Graduate Web Design, Developer, & New Media Resources

WNM 608 - 02: MS: Web Technology 1

(Cross-listed as WNM_800_114 ) - Spring 2012 - Jan 30 - May 19, 2012

Dept:: AAUSF

Prerequisites:: WNM 601, WNM 605, & WNM 606
Units:: 3.0
Course Fee:: 100.00

Course Description

Students will be introduced to the full advantage of opportunities afforded by the web. User interface, design principles and project management will be associated with hands on applications for the entire process of front-end web development. Languages include HTML, XHTML, CSS and Javascript.

Course Learning Outcomes

Will be able to:

Hand code HTML and CSS from scratch
Confidently design and execute a web site
Apply best practices for client-side coding and web standards
Organize and develop a website
Apply proper file organization and management
Design usable navigation

Will display the following attitudes/professional behaviors:

Meet assigned deadlines
Accept and apply critiques
Analyze and discuss work using industry specific terminology
Prepare for and contribute to class discussions and critiques

Grading

15%	Projects
10%	Participation
25%	Midterm
50%	Final

Topics Covered by this Course

Clients and Servers
Internet Protocols
Browser Differences
HTML
CSS
Image Preparation for the Web
Project Management Tools for Web Sites
Introduction to Information Architecture
Introduction to Usability
Web Standards
Introduction to JavaScript
Web Typography

Lab Policy

http://maclab.academyart.edu/

you're required to have your own Web Host...

Personal Website / Domain Name (MFA WNM OC Standard)
Win or Mac

Process:

Select Domain Name with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Strongly recommended: Bluehost.com
Register (buy) domain name.
Get website hosted.

Hosting service must provide the following services:

• FTP access

• MySQL

• PHP version 5

	HTML5 for Web Designers	ISBN: 9780984442508 Author(s): Jeremy Keith Available direct from the publisher at http://www.abookapart.com/products/html5-for-web-designers
	Introducing HTML5	ISBN: 9780321687296 Author(s): Bruce Lawson and Remy Sharp Available at AAU Library
	CSS: The Definitive Guide by Eric Meyer	ISBN: 9780596527334 Author(s): Eric Meyer Available at AAU Library 3rd edition
	CSS3 for Web Designers	ISBN: 9780984442522 Author(s): Dan Cederholm Available direct from the publisher at http://www.abookapart.com/products/css3-for-web-designers
	jQuery in Action	ISBN: 9781935182320 Author(s): Bear Bibeault and Yehuda Katz 2nd edition
	JavaScript: The Good Parts	ISBN: 9780596517748 Author(s): Douglas Crockford
	DOM Scripting: Web Design with JavaScript and the Document Object Model	ISBN: 9781430233893 Author(s): Jeremy Keith and Jeffrey Sambells 2nd edition

Bibliography

Head First HTML with CSS & XHTML
By Elisabeth Freeman, Eric Freeman
First Edition, December 2005
ISBN 10: 0-596-10197-X | ISBN 13: 9780596101978
Head First JavaScript
By Michael Morrison
First Edition, December 2007
ISBN 10: 0-596-52774-8 | ISBN 13: 9780596527747
Head Rush Ajax
By Brett McLaughlin
First Edition, March 2006
ISBN 10: 0-596-10225-9 | ISBN 13: 9780596102258
CSS: The Definitive Guide, Third Edition
By Eric A. Meyer
Third Edition, November 2006
ISBN 10: 0-596-52733-0 | ISBN 13: 9780596527334
Designing with Web Standards
By Jeffrey Zeldman
New Riders Press, First Edition (May 14, 2003)
Don't Make Me Think
By Steve Krug
New Riders Press, Second Edition (October 13, 2000)
Information Architecture
By Louis Rosenfeld and Peter Morville
O'Reilly, Second Edition (August 15, 2002)
The Design of Everyday Things
By Donald Norman
Currency, Reissue Edition (February 1, 1990)
Weaving the Web: The Original Design and Ultimate Destiny of the World Wide Web
By Tim Berners-Lee
Collins, First Edition (November 1, 2000)

Method of Evaluation

Projects, Assignments, Participation

Assignments

Students are expected to spend a minimum of 10 hours per module on projects outside of class. All projects are due on the specified dates (see course schedule). A late project is marked down one grade ("B" to "C"). A project more than one week late will receive a grade of "F".

Attendance

Students are expected to attend all class meetings and final grades will reflect this policy. The Academy has developed a Model Attendance Policy and a Model Policy on Late Submission of Projects/Assignments. Most classes follow these policies; however, departments may differ from the model policies. Class attendance is required. Attendance means arriving on time and staying for the entire class session. Each course requires that the student be present at and participate in, every class session. Failure to attend classes, tardy arrivals and early departures will be reflected in final grades as follows:

Four (4) late arrivals may drop the final grade by one letter grade ("B" to "C", "C" to "D"...)
Three (3) unexcused absences may result in a final grade of "F".
Three (3) consecutive absences may result in a final grade of "F" or being dropped from the class.

Academic Probation

Students will be placed on Academic Warning if their semester Grade Point Average (GPA) falls below a 2.0, but their cumulative GPA remains at 2.0 or higher. If their cumulative GPA falls below a 2.0, the student will be placed on Academic Probation and if their cumulative GPA falls below 2.0 for two consecutive semesters, the result is dismissal from college. If a student is dismissed, the student may apply for reinstatement after one full term has passed by submitting a letter to the Grievance Committee giving reasons for his/her academic record and requesting that re-admission be granted.

Grading Criteria

Students are graded on their skill level relative to industry standards. The student's skill level comprises all of the following:

The quality of conceptualization as it relates to assignments.
The quality of craft and design skills.
The quality of a student's presentation.
The student's mature ability to interact with peers and faculty members.
The student's mature ability to receive and act upon critiques.
The student's participation in and contribution to the class.
The student's ability to meet weekly and final deadlines.
The student's attendance record.

Grade Interpretations

Letter Grade	Description	Grade Points
A	Exceptional	4.00
A-	Excellent	3.70
B+	Very Good	3.30
B	Good	3.00
B-	Competent	2.70
C+	Above Average	2.30
C	Average	2.00
C-	Below Average	1.70
D+	Marginal	1.30
D	Weak	1.00
D-	Minimal Achievement	0.70
F	Failing	0.00
I	Incomplete*	0.00
IP	In Progress*	0.00
P	Pass	0.00
T	Transfer*	0.00

Notes:
Grades of "I" will be given credit only when they are converted to a Letter Grade.
Grades of "F" are computed as zero (0) points toward the Grade Point Average.
Students must achieve a "C" or better in all Graduate level coursework.
Students must achieve a "C-" or better in all Undergraduate major classes.
Passing grade for an Undergraduate elective course is "D-" or above.
Passing grade for an Undergraduate Liberal Arts course is "D-" or above.
A "D+"/"D"/"D-" in an Undergraduate major required course that is not repeated will be given credit as an elective.

University Code of Conduct

The Academy of Art University is committed to upholding its policies regarding student conduct. By enrolling at the University, students agree to abide by the policies as outlined in the University Code of Conduct, which can be found in the catalog, in the Enrollment Agreement and on the Academy of Art University website. This includes, but is not limited to, the expectations of professional behavior, proper classroom etiquette, attending and participating in all classes. All works, written and visual, must be the student's own creations. Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated.

Academy Resource Center (ARC)

631 Howard Street (Main Office)
All services are offered free of charge and are provided to both online and on campus students. Please call or email for more information.
(415) 618-3917 or arc@academyart.edu
Speaking Lab. Assistance is offered for oral presentations and pronunciation practice. The Speaking Lab also arranges conversation groups for international students.

Student Academic Support

One-on-one coaching is available by appointment or on a drop-in basis for assistance with study skills and time management. SAS also refers students to outside and other AAU services.

ARC Tutoring (formerly Study Hall Tutoring)

ARC Tutoring provides remedial, one-on-one tutoring to qualifying students to supplement workshops.

Classroom Services

Reasonable accommodations can be made for students with disabilities. For more information, or to establish eligibility, contact Classroom Services at 415.618.3775 or classroomservices@academyart.edu They are located at 631 Howard Street, 4th Floor.

ESL Support Program and Online English as a Second Language (OESL)

In-class language support is provided for international students in designated sections. Weekly study groups and one-on-one tutoring are open to all students.

Writing Lab

Writing Lab and Online Writing Lab (OWL). Assistance is available for all writing assignments.

Midpoint Review Workshop

Midpoint Review Workshops (graduate students only). Workshops and one-on-one help are provided to graduate students working on written proposals and oral presentations for midpoint and final reviews.