IT 130

Web Site Design and Production

4 Credit Hours

Instructor:            Chet Cunningham                                   Semester:       Fall 2009

Office:                   261 JHG                                                Lecture:           MW 1:00 – 2:15 p.m.

Office Phone:        (270) 824-8699                                      Room:              254 JHG

Instructor E-mail: Chet.Cunningham@kctcs.edu                  Home Phone:  (270) 884-7540

Website:                www.madisonville.kctcs.edu/ccunningham

 

Office Hours:

Monday & Wednesday: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday & Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

& others by appointment

 

Textbooks: Adobe Photoshop CS3 Introductory Concepts and Techniques.

Shelly, Cashman, Starks. Course Technology. 2009.

ISBN: 1-4239-1236-5.

Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 Complete Concepts and Techniques.

Shelly, Cashman, Wells, Freund. Course Technology. 2008.

ISBN: 1-4239-1241-1.

 

Course Description

Overall web site production processes are presented with particular emphasis on design involving layout, navigation and interactivity.  The operation of digital video cameras, scanners and sound equipment is presented and the design, layout, and composition of images, animation and video suitable for web site production is stressed.

 

Course Competencies

Upon completion of this course the student can:

  1. Explain web site architecture, work flow and production processes.
  2. Utilize principles of graphic and content creation for online media.
  3. Demonstrate fundamental online graphic design principles including appropriate interactivity, content sensitive navigation schemes and user interface criteria.
  4. Select task-appropriate software tools.
  5. Describe the distinctive attributes of the Web as a unique medium.
  6. Employ Web animation techniques.
  7. Demonstrate web site accessibility.
  1. Demonstrate web site implementation and hosting.
  2. Demonstrate media skills necessary to become a web designer either as an employee or freelance designer.
  3. Use a digital camera to capture images.
  4. Obtain a basic knowledge of digital photography techniques.
  5. Use a digital video camera to capture video.
  6. Edit and enhance digital video images using appropriate software.

 

Across the Curriculum Competencies

 

Writing Across the Curriculum:

To satisfy the new general education requirements of writing across the curriculum,

      "All faculty are expected to call attention to and penalize for errors in English usage and require the rewriting of papers which do not meet acceptable standards."  (CCS Rules, Section V, 2.32)

 

 

 

General Education Competencies:

I.    Communicate Effectively

      1.   Read and listen with comprehension.

    1. Students must read and understand material to successfully complete the assignments.

Assessment: Complete comprehensive projects after reading the text.

2.   Speak and write clearly using standard English.

            a.   Students will demonstrate with presentations and various writing assignments.

                  Assessment: Complete various writing assignments using appropriate and correct English.

  1. Demonstrate information processing through basic computer skills.
    1. Students will demonstrate basic computer skills through successful completion of assignments.

Assessment: Complete comprehensive projects after reading the text.

II.   Think Critically

1.   Demonstrate problem solving through interpreting, analyzing, summarizing, and/or integrating a variety of materials.

a.   Students will demonstrate problem solving skills by successfully completing the assignments.

Assessment: Complete comprehensive projects after reading the text.

 

 

Prerequisites

None

 

Supplies

Each student is required to utilize their student e-mail address for this course.

 

Grading

 


Course Grade

% of
Grade

 

Grading Scale

Announced examinations (3)

  45

 

A

90- 100%

Laboratory and out-of-class assignments

  40

 

B

89 - 80 %

Web Integration Project

  10

 

C

79 - 70 %

Attendance/Participation

   5

 

D

69 - 60 %

Total:

100%

 

F

Below 60%

 

Instructional Methods

A combination of classroom lectures/discussions, hands-on chapter exercises and labs and chapter tests will be utilized to help you gain proficiency in the application of computer concepts and principles.

 

Hands-on Chapter Projects

You will be responsible for reading and understanding each assigned chapter. Additionally, most students will have to spend time outside of class to complete hands on projects. Each assignment should be properly labeled.

 

Make sure your name and exercise number appear at the top of the page.  If an exercise has multiple sheets, then staple them together. Do not staple different assignments together. Disorganized assignments (pages out of order, mislabeled, unreadable, etc.) will receive a grade of zero. If there are multiple sheets are to be handed in, then sequence them according to the order you were told to print them in the exercise.

Course Policies

 

Hands-on Classroom Rules:

This class will be held in a computer classroom and the following rules must be understood and followed:

 

1.       NO FOOD OR DRINK ALLOWED IN THE CLASSROOM AT ANYTIME!!!!!!

2.       Computers and equipment have the sole purpose of providing class-related activities.  Do not install ANY software or make any changes to the computers unless instructed to do so.

3.       Please arrive on time and expect to stay the entire class period.

4.       Please do not use your computer during class discussions unless told to do so.

5.       Turn in your assignments on time!  Use the class time wisely.  If you miss class, it is your responsibility to get your assignments done outside of class

6.       Please pay attention during class instructions and demonstrations.

7.       Unless directed otherwise, use the same computer each class.

8.       Use courtesy when using the printer, it is shared.

9.       If you have questions please ask the instructor instead of disturbing your neighbor.

 

Examination Policy:

Three announced examinations. No make-up exams will be allowed without prior arrangements being made. Make-up exams must be taken when scheduled

 

Late Assignment Policy:

Laboratory assignments should be handed in immediately BEFORE lecture begins on the specified due date. Laboratory assignments handed in after lecture begins are considered late.  No assignments will be accepted more than one week late. Late assignments receive a 50% penalty.

 

Cheating Policy:

Students are expected to uphold the school’s standard of conduct relating to academic honesty. Students assume full responsibility for the content and integrity of the academic work they submit. The guiding principle of academic integrity shall be that a student's submitted work; examinations, reports, and projects must be that of the student's own work. Students shall be guilty of violating the honor code if they:

 

1.       Represent the work of others as their own.

2.       Use or obtain unauthorized assistance in any academic work.

3.       Give unauthorized assistance to other students.

4.       Modify, without instructor approval, an examination, paper, record, or report for the purpose of obtaining additional credit.

5.       Misrepresent the content of submitted work.

 

The penalty for violating the honor code is severe. Any student violating the honor code is subject to receive a failing grade for the course and will be reported to the Office of Student Affairs. If a student is unclear about whether a particular situation may constitute an honor code violation, the student should meet with the instructor to discuss the situation.

 

For this class, it is permissible to assist classmates in general discussions of computing techniques. General advice and interaction are encouraged. Each person, however, must develop his or her own solutions to the assigned projects, assignments, and tasks. In other words, students may not "work together" on graded assignments. Such collaboration constitutes cheating. A student may not use or copy (by any means) another's work (or portions of it) and represent it as his/her own. If you need help on an assignment, contact your instructor, not other classmates.

 

Incomplete Policy:

Incompletes will only be considered in the most extreme cases of hardship.


Make-up Policy:

Make-up exams will be given ONLY in the most extreme cases of hardship or unavoidable interruption of participation. These are handled on an individual basis.

 

Student Conduct In Class Policy:

Any acts of classroom disruption that go beyond the normal rights of students to question and discuss with instructors the educational process relative to subject content will not be tolerated, in accordance with the Academic Code of Conduct described in the Student Handbook.  The Student Code of Conduct is available on the web at http://www.kctcs.edu/student/code.htm.

 

Children In Class Policy:

Only in extreme cases are children allowed in classroom or laboratory facilities, and then only with approval of the instructor prior to class.

 

Electronic Devices In Class Policy:

Cellular phones, pagers, CD players, radios, and similar devices are prohibited in the classroom and laboratory facilities. Calculators and computers are prohibited during examinations and quizzes, unless specified. Reasonable laptop-size computers may be used in lecture for the purpose of taking notes.

 

Attendance Policy:

Regular attendance and punctuality are expected for successful completion of this course.  It is the student’s full responsibility to contact the instructor in reference to all missed work incurred while absent.

 

 

Withdrawal Policy:

The last day for a student to officially withdraw from class with a grade of "W" at his or her discretion is October 19.  After this date, the instructor’s signature is required to withdrawal.

 

Inclement Weather Policy:

In cases of inclement weather please listen to area radio and television stations for cancellations.

 

Disabilities Policy

If you have a documented disability and need any type of accommodation, you are required to register with the Disability Resource Coordinator.  Contact Valerie Wolfe, Disability Resource Coordinator, Room 139 JHG, 270-824-1708.

 

This syllabus is tentative and subject to change at the discretion of the instructor to meet class needs.

 

Tentative Course Schedule

IT 130

Fall 2009

 

Class Meeting

Activity
Laboratory Assignment

8/17 & 8/19

Course Introduction

 

8/24 & 8/26

Photoshop Project 1

Project due 8/31

8/31, 9/2 & 9/9

Photoshop Project 2

Project due 9/14

9/14, 9/16 & 9/21

Photoshop Project 3

Project due 9/23

9/23

Dreamweaver Intro

 

9/28

Dreamweaver – Project 1

 

9/30

Exam 1

 

10/5

Dreamweaver – Project 1 continued

Project due 10/19

10/7

Dreamweaver – Project 2

Project due 11/2

10/12-10/16

FALL BREAK

 

10/19, 10/21 & 10/26

Dreamweaver – Project 2

Project due 11/2

10/28, 11/2 & 11/4

Dreamweaver – Project 3

Project due 11/16

11/9

Exam 2

 

11/11 & 11/16

Dreamweaver – Project 4

Project due 11/30

11/18

Multimedia Overview

Digital Camera/Scanner Usage

 

11/23

Sound, Animation, & Video

 

11/25

Exam 3 (Dreamweaver & Multimedia)

 

11/30 & 12/2

Integration Project

 

Final Exam

Integration Project Presentations