Graphic Design: Web and Interactive Media
Web Layout and Design (WEBI 1416)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
2.00
Lab Credits:
1.00
Description:
You will apply design principles and layout fundamentals to communicate solutions to various demographics. You will design with concern for Web dynamics such as format, browser, font and platform issues, as well as consider user-end monitor size and page control while adapting navigational strategies for optimal user engagement.
Prerequisites:
Placement score into READ 0200 or ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.
Co-requisites:
GRPH 1130 or PHDI 1020. PHDI majors can substitute PHDI 1020 in place of GRPH 1130.
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HTML/CSS Authoring 1 (WEBI 1611)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
2
Lab Credits:
1
Description:
You will develop a basic understanding of HTML, Cascading Style Sheets, and JavaScript by authoring webpages and completing a website. Current Web tools and design issues will be surveyed. Objective will be to produce clean and fast HTML pages built and verified to World Wide Web Consortium standards. Instruction will include online readings and tutorials.
Prerequisites:
Placement into
READ 1300 or completion of
READ 0200 or
ESOL 0052 or Instructor Approval
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HTML/CSS Authoring 2 (WEBI 1622)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
2.00
Lab Credits:
1.00
Description:
A follow-up to Authoring 1, this course will introduce you to cutting-edge issues concerning HTML and related technologies. XML, XHTML, site accessibility, and CSS2 will be covered. JavaScript is revisited. Web design for alternative devices (wireless, WebTV, aural browsers) will be discussed. You will author and troubleshoot webpages and complete at least one website.
Prerequisites:
WEBI 1416, WEBI 1611, WEBI 1911.
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Web Tools (WEBI 1711)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
2.00
Lab Credits:
1.00
Description:
This course uses industry standard code editing software, graphic applications and CSS frameworks that are associated with creating and managing professional web sites. You will design quality web sites while adhering to web standards.
Prerequisites:
GRPH 1130, WEBI 1416; or for PHDI majors only: PHDI 1020 instead of GRPH 1130; or instructor approval.
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Web Animation and Interactivity (WEBI 1811)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
2.00
Lab Credits:
1.00
Description:
This advanced Web course provides a working knowledge of Adobe Flash, and other software that creates interactive animation and navigation. You will develop content for current desktop computer and smart device web browsers. You will also learn HTML 5, Action Scripting, and other scripts to deliver both audio and video via the web. You will work collaboratively as well as individually, to execute a series of creative projects taken from concept to completion. Your designs will be applied to various projects for professional portfolio development and delivery.
Prerequisites:
GRPH 1130; or for PHDI majors only, PHDI 1020 instead of GRPH 1130; or instructor approval.
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Client-Side Scripting (WEBI 1911)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
2.00
Lab Credits:
1.00
Description:
This course is an introduction to client-side solution technologies for enhancing the user experience on the Worldwide Web. JavaScript, jQuery and other JavaScript Libraries will be covered along with current industry trends and web standards. You will be introduced to basic programming concepts and write scripts using the JavaScript language.
Prerequisites:
WEBI 1416, WEBI 1611 or instructor approval.
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Content Management System Development-WordPress (WEBI 2000)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
2.00
Lab Credits:
1.00
Description:
This course explores Content Management Systems (CMS) for publishing content to the web. You will learn configuration and customization of WordPress. You will also learn other CMS solutions.
Prerequisites:
WEBI 1416, WEBI 1611; or instructor approval.
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Digital Marketing Essentials (WEBI 2005)
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
This course will introduce students to the basic marketing and digital marketing essentials and tools focusing on the Internet, user experience and social media. You will learn terms, strategies, and key concepts with an emphasis on the current developments and trends. The theory of marketing will be shown through practical examples, conducting research, and case studies.
Prerequisites:
WEBI 1416 or instructor approval.
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User Experience Design (UX) (WEBI 2006)
Lecture Credits:
2.0
Lab Credits:
1.0
Description:
This course introduces the student to user experience (UX) design as it relates to digital artifacts, such as the design of websites for desktop systems and other digital devices. You will learn how to conceive, design and test a digital interface within a user-centered design framework. You will explore a variety of topics including wire-framing, paper- and digital-prototyping and user testing. By the conclusion of the course, you will understand the invaluable role of user experience in the design of digital interfaces from its earliest inception to current and future trends.
Prerequisites:
WEBI 1416 or instructor approval.
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Server-Side Scripting (WEBI 2012)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
2.00
Lab Credits:
1.00
Description:
This course is an overview of server-side solution technologies for enhancing the user experience on the WorldWide Web. You will plan and design relational databases for use in dynamic web applications. You will explore topics including database planning, connectivity, and Structured Query Language (SQL). You will create a website using popular web application frameworks. Must be taken A-F.
Prerequisites:
WEBI 1911 or instructor approval.
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Web Design Problems 1 (WEBI 2023)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
2.00
Lab Credits:
1.00
Description:
This course explores the advanced technical and aesthetic principles of creating and designing images and graphics for the Web. You will create and produce several advanced Web design projects in preparation for your final portfolio courses.
Prerequisites:
WEBI 1416, WEBI 1711, GRPH 1101, GRPH 1130 and GRPH 2110; or instructor approval.
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Type in Motion (WEBI 2116)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
2.00
Lab Credits:
1.00
Description:
This advanced course examines the theory and application of Type in Motion, using lecture, demonstration, and collaborative studio work. You will focus on the application of type for the Web, Cinema, Interactive Media, and other evolving presentation formats, in which type is integrated with other motion visuals. You will develop the ability to use and experiment with the design and the application of type in order to create an effective emotional impact through interaction, texture, color and storytelling.
Prerequisites:
GRPH 1101, GRPH 2110; or instructor approval.
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Web Design Problems 2 (WEBI 2530)
Lecture Credits:
2
Lab Credits:
1
Description:
This course engages advanced web design students in current industry criterion used in designing content for interactive web and e-Publishing communications. You will learn conceptualization and the mastery of professional web design techniques. You will do exercises and projects that provide challenging professional problem-solving experiences that are web-based, emerging, and innovative means of creating interactive design and communications solutions for your final portfolio.
Prerequisites:
WEBI 2023 or instructor approval.
Co-requisites:
GRPH 2540, GRPH 2550.
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Internship (WEBI 2644)
Total Credits:
3
Internship/Practicum Credits:
3.00
Description:
The web design/animation/interactive media internship is an opportunity for supervised work experience that provides an important practical knowledge as well as a useful link to the job market. You will obtain an internship site that supports your special areas of interest and provides opportunities to interact with professional in their working environment. The internship requires 120 hours of residency in a web or an interactive media department, or organization producing web sites or interactive media for the web, smart phones or other web devices. Other industry related companies may qualify pending approval by the internship coordinator.
Prerequisites:
WEBI 1416, WEBI 1611 or instructor approval
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