CCCOnline LogoCourse Snapshot for MGD141 - Web Design I

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Course Competencies

The competencies you will demonstrate in this course are as follows:

  1.  Develop a basic understanding of the Internet and WWW and Web Standards.
  2. Test web page development and variations as implemented in various browsers and on various platforms.
  3. Construct web pages using HTML code.
  4. Develop web site look-and-feel using principles of design.
  5. Evaluate existing sites.
  6. Employ site design planning principles and methods.
  7. Develop templates for pages.
  8. Determine and organize site structure including navigational planning and implementation.
  9. Construct web pages using HTML generators.
  10. Evaluate, develop, and save graphics in appropriate file formats for the web.
  11. Explore methods for site launch and management.
Learning concepts for this course are enchanced using modules, websites, and online discussions.

Module Outcomes Mapped to Competencies

The module objectives that will permit students to demonstrate course competencies are:

Module 1
  Objectives Competencies
1 Present and describe an aspect of Internet history  I
2 Construct a web page using HTML   III
3 Apply design principles to create a web page  IV
4 Identify some potential challenges that browsers, devices, and operating systems can present in web design   II
5 Create the look and feel of a site   IV
6 Identify coding best practices using HTML  I, III
7 Describe the process for designing web pages for multiple environments II
8 Create and publish a web page III
9 Modify a web page for different screen resolutions II
Module 2
  Objectives Competencies
1 Describe web site planning procedures  VI, VIII
2 Identify the content goal of a web site by analyzing the potential audience  V, VI
3 Identify different roles within the web development/design team  VI
4 Create conventions for filenames and URLs III, IV, VI
5 Evaluate the hierarchical folder structure of an existing site V, VI
6 Explain the benefits of using cascading style sheets  III, IV
7 Build a basic style sheet III, IV, VI, VII
8 Apply basic selection techniques to a web site VIII
9 Distinguish between CSS class and id selectors VI, VII
10 Explain pseudo-selectors and pseudo-elements VI, VII
11 Describe type design principles IV, VII
12 Modify a web page using CSS font and text properties III, IV, VIII
13 Build a font and text properties style sheet III, IV, VIII
Module 3
  Objectives Competencies
1 Use the CSS box model to enhance the elements of a web page III, IV, VII
2 Apply the margin, padding, and border properties to the elements of a web page III, IV, VII
3 Use the page layout box properties on a web page III, IV, VII
4 Create a simple page layout  III, IV, VII
5 Describe the normal flow of elements  III, VII
6 Create floating layouts on a web page III, VII
7 Create one other type of layout using CSS III, VII
8 Build horizontal and vertical navigation bars III, VIII
9 Execute basic user testing. I, VI, VII, IX
10 Define terms related to the flow of the document III, VIII
Module 4
  Objectives Competencies
1 Use the standard graphics file formats appropriately  I, X
2 Demonstrate using image properties with CSS  I, X
3 Identify and apply appropriate and accessible color combinations using CSS  I, IV, V, VII, IX
4 Identify the 10 table elements  III, IX
5 Apply padding, margins, and floats to tables  III, IX
6 Use table styles on a web page  III, IX
7 Use the form element to create forms III, IX
8 Create input objects for a web page III, IX
9 Apply color according to best practices and color theory IV
10 Discuss topics in web accessibility pertaining to web design I
Module 5
  Objectives Competencies
1 Design navigation elements for mobile devices II, III, VI
2 Use graphics and lists for navigation and linking  III, VI, VII, VIII, X
3 Summarize a current SEO method XI
4 Use background color and graphics to enhance navigation III, VIII
5 Create hover rollovers on a web page  III, VIII
6 Use elements of responsive web design for layout and navigation II, III, VI, VIII
7 Create a detailed design brief for a web design project VIII, XI
8 Upload a finished website to a host XI

Course Time Commitment and Expectations

Course Activity Hours and Student Learning Hours
Course Credit Hours Course Format (Duration) Pace Relative to a 15 Week Course Course Activity Hours Student Learning Hours Per Week
3 15 Weeks - 135 8.5 to 9.5
3 10 Weeks 1.5x faster 135 12.5 to 14.5
3 6 Weeks 2.5x faster 135 21 to 24

For every credit hour, students should plan to spend an average of 2-3 hours per week for course-related activities in a 15-week course. For example, a 3 credit hour course would average an average 6-9 hours per week to read/listen to the online content, participate in discussion forums, complete assignments, and study the course material. For 10  and 6-week courses, the amount of time per week will be higher so all course competencies, module outcomes, and assignments will be covered.

Aside from typical reading assignments, this course has the following (Please Note: This list is subject to change based on the discretion of the instructor facilitating this course.):

Summary of Grading
Assignment Points %
Discussions (5 @ 20 points each) 100 25%
Quizzes (4 @ 10 points each) 40 10%
Assignments (8 @ 25 points each) 200 50%
Final Project (2 parts @ 30 points each) 60 15%
TOTAL 400 100%
Grading Scale
A = 90 to 100% B = 80 to 89% C = 70 to 79% D = 60 to 69% F = 59% and below

 

 

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