Web Design
Prerequisite: Photographic and Motion Principles or Introduction to Digital. 42 classroom hours.

This course provides a solid, broad-based foundation for Web page and site design. Unlike digital design for the press, designing for the World Wide Web includes an understanding of interface functionality and user-friendliness in addition to literate, visual communication. Developing an interface framework with clear navigation through ideas, images and text is crucial for successful Web projects. Beginning with a technical and historical backdrop the class continues with an introduction to HTML; image compression; using browser-safe color; and producing web pages with a WYSIWIG editor. Students produce individual web pages and a site for their final project. Grading is based on assignments, written exams and class participation. In addition to tuition, a $70 course fee is charged.