College of San Mateo
Official Course Outline
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COURSE ID: DGME 168 TITLE: Web Design II
Units: 3.0 units Hours/Semester: 48.0-54.0 Lecture hours; and 16.0-18.0 Lab hours
Method of Grading: Grade Option (Letter Grade or P/NP)
Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 838 or ENGL 848.
DGME 167 Web Design I or equivalent or DGME 211 and DGME 212
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COURSE DESIGNATION:
Degree Credit
Transfer credit: CSU
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
Catalog Description:
In this course students will learn fundamental web design principles, concepts and techniques used in complex and visually appealing websites. Students will be taught user centered design, web interface customization, web accessibility, Internet ethics, and copyright issues as well as review basic color, layout and typography for the web. In addition, student will be introduced to HTML, CSS, and JavaScript concepts to enhance the functionality of websites. Students will build a website following accepted design layout and World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) standards. Software: Adobe Creative Suite®
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOME(S) (SLO'S):
Upon successful completion of this course, a student will meet the following outcomes:
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Demonstrate user centered design and web interface customization
Identify fundamental web design principles and concepts
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Identify and demonstrate Section 508 compliance
Identify Internet ethics and web copyright issues
Demonstrate FTP competency
Demonstrate file management (local & remote)
Demonstrate integration with other software programs
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SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of this course, a student will be able to:
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Demonstrate user centered design and web interface customization
Identify fundamental web design principles and concepts
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Identify and demonstrate Section 508 compliance
Identify Internet ethics and web copyright issues
Demonstrate FTP competency
Demonstrate file management (local & remote)
Demonstrate integration with other software programs
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COURSE CONTENT:
Lecture Content:
Use software elements
Internet, www, ftp (file transfer protocol)
Browsers
File Management
Site management
Principles of layout and design as they relate to the web
Interface and navigation design (styles, frames, repetition, continuity, linking)
Typography on the web: Readability vs. legibility, default fonts and sizes, proportional vs.
monospaced type, Logical vs. Physical styles
Page layout
Interface Design
ADA requirements, accessibility, usability
Project Management
Integration with other software
Lab Content:

Lab Content:
Lab time will be completed in Digital Media Center, where students will apply their learning by demonstrating the design to production phases and intergration with appropriate software.
Students will complete lab exercises and assignments that reinforce the lecture material along with strengthening their skills utilizing the appropriate software.
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REPRESENTATIVE METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
Typical methods of instruction may include:
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Lecture
Lab
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Discussion
Guest Speakers
Observation and Demonstration
Other (Specify): A. Lecture / Discussion Encompassing in-class demonstrations & explanations on course topics B. Labs Students will demonstrate examples of course topics on lab computers C. Reading assignments Students will be given a reading assignment to become familiar with the material presented in a corresponding lecture, lab, or quiz D. Project assignments Students will be given a project assignment to demonstrate their knowledge of the software
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REPRESENTATIVE ASSIGNMENTS
Representative assignments in this course may include, but are not limited to the following:
Writing Assignments:
Weekly Assignments/Projects
Weekly Forums
Reading Assignments:
Instructor Resources
Online Resources
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REPRESENTATIVE METHODS OF EVALUATION
Representative methods of evaluation may include:
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Class Participation
Class Work
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Exams/Tests
Group Projects
Homework
Lab Activities
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Oral Presentation
Papers
Portfolios
Projects
Quizzes
Projects Students will be assigned projects to execute to specifications. Student's will be graded on performance of these projects. Quizzes, Mid Term and Final Students will be tested on their retention of important principles In-class Demonstrations Students will be asked to demonstrate course topics Writing
Students will submit written proposals, forums, and papers to demonstrate knowledge of web concepts and theory.
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REPRESENTATIVE TEXT(S):
Possible textbooks include:
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Lynch, P and Horton, S. Web Style Guide, 3rd edition: Basic Design Principles for Creating Web Sites
3rd ed. Yale University Press, 2009
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Adobe Creative Team. Adobe Dreamweaver CS 6 Classroom in a Book , 1st ed. Adobe Press, 2012
Origination Date: August 2011
Curriculum Committee Approval Date: December 2014
Effective Term: Fall 2015
Course Originator: Diana Bennett