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Art of Web Site Design
Course: AVC190

First Term: 2024 Fall
 Lec + Lab   3.0 Credit(s)   6.0 Period(s)   6.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T - Lab Load


Description: Introduction to design production for websites. Layout, typography and presentation style for HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language). Design of mock-ups using digital design software to produce artistic form and content for the Web using Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML), digital text, and graphics. Discussion of color, proportion, typography and Web-specific design principles. Emphasizes design of cross-browser compatible interfaces that optimize usability, accessibility and browser interoperability.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe hardware, software, and on-line information gathering process. (I)
2. Use the HTML language. (II)
3. Produce graphics for Web publication, using type design. (III)
4. Produce Web page design(s) by applying appropriate design, color, and art. (IV)
5. Produce an interactive multi-page site for publication on the Web, using all art elements appropriately. (V)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Overview of Web Publication and the Operational Systems
   A. Hardware
   B. Software
   C. Http Online information and addresses
   D. Text and graphics information
II. Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML)
III. Web Page Content
   A. Server-Side Considerations
   B. Site Structure
IV. Art and Graphics for the Web
   A. Design principles for Web publication
   B. Effective use of color and typography
   C. Image Resolution
V. Web Page Presentation
   A. Effective Presentation Elements
   B. Style Sheets for Layout
   C. Art, Graphics, and Interactivity
   C. Audio
   D. Art, graphics, and interactivity
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 27, 2024

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