ART 271 : Web Design I

This course introduces students to the process of creating a website, with an overview of organizational issues, marketing concerns, navigation, typography on the Web, and other design considerations. It uses industry-standard imaging software and graphical interface-based web design software such as Adobe Photoshop and Dreamweaver. The course uses lectures, software demonstrations, exploration and analysis of existing websites, hands-on exercises, and projects to enable students to acquire the basic skills and knowledge to create web pages for the World Wide Web. Pre or co-requisite: ART 260 recommended, or previous Photoshop experience. Three critique hours and three studio hours per week. Instructional Support Fee applies. Gen. Ed. Competencies Met: Human Expression and Information Literacy.