Syllabus
University
of California, Davis
DESIGN
117
Fall 2011
Interactive
Design/Web Design
John Driscoll
MW 12:10-3:30
Hart Lab
Office Hours: 10:30-11:30 MW 250 Cruess (appointment is best)
jadriscoll@ucdavis.edu
TA: Andrea Keaveney
akeaveney@ucdavis.edu
INTRODUCTION
Objective and Purpose
•Students
will learn the design concepts and skills required to develop
interactive content for the World Wide Web
•Students will learn the language and tools of Web design.
•Students will become familar with XHTML, CSS, javascript (JQuery) and CMS.
•Students will learn when to choose dynamic interactive media as a preferred
or complementary medium for visual communication.
•Students will understand the roles of the web/multimedia design team,
how to organize a Web/multimedia design project and how to communicate design
objectives and results with clients.
•Students will understand the challenges and techniques used to design for mobile devices.
Texts(Required)
and Supplies
•The Essential Guide to CSS and HTML Web Design, Grannel, Friends of Ed
•JQuery Visaul Quickstart Guide, Holsner, PeachPit Press
or JQuery Novice to Ninja, Castledine, Sitepoint 2011
•Recommend 2-4 Gig memory stick to
Student’s
Responsibilities
•You are expected to attend all scheduled classes and
project critiques.
•Tardiness after class begins is disruptive and unacceptable.
•Student participation is essential. We will critique our work as well
as the work of others in group discussions and make presentations to the class
•Exercises or Blog will be checked at the start of class
•Adding and Dropping Class-You are responsible for enrollment in this
class.
Overview
of Assignments
•All exercises and projects will have specific due dates
which can be found in the SCHEDULE. Late assignments will be receive half credit only if completed on the same day.
•Project planning and presentation are very important aspects of design.
Be prepared to discuss your project objectives and how you met them with your
design.
•Although we are working in an electronic medium, sketching your layouts,
rough designs and flow of interactive pages is most successful if accomplished
first on paper. You will be required to turn-in these sketches as directed
with each project.
•Again, due dates and project timelines must be met.
Grading
Your exercises and projects will be evaluated on several criteria:
•Did you meet or exceed the assignment's minimum requirements*
•Is your concept creative and does it relflect originality
•Does your composition/design demonstrate good design principles
•Does your project communicate clearly in content and in site navigation
•Have you demonstrated skill with software tools
•Have you used CSS and verified both html and css code
•Have you demonstrated craftsmanship in your work and presentations
•Is your project on time
(there is no excuse for late work) mandatory full grade deduction will be imposed for not having your site up at the start of our critique and projects submitted after the critique will be downgraded one grade for each day it's late.
Exercises: On most days you will have an exercise due. These are clearly specified in the schedule and are always preceeded by a demonstration of the technique or web design skill involved. I expect that the exercise will be linked to its title in your exercise page of your portal. We'll check at the start of class for full credit. Partial credit if posted by end of class. No credit if you miss the daily deadline unless you have a valid med note. I'm serious!
I will often incorporate a "Design Challenge" into the exercises. These exercises will have more potential credit. The challenge will make you think and research an area of web design or a technical skil related to the exercisel. I expect you to solve the challenge on your own.
Blog: I expect your blog to be updated for every class day and reserve the right to check allong with your daily exercises. Blog topic is up to you but it must relate to the web or web design. A link to a site you like is fine but tell us why you like it!
*Note:
If you expect to earn an A in this class you will need to go
beyond the minimum project requirements and clearly demonstrate
exceptional skill. Minimm requirements are listed for each project.
Graded Elements
Exercises
and Daily Blog 30%
Portal @ Midterm 10%
Quizzes 10%
Projects
- Informational Website 20%
- iPad Project 20%
- Redesign With Content Management 10%
Grading Scale-NOTE: This is the Design Program standard!
Note: Your grades will be maintained on Smartsite and updated on a daily basis. If you have questions about a grade please let me know so I can resove as quickly as possible.
98-100 A+
93-98 A
90-93 A-
88-90 B+
84-88 B
80-84 B-
78-80 C+
74-78 C
70-74 C-
70 Below D