Web Design @ North Lake College

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• ActionScripting 1
• ActionScripting 2
• ASP.NET
• Ecommerce
• FrontPage
• JavaScript
• PageDesign 1
• PageDesign 2
• Server Management
• Web Animation
• Programming for Artists
• Video Games
• Web Multimedia
• Archived Classes

Prerequisites: None

Contact Information:

Learning Outcomes (WECM):

The student will identify basic Internet concepts and terminology; use electronic communication methods; collect and evaluate research data using the Internet; and design, create, organize, and publish web pages and sites.

Practical Information About This Course:

This class studies XHTML and CSS to create web pages, including basic page design, tables, frames, forms, layers, server-side inlcudes, library objects, and a little JavaScript. The class concentrates on design and functionality.

Course Objectives

• Create syntaxically and semantically correct page markup, including graphics, tables, forms, and hyperlinks.
• Create Cascading Style Sheets (embedded and linked) to control the apperance of the page.
• Use advanced CSS techniques like absolute positioning, image replacement, and floats to create more technically-sophisticated layouts.
• Create simple graphics including background wallpaper and buttons.
• Make interactive forms using server-side programming.
• Simplify the construction of web sites by using server-side includes.
• Demonstrate understanding of file management for web sites through class projects.
• Successfully FTP class assignments.
• Demonstrate understanding of basic color theory, typographic design, layout, and sensitivy to message conveyance by creating web sites to meet simulated customer request

Course Web Site:

http://nlecommerce1.dcccd.edu

All class readings, exercises, projects, and references can be found on the class calendar. Your instructor will show you how to access the calendar on the first day of class.

Textbook(s) and Supplies:

USB Drive: All students in web design classes must purchase a USB "keychain" drive of at least 40MB. These drives are very common, and can be purchased at office supply stores, Target, Wal-Mart, and computer stores. Students may also elect to use MP3 players with at least 40 MB of free USB-accessible storage space. (iPod, etc.)

Sketching Supplies: All students need to bring sketching supplies to each class. This includes blank paper and something to color with. You may bring colored pencils, markers, crayons, erasers, etc.

HTML, XHTML, and CSS, Sixth Edition (Visual Quickstart Guide)
Elizabeth Castro
Peachpit Press; ISBN 0321430840

Exploring Web Design
Jeremy Vest, William Crowson, and Shannon Pochran
Thompson Delmar Learning; ISBN 1-4018-7838-5

About Images and Text for This Class:

All projects created in this class must comply with the North Lake College Digital Imaging Copyright Policy. In a nutshell, the policy states that you may not use an image unless you have a proven legal right to do so. You will be quizzed on the policy in the first week of class.

Important Financial Aid Information

If you are receiving Financial Aid grants or loans and are enrolled in a Distance Learning class, you must show participation in this class prior to the certification date (the 12th day after the start date of the class) either by logging on to eCampus or e-mailing/contacting the instructor. Students taking open enrollment classes that do not have traditional semester start dates should make note of the start date of their class.

Do not drop or stop attending any class without consulting the Financial Aid Office. Changes in your enrollment level and failing grades may require that you repay financial aid funds.

Due Dates and Late Work

Handing in assignments:

All assignments will be posted on the students allotted area assigned on the NLC local server unless the assignment states otherwise. Students may not load work on non-NLC servers. Your instructor will provide you with a username and password to access the server.

Lab and Web Policy Statement

All students using the open lab (T242) or the class web site (sharonh.com or nlecommerce1.dcccd.edu) are expected to comply with the Lab & Web Policy Statement. Failure to comply with this statement can result in various penalties including restricted lab use, automatic zeros on assignments, suspension, or expulsion.

Disabilities Services

Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), NLC is committed to ensuring that all qualified students with disabilities are afforded an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from its programs and services. Any student who believes he or she may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the Disability Services Office at 972-273-3165 located in A413.

Ethics and Academic Dishonesty:

District Policy:

Academic dishonesty may result in the following sanctions, including, but not limited to :
1. A grade of zero or a lowered grade on the assignment or course.
2. A reprimand.
3. Suspension from the college.

Additional information may be found in the college catalog.

Ethical Computer Usage

Please review the Computer Use Policy in the North Lake College Catalog. Any violations of this policy will be addressed using the methods outlined in the policy.

Drop Procedure

Last Day to Drop - November 16

If you registered on campus visit the Admissions Office and complete a drop form. If dropping all classes, please visit the Advising/Counseling Office, A465-C, and complete an exit interview and a withdrawal form. Students who drop online are HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY encouraged to print and save their screen confirmations!

SCANS Competencies

The Secretary's Commission of Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), established in 1990, defined a common core of skills that constitute job readiness. The Office Technology Department at North Lake College is committed to prepare you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in today's dynamic work environment.