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CED 566: Web Design: Principles and Practices

Course Description

Learning to create web pages and projects for publication on the world wide web requires more than content knowledge. One must know the correct design principles used in their production, the differences between writing for print and writing for the web, the basics of HTML authoring, a web editing program, and the logistics of publishing a complete web site. This knowledge will enable you to be an active participant on the web and an intelligent viewer of web content and presentation.

MCO Objectives Met

  • Model knowledge of best for designing a website. (NBPTS 2, 4) (NETS•T 2, 4. S)

  • Identify basic principles of website usability, readability, and accessibility, (NBPTS 4) (NETS•T 4. 5)

  • Apply appropriate design principles and writing techniques used for publishing on the Web. (NBPTS 4) (NETS.T 4, S)

  • Create original digital images for use on the Web. (NBPTS 4) (NETS•T 4. S)

  • Discover and apply the basic functions of a simple web editing program. (NBPTS 4) T 4. 5)

  • Plan, design, and publish an original 8+ page website incorporating all required elements as detailed in

  • the assignment directions. (NBPTS 1, 2, 4) (NETS•T 1, 2, 4, S)

  • Evaluate websites for design and content and as feedback for fellow learners. (NBPTS 2.3.4, 5) (NETS•T 1.2. 3, 4.5)

  • Know and adhere to the Commitments of the Responsible Educator for the purposes of this course. (NBPTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) (NETS•T l. 2. 3.4, 5) (NOTE: The (C.O.RE.) statements may be found on the Fontbonne University website.)

Significant Assignments

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