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8/08/06

Introduction and Syllabus to
WebPage Design And Development

Introduction

Welcome to the class entittled "Introduction to WebPage Design and Production.

The purpose of this class is to provide you with basic skills in webpage design and production. The class will introduce you to basic HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language), web page editors, graphics, image mapping, graphic animation, US copywrite guidelines, visual design concerns in page design, and web site development.

Required
Computer Skills

This class is designed for the entry level student who has basic computer skills and Internet experience. It is assummed that if you are reading this page and are able to send and receive email messages you have the basic and necessary Internet skills to be successful in this class.
** See "preclass page"

Other skills you should have or are willing to develop:

• E-mail skills in sending and receiving mail and attaching files
• Internet navigation and searching skills
• Ability to download and install software
• File naming and folder creation
• Wordprocessing skills (saving, naming files, moving files)

Class
Design

The class is designed around "modules." Each module may have one or more assignments for you to complete. All of the assignments are individual, unless noted in the module description.

Each participant in the class will be responsible for all their assignments and final project.

Grading

This class is built upon "success" and not "failure". You are required to complete each module as outlined in each module description. If the student does not complete all the assignments the student will have the option of a grade or an "Incomplete". If an incomplete (I) is given the student and the instructor will set a course completion date.

Because this is a learning community each student has the learning community as a support group to help her/him problem solve and learn the skills required in this class.

If a student is not active in the learning community, the student will receive a lower grade.

Learning
Community

You will be a member of a class listserve (asu-webclass@yahoogroups.com). The purpose of this email listserve is to provide a vehicle for communication and discussion.

As a member of this listserve you will be expected to post two or more times each week with a response, question or information. The listserve is used as a tool for a learning community to assist each other with problem-solving and general support.

As a member of a learning community you are expected to contribute to the well-being of each member. The instructor of the course is a member of the learning community and not the leader of it.

A major objective of the course is to build a learning community through collaboration and copperation as learners in a production environment.

Module
Overview

What follows are short overviews of each module:

Preclass: This module acts as a guide in preparing you for this class. It informs you of the software needed, how to set up your working environment, and basic hardware/software requirements for this class.

Module 1: Introduces you to "HTML" markup language and requires you to make your first web page and then upload it to your Internet site for class viewing. You will requird to create a second page based upon the skills you have learned.

Module 2: Introduces you to "web editors." Here you are invited to become familar with two common web editor programs and compare them -- Netscape Composer and DreamWeaver.

Module 3: Introduces you to graphics on the web and a basic graphic/image editing program.

Module 4: Introduces you to image mapping and the behavior tools found in DreamWeaver.

Module 5: Introduces you to page and web site evaluation.

Module 6: Introduces you to copywrite issues and guidelines.

Final Project: Invites you to create a web site related to your professional work or interrest.

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Introduction	Welcome to the class entittled "Introduction to WebPage Design and Production. The purpose of this class is to provide you with basic skills in webpage design and production. The class will introduce you to basic HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language), web page editors, graphics, image mapping, graphic animation, US copywrite guidelines, visual design concerns in page design, and web site development.
Required Computer Skills	This class is designed for the entry level student who has basic computer skills and Internet experience. It is assummed that if you are reading this page and are able to send and receive email messages you have the basic and necessary Internet skills to be successful in this class. ** See "preclass page" Other skills you should have or are willing to develop: • E-mail skills in sending and receiving mail and attaching files • Internet navigation and searching skills • Ability to download and install software • File naming and folder creation • Wordprocessing skills (saving, naming files, moving files)
Class Design	The class is designed around "modules." Each module may have one or more assignments for you to complete. All of the assignments are individual, unless noted in the module description. Each participant in the class will be responsible for all their assignments and final project.
Grading	This class is built upon "success" and not "failure". You are required to complete each module as outlined in each module description. If the student does not complete all the assignments the student will have the option of a grade or an "Incomplete". If an incomplete (I) is given the student and the instructor will set a course completion date. Because this is a learning community each student has the learning community as a support group to help her/him problem solve and learn the skills required in this class. If a student is not active in the learning community, the student will receive a lower grade.
Learning Community	You will be a member of a class listserve (asu-webclass@yahoogroups.com). The purpose of this email listserve is to provide a vehicle for communication and discussion. As a member of this listserve you will be expected to post two or more times each week with a response, question or information. The listserve is used as a tool for a learning community to assist each other with problem-solving and general support. As a member of a learning community you are expected to contribute to the well-being of each member. The instructor of the course is a member of the learning community and not the leader of it. A major objective of the course is to build a learning community through collaboration and copperation as learners in a production environment.
Module Overview	What follows are short overviews of each module: Preclass: This module acts as a guide in preparing you for this class. It informs you of the software needed, how to set up your working environment, and basic hardware/software requirements for this class. Module 1: Introduces you to "HTML" markup language and requires you to make your first web page and then upload it to your Internet site for class viewing. You will requird to create a second page based upon the skills you have learned. Module 2: Introduces you to "web editors." Here you are invited to become familar with two common web editor programs and compare them -- Netscape Composer and DreamWeaver. Module 3: Introduces you to graphics on the web and a basic graphic/image editing program. Module 4: Introduces you to image mapping and the behavior tools found in DreamWeaver. Module 5: Introduces you to page and web site evaluation. Module 6: Introduces you to copywrite issues and guidelines. Final Project: Invites you to create a web site related to your professional work or interrest.