WEB-215 | Course Syllabus
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Course Syllabus
MASTER SECTION
I. BASIC COURSE INFORMATION
- Course Title: Web Design Graphics
- Course Number: WEB 215
- Credit Hours: 3.0
- Prerequisite(s): WEB 115 – Web Design II Dreamweaver
II. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course teaches students to use Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, professional graphics applications, for the creation and editing of website graphics. Students will learn the basic and advanced tools in Photoshop and Illustrator. Students also create vector and bitmap graphics. Techniques for efficiency such layers, selections and masks are practiced throughout the course. Students learn to create eye-catching text, simple and complex logos, basic animations and several methods for photo retouching and manipulation.
III. RATIONALE OF COURSE
Professional-looking web pages require quality graphics. Understanding HTML and the use of a WYSIWYG authoring application is not enough to produce commercial-quality, aesthetic web sites. Learning to create and edit custom-made graphics is critical for professional web design. The quality of website graphics greatly enhances the user experience and will produce a memorable experience that will lead to return visits. Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator are graphics applications designed to enhance the creativity of web designers.
IV. COURSE COMPETENCIES
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Discern between vector and raster graphics and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each kind of graphic in a web page.
- Identify where royalty-free and professional-grade stock images can be found on the Web.
- Explain legal and copyright issues with regard to the use of web site graphics.
- Choose the appropriate graphic format, gif, jpg, or png, given the characteristics and purpose of the graphic in the web page.
- Create appropriate background graphics for a web page.
- Create animated gifs using the Fireworks Frames panel and the Tween Instances command.
- Export a graphic for specific use in a Web site, correctly handling dithering, color depth, transparency, and size.
- Create graphic-based text, appropriately choosing between anti-aliasing or no anti-aliasing.
- Use advanced Fireworks tools and techniques including masking, filters, and paths.
- Use Fireworks symbols and libraries for consistency and efficiency.
- Create navigation bars and rollover buttons using the Fireworks slicing tools and the Button Editor.
INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTOR SECTION
- BASIC COURSE INFORMATION
A. | Course Title: | Web Design Graphics | |
B. | Course Number: | WEB 215 | |
C. | Credit Hours: | 3 | |
D. | Prerequisite(s): | WEB 115 Web Design II – Web Authoring Software | |
E. | Instructor: | Lou Marino | |
F. | Term and Academic Year: | Fall 2017 |
- INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
A. | Required Text(s): | None |
B. | Supplemental Reading: | Available in Canvas |
C. | Audio-Visual Material: | Available in Canvas |
D. | Additional Resource Material: | Available in Canvas |
- GRADING POLICY
- Exams – There are two 2-part exams and one Final Exam in this course. Part A of the 2-part exams consists of 50 multiple choice questions. Part B of the 2-part exam is a hands-on assignment either from the textbook or instructor designed. The Final Exam is a 100 question multiple choice and fill in the blank exam. EACH EXAM MUST BE TAKEN IN ORDER TO PASS THE COURSE. In most instances, these exams will be due one week from the date assigned.
- Homework – assignments will be submitted through CANVAS. Detailed assignments for each week of the semester will be available in each week module in CANVAS.
- Final Project – The Final Semester Project is a requirement of the course. Detailed instructions are included in CANVAS. Failure to complete this project will result in an F for the course.
- Your final grade will be calculated by averaging your grades on exams, homework assignments and the final project.
The final weights apply:
Assignments 70%
Projects 20%
Exams 10%
- The standard college grading system will be used. Letter equivalents are:
A = 93-100 | C+ = 77-79 |
A- = 90-92 | C = 70-76 |
B+ = 87-89 | D+ = 66-69 |
B = 83-86 | D = 60-65 |
B- = 80-82 | F = Below 60% |
Please note – Homework assignments and projects assigned for completion are intended to aid the student’s understanding of the content. Students guilty of cheating on a test, project, or homework assignments will receive a zero for that grade. Students found cheating may be removed from the course and receive an F.
- ATTENDANCE POLICY
Students are responsible to attend classes.
- CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE POLICY
Conformance to proper classroom etiquette is mandatory. Failure to follow the rules will result in the student being removed from the classroom. Students should:
- report to class on time; if you are late, please sit in the back if possible. Wait until later to let the instructor know why you were late and to hand in work.
- be prepared to listen, take notes, and participate in the work of this class.
- refrain from surfing the internet.
- send documents to the printer after the presentation/review part of class is over.
- make sure cell phones have the ringer off and not receive/make cell calls or text-message during class.
- behave in a respectful manner to the instructor and other classmates.
- read and adhere to the Student Responsibilities section, which at the end of this syllabus.
6. OTHER INFORMATION
A. Instructor Contact Information
610-372-4721 x 4240, Cell: 908-894-3270
e-mail: lmarino@racc.edu or through CANVAS
B. Academic Honesty
The objective of education is learning, which is impaired when you borrow someone else’s work. Always do your own work and do it to the best of your ability. DO NOT compromise the high standards of your college. Any student who cheats or helps others to cheat may fail this course as well as suffer the consequences of the Academic Honesty & Copyright Policy as stated in the college catalog https://www.racc.edu/Academics/Catalogs/AcademicHonestyPolicy.pdf
C. Emergency Evacuation Procedures
When a building alarm is activated, all persons are to leave the nearest, marked exit and alert others to do the same. All persons are to take all personal property (backpacks, briefcases, purses, etc.) with them when exiting the building. Doors should be closed but not locked; lights shoulder be turned off. Do not use elevators. Once outside the building, proceed to a clear area as directed by Campus Security and/or College officials that is at least 500 feet away from the affected building. Keep roadways, fire lanes, fire hydrant areas and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and personnel. Do not return to an evacuated building until told to do so by an appropriate College official.
D. Class Cancellation
College closings due to inclement weather are posted the college website, and announced by recorded message at 610-607-6293. Students are encouraged to register with RACC’s e2Campus system at http://www.racc.edu/E2Campus/default.aspx. When the college closes, please check your Angel e-mail. Substitute assignments will be posted.
E. Instructional Mode
The format for the course is daily lectures/class discussion of material followed by possible hands-on exercises. There may be some time in class to work on assignments; however, there is no guarantee as to how much time can be allotted.
- ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE
Class assignment, testing, and project schedules are available on Canvas