GDES 208 Web Design I

Introduces the basic concepts integral to designing websites for interactive media. Students learn interactive design principles and standards-based design practices that underlie digital design production. Using front-end development techniques, students will design wire frames and then implement these creative designs as websites. Emphasis will be on the website development process and workflow including how to create and manipulate both hypertext markup language (HTML) and cascading style sheet (CSS) web pages; designing images and typography for the Web; planning information architecture; and increasing usability, accessibility, and functionality for an enhanced user experience online. This course includes studio and lecture. Students will need to purchase supplies/materials for this course

Credits

3 credits

Prerequisite

A grade of C or better in ART 110 and GDES 125

Offered

Spring