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We'll begin with an in-depth introduction to Adobe Photoshop 5.5 and then move on to examine HTML editors, raw HTML, and the essentials of good web site design. Throughout the course, we will focus on the principles of design and production of information for the web. We'll also explore the cultural and theoretical implications of the web, and how these relate to the practicalities of working the web.
By the end of this course, you will have the technical ability to produce a basic web site, in addition to being able to critique current practices relating to web design. You will also gain an understanding of:
- site architecture and planning
- writing for the web
- usability issues
- technological issues
- creating digital images and web pages
- industry requirements.
Requirements:
1. This is a participatory course. Your efforts and perspective are an important part of the learning process for everyone in the class, as well as contributing to your own success.
2. You are responsible for all material and information provided in class and must meet all deadlines for your assignments. Failure to complete assignments may result in a failing grade.
3. You are expected to attend all class sessions and be prepared to participate in class discussions and critiques. Being absent for more than 20 per cent of scheduled classes without proper (official) documentation may result in a failing grade. If you are going to be late or have to miss a class, let me know before hand, otherwise it will have an impact on your mark. (See marking scheme below.)
4. You will have to spend extra time outside of the class and lab time on your assignments, this is compensated somewhat because there are few class readings.
5. There are six assignments in this course, one of which has several parts. The best way to learn how to create digital artwork and websites is to actually do it. If you have a particularly heavy course load this term, you may want to consider taking MIT 220 at a time when there will be fewer demands on your out-of-class time.
Reading Requirements: none.
Materials: One or two 100meg Zip disks (Mac format) - available at most computer stores including the one in the UCC. You may also want to purchase CDs from Jennifer so that you can have your final project as part of your portfolio. There is also a color printer for which you can buy paper (also talk with Jennifer).
Evaluation: Your final mark will be based on an evaluation of:
1.
Participation in class activities, discussions and critiques.
2. The quality of your assignments.
3. Your understanding of some of the relevant issues and theory introduced
in the class, as demonstrated by your integration of them into your assignments.
Marking Scheme: There are no tests or final exams in this course. Your mark is based entirely on participation and your assignments.
Participation:
10
Assignment 1: 2
Assignment 2: 15
Assignment 3: 20
Assignment 4: 8
Assignment 5: 10
Assignment 6: 35
Total: 100
Participation: this will be worth 10 percent of your grade. I will be including such things as your participation in class, how well you help out during group exercises, and that you participate in discussions.
Note: For every class you miss without letting me know, I will subtract one mark from this segment. I will count you as absent if you miss more than 30 minutes of a class.
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