DDM 235 - Website Design

4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): CIS 195

Course Description: Provides students with a foundation in web user interface design, including usability, navigation, visualization, functionality (site maps, FAQ’s) and site accessibility. Students will use X/HTML and CSS to create websites that incorporate these concepts while maintaining visual appeal. The course will also introduce students to the core principles and methodologies of information architecture including content assessment and organization, defining organizational structures, and developing interactive web site prototypes.

Course Level: Career/Tech Preparatory

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Assess needs and goals of a Web project and effectively plan website to include vision, audience, and the resources required. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#2: Be able to apply industry-standard Web usability and page design guidelines to a web project.
CLO#3: Demonstrate a functional understanding of page structure design standards and be able to apply these elements to a visually appealing Website.
CLO#4: Demonstrate ability to organize web content into logical units, develop hierarchies of content and create a visual diagram of the site structure.
CLO#5: Utilize advanced techniques in typography and page layout to produce effective, professional Websites.
CLO#6: Demonstrate the ability to use text, manuals, help, and tutorials for continued learning after formal instruction.