ART-222 Design for the Web

The course will offer students a comprehensive understanding of design issues related to web site planning and creation. Students will explore methods of multimedia design and production. While developing a basic technical understanding of this technology, students will focus on visual and informational issues.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ART-115 and ART-215

Lecture Contact Hours

4

Lab Contact Hours

0

Other Contact Hours

0

Department

• Visual and Performing Arts

Grading Scheme

• Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

• No

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Apply knowledge of web site design with the integration of multimedia for effective communication.
2. Demonstrate technical and visual problem solving skills necessary for multimedia web design.
3. Appraise web design with a professional vocabulary which can be employed to critique design principles as well as multimedia techniques.
4. Create a web site for his/her portfolio that demonstrates an understanding of multimedia production, and the principles of effective communication.

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ART 222: Design for the Web

Department

Visual and Performing Arts

Course Description

The course will offer students a comprehensive understanding of design issues related to web site planning and creation. Students will explore methods of multimedia design and production. While developing a basic technical understanding of this technology, students will focus on visual and informational issues.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

Lecture	4
Lab	0
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Prerequisites

ART-115 and ART-215

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Apply knowledge of web site design with the integration of multimedia for effective communication.
2. Demonstrate technical and visual problem solving skills necessary for multimedia web design.
3. Appraise web design with a professional vocabulary which can be employed to critique design principles as well as multimedia techniques.
4. Create a web site for his/her portfolio that demonstrates an understanding of multimedia production, and the principles of effective communication.

Topic Outline

1. Course Introduction 
   1. Brief history of the World Wide Web 
   2. Basic Terminology 
2. HTML Basics  
   1. Formatting, Images, Links, Frames 
3. Java & Java Script 
   1. Design Basics 
4. Site Structure 
   1. Planning a Web Site
5. Type 
   1. Font, Design Considerations 
6. Graphics 
   1. Web File Formats /Color Aesthetics 
7. Sound
   1. Sound Behavior / Java Script 
8. Introduction to Flash 
   1. Use of Web Animation 
9. Final Project 
   1. Production /Uploading 
10. Final Presentation / Critique