:cjn 297 new media, new markets:

This course provides an introduction to web-based design. Students will learn the basic concepts of HTML, digital layout, text and image manipulation, browser compatibility, interface design, client-designer relations, navigability and usability. Lab assignments and homework bring students through the entire design process as experienced in the profession: Assessing the client's goals and intended audience, taking an inventory of appropriate technology, organizing the structure of content, creating models for navigation, determining visual presentation elements, implementing the interface for cross-browser compatibility, evaluating the site for usability and client expectations, launching the site, and developing a plan for maintenance. Class time is devoted to lecture, discussion, peer evaluation and hands-on website development. Applications used in this course include Adobe Dreamweaver and PhotoShop, and Microsoft Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox.

syllabus: Course purpose, attendance policy, grading structure and contact information (PDF document).

assignments: In case you lose your paper version, all lab and homework assignments are listed here.

overheads : Examples from class lecture and discussion.

resources: List to HTML and advanced web design guides. Also examples of excellent and awful websites.

project proposal: Due June 16.

design document: Due June 16. See an example here.

final project: Due June 25.

class gallery: Mockups and final websites of CJN 297 classes.