through Cougarweb Library Safari books online and access assigned reading materials. Ability to join Blackboard Collaborate sessions and view Collaborate recordings. Ability to create web pages using HTML or XHTML.
Ability to add CSS styles to web site. NETIQUETTE EXPECTATIONS: Online communication in this course is expected to be courteous and professional. No flames or personal attacks will be tolerated in either discussion or mail messages. Instigating or participating in disruptive behavior in the course will be reported to the Dean of Students. If you have a problem with a fellow student s posts or e-mails, please contact your instructor. COURSE RECOURSES/TEXTBOOKS: Required: The Design of Sites (2nd edition) by Douglas Van Duyne, James Landay and Jason Hong. Prentice Hall (2007) ISBN: 0-13-134555-9 Required: CSS3 the Missing Manual, 3 rd edition (2013). McFarland. O Reilly Publishing. (978-1449325947) We will also have other readings and resources assigned through the semester from Cougarweb>Library>E-books>Safari Books Online. SUPPLIES/SOFTWARE: Required: Software: Text or web editor (Example: NotePad+ or DreamWeaver) Optional: Microphone for voice recording and interaction. ATTENDANCE POLICY: Keeping in touch in an online course is critical to your successful completion of the course. Attendance is taken in this course. To be counted as attending, each student must submit each attendance assignment before the assignment closes. METHOD OF EVALUATION: Grade Weight Activities (quizzes, discussions, email, attendance, etc ) 20% Assignments (labs, presentations and projects) 40% Quizzes/Exams 30% Semester Project/Exam 10% Total 100% Grade Scale 90-100% A 80-89% B 70-79% C 60-69% D 59% or less F Rounding used on total. If greater or equal to.5, rounded up, if less than.5 then rounded down. GENERIC SYLLABUS: Attached at the end of this document is a generic syllabus. This generic syllabus includes the complete list of learning objectives for this course, workplace competencies enhanced by this course, and foundation skills enhanced by this course.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: This course is 100% online. Blackboard will be used as our virtual classroom and all assignments, activities and exams are completed and turned in online. Activities: All activities have a set due date and will not be accepted late. Discussion posts and replies, e-mail assignments, sharing lab examples and practice activities are graded based on successful completion of assigned activity. Activity grade is reached by dividing the student s achieved points by the total possible points and multiplying by 100 to get a percent. Assignments: All labs have a set due date and are expected on that date. Labs will be accepted past the due date with a -10 point penalty per day. Extensions to the due date require prior approval of the instructor and must be obtained before the original due date. Quizzes/Exams: Exams will be available for a set period of time and once begun must be completed within a set time-limit. All exams must be completed online in Blackboard. No makeup exams will be given. Semester Project: Project will not be accepted late. Guidelines for the project will be available in the second half of the semester. INSTRUCTOR FEEDBACK AND RESPONSE TIMES: Blackboard will be used as our virtual classroom and all assignments, activities and exams are completed and submitted online. Assignment feedback and grades are posted in Blackboard. Activity and assignment feedback and grades will normally be available within 1 to 3 weeks of the due date. Quizzes and Exams that are setup for automatic grading will be graded on submission. Exams that require manual grading will normally be available within 1 to 3 weeks of closing date. E-mail response should be within 48 hours during the week (Monday-Friday) in regular semesters. Longer response time may occur during holiday periods or weekends. WITHDRAWAL POLICY: Students are advised to withdraw from the course if they have not completed the required work by the "Last Day to Withdraw." Students who do not complete all of the required work by the end of the course will receive a letter grade based on the work completed. Note that the professor cannot withdraw you from class. You must complete a drop form with Admissions and Records to formally withdraw. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY POLICY: Should an instance of Academic Dishonesty (as defined in the current Collin Student Handbook) occur, the student(s) will be immediately reported to the Dean of Students and will receive a grade of 0 on the assignment, activity or exam.
SAMPLE COURSE CALENDAR: May be subject to change! See Blackboard virtual classroom for most current schedule. Week 1 Orientation and Blackboard Introduction, Wimba setup Week 2 Web Design, HTML validation, HTML 4, XHTML, and HTML 5 Week 3 Design Process and Evaluation CSS basics, Contextual Selectors, Pseudo-classes, ID s and Classes Week 4 Site Genres, Color and Accessibility, CSS 3 new features Week 5 Exam 1 Week 6 Navigation Framework, Homepages and Making Navigation Easy, CSS layout, floats Week 7 Writing and Managing Content, Page Layouts, CSS layouts, multiple columns Week 8 Fine Tuning a Site and E-Commerce, CSS layouts, positioning Week 9 Exam 2 Week 10 Progressive Enhancement, Browser Conflicts Week 11 Mobile Web Design 1, Building a new site Week 12 Mobile Web Design 2, client-side and script side detects Week 13 Testing and Troubleshooting and Exam 3 Week 14 Thanksgiving Holiday and Project work week Week 15 Semester Project due Week 16 Wrap-up
COLLIN COLLEGE Fall 2013 Course Information COURSE SYLLABUS Course Number: IMED 1341 Course Title: Interface Design Course Description: Skill development in the interface design process including selecting interfaces that are meaningful to users and relative to a project's content and delivery system. Emphasis on aesthetic issues such as iconography, screen composition, colors, and typography. Course Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Prerequisite: BCIS 1305 or COSC 1300 or consent of Instructor or Department Chair. Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: 1. Demonstrate using basic tools used to render graphics related to the design of web pages. 2. Demonstrate coordinating workflow including symbols, libraries, exporting files, optimizing files, and script automation 3. Demonstrate use of typography design principles as related to web page design 4. Demonstrate use of graphic techniques in a web page development/production environment including adding links, hotspots and behaviors. 5. Demonstrate using special effects such as fills, textures, paths, image maps, rollovers and slices in web page development/production environment 6. Describe copyright, new industry trends, standard scripting/markup languages, and current issues affecting Internet/Web. 7. Demonstrate integration of software elements into other web development applications 8. Demonstrate the interface design process that includes flowcharting, target audience analysis and content organization 9. Design and/or create user interfaces using human perception principles and usability standards 10. Critique and/or justify interface and screen design decisions based on the principles of interface and screen design Withdrawal Policy: See the current Collin Registration Guide for last day to withdraw. Collin College Academic Policies: See the current Collin Student Handbook. Americans with Disabilities Act Statement: Collin College will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as required to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student s responsibility to contact the ACCESS office, SCC-D140 or 972.881.5898 (V/TTD: 972.881.5950) to arrange for appropriate accommodations. See the current Collin Student Handbook for additional information.