Syllabus

Course: Web Design I IMED 1316
Semester: Spring 2005 (16 week)
Scedule: Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 - 8:30pm
Instructor: Joseph McBride
Phone: (210) 458-4524
Email: joe (at) mejoe (dot) com

Catalogue Description

Instruction in Internet web page design and related graphic design issues including mark-up languages, web sites, Internet access software, and interactive topics. (CIP 1001010000).
Prerequisite: IMED 1401

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

Create web projects using HTML 4.0
Utilize the principles of good site and page design
Troubleshoot technical problems such as those related to the capabilities and limitations of different browsers or file management issues
Create webpages that include JavaScript.
Create webpages that utilize cascading style sheets.
Create an interactive Flash site.
Create a site using Dreamweaver.
Create a final project that incorporates skills developed in the class.

Course Requirements

In order to receive a grade in this class, students must show mastery of minimum competency skills. Students who have earned a passing grade but have not passed the Minimum Competency Exam by the end of the course will receive a grade of "I". Students then have 180 days to pass the exam in order to avoid earning an "F" for the course.
Students are expected to attend course regularly. Students with more then four absences may be dropped from the course. Arrival more then 15 minutes after the beginning of class or leaving 15 or more minutes early will count as 1/2 absence.
Students will be required to complete all assignments as described by or agreed upon with the instructor.
Students are strongly encouraged to challenge their own skill level in this course.
Class Participation: Interpersonal skills and personal work attitudes are a critical part of professional world of Web design. Students will be assessed on their ability to contribute positively to group projects, as well as their self-discipline in meeting deadlines and communication skills.

Assessment

20% Class work and participation
30% Assignments
30% Tests
20% Final Project

Tutoring

Tutoring is available in CC214. Please check posted tutor schedules for more information.

Required Text

Carey, Patrick. New Perspectives on HTML and XHTML-Comprehensive. Course Technology. ISBN: 0-619-26747-x. (2004)

Supplies

You are required to purchase one 250M ZIP disk or a rewritable CD (CD-RW).
Headphones (optional)

Evaluation

Due to the nature of multimedia development, learning to meet deadlines is critical. Therefore, late projects will be penalized 10% per 24 hours after the deadline and will not be accepted more then one week after the due date. Late final projects will not be accepted.

Classroom Etiquette

Please show respect to your fellow classmates and instructor at all times. No food, drink or tobacco products of any kind in the classroom. No cell phone use in the classroom during class. Do not download or install any unauthorized files/programs on classroom computers. Please bring headphones if you intend to listen to music. Music should not be audible outside of your headphones.

Scholastic Integrity

At Northwest Vista College, students and faculty value academic achievement, lifelong learning, diversity, and personal and social responsibility. We embrace our values out of commitment to families, peers, neighbors, and ourselves. Integrity, one of our core values, is characterized by honesty and fairness, and is essential for an open exchange of ideas, and to the collaboration necessary for learning.

In upholding integrity, academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Cheating on assignments, plagiarism (unauthorized use of another person's work, or inadequate documentation), and collusion through unauthorized collaboration will result in serious penalties ranging from failing grades on assignments through expulsion.

Please go to http://www.accd.edu/nvc/areas/acadinteg/default.htm and read all the policies and procedures regarding academic integrity. Note that these replace the policies and procedures on pages 14 and 15 of the "Student Handbook" in the 2004-2005 Northwest Vista College Bulletin.

SCANS

The Multimedia Specialist curriculum was designed to prepare students for the broad range of skills they will need in the work environment such as technical skills, problem-solving skills, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills. The SCANS competencies (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills) are a national standard that address the demands of the workplace. In this course, the following SCANS competencies are included:

Information	Interpersonal	Foundation Skills
C5 Acquires and Evaluates Information C6 Organizes and Maintains Information C7 Interprets and Communicates Information C8 Uses Computers to Process Information	C9 Participates as a Member of a Team C10 Teaches Others - Helps others learn C11 Serves Clients/Customers C12 Exercises Leadership C13 Negotiates to Arrive at a Decision C14 Works with Cultural Diversity	F1 Reading F2 Writing F5 Listening F6 Speaking F7 Creative Thinking F8 Decision Making F9 Problem Solving F10 Seeing Things in the Mind's Eye F13 Responsibility F15 Social F16 Self-Management
Systems	Technology	Resources
C15 Understands Systems C16 Monitors and Corrects Performance C17 Improves and Designs Systems	C18 Selects Technology C19 Applies Technology to Task C20 Maintains and Troubleshoots Technology	C1 Allocates Time C2 Allocates Material and Facility Resources

Special Needs

As per Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, if an accommodation is needed, contact the Student Success Center at 348-2090 or 348-2020.

Last updated 1/10/2005.

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