Master Syllabus CS2503, Web Page Design I

Credits 3 Lab Hours 0 Lecture Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0
This introductory course is designed to examine and apply the skills, tools, and information necessary for Web page creation and design. Students will learn to create and publish Web pages using a variety of Web technology tools including a WYSIWYG Web authoring program and image editing program. Successful completion of this course will prepare students to take the Web Page Design II course. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

The CIS Program will provide superior learning opportunities in the area of information technology utilizing current technology to enable all students to archive their career and/or educational goals.

SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.

Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.

Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.

Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of the Web Page Design I course with 80% or higher mastery of course competencies, the student should be able to:

Define basic Web page creation and identify its various applications

Identify the various components needed for Web page creation

Develop an understanding of the Web page creation process

Create Web pages that incorporate good layout and design

Create a Web site that incorporates good navigational aides, appropriate graphics, animation, color schemes, and interactive forms

Use a variety of tools to create Web pages including a WYSIWYG authoring program, HTML and Code development tools

Publish this Web site to the Internet

Course Outline
  1. Types of Web Sites - (Supplemental)
  2. Planning the Site - (Supplemental)
  3. Creating Web Pages Using
  4. Dreamweaver as Authoring Tool and 5. Photoshop as Image Editing Tool
  5. Individual and Team Projects
Instructional Methods

Lectures, examples, presentations.

Hands-on student exercises and projects covering individual units.

Related readings and reports from computer magazines, Internet and other related media.

Instructors will enforce the Academic Honor Code & Cheating Policy as set forth in the SCCC College Catalog. Students who fail to adhere to this policy will receive an F for the course final grade unless otherwise stated in the instructor'�s course policies.

Instructional Resources and Materials

Planning, Developing, and Marketing Successful Web Sites

The Web Design Wow! Book

Web Pages that Suck

Methods of Assessment

Development of both oral and written reports and computerized presentations on topics in web design technology will assess student ability to gather and evaluate current information.

Hands-on lab assignments, projects, and examinations will assess student basic knowledge of the web design applications covered in class.

Research assignments/projects completed via the Internet will develop the necessary skills for students to gather facts, generate insights, analyze data, and evaluate information effectively.

Project Time Logs will assess the student'�s ability to manage their time while working on projects and provide an evaluation tool for assessing student work.

Student portfolios of various course assignments/projects burnt to CD will provide a final evaluation of student comprehensive success in the course.

Note: The above mentioned course assessment tools will assess student knowledge of technology in a variety of disciplines and will access the SCCC Outcomes 1, 5, 6, & 9.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.