ITNW 1276
Digital Graphics & Intermediate Web Site Design
Syllabus Addendum

Faculty Communication Information
Instructor: Denise and Mark Harman
E-mail: mdharman@flash.net
Site: http://inetecc3.dcccd.edu/dharman
Coordinator: Ed Grundy
Office Phone: 214-860-2222
Lab Phone: 214-860-2293
Office Hours: By Appointment

Course Overview & Evaluation
    During this 16-week semester, students will be participating in interactive lecture, demonstrations, individual and small-group work, laboratory exercise and skills inventory completion. Emphasis will be on demonstrated competency of the required course skills. There will be four evaluations during the semester over the following course content:

Home Work & Skills Attainment – 1000 Total Points
    Competency Exams - (100 points each) You must pass competency exams on the following applications:
          ° FreeHand
          ° PhotoShop/Image Ready
   Each exam will be based on an instructor given take home practical. Each exam must be scheduled with your instructor with 80 points required for a passing score. Failure to score the minimum of 80 points will require additional assessment. You may have an additional two (2) chances to achieve the minimum of 80 points for each competency check-off. Scheduled evaluations that are missed due to absence or tardiness will count as a failed attempt. Regardless of the attempts to master the minimum competency score for each evaluation, the initial evaluation score will be used to calculate your final course grade.
    Projects – (60 points each) Students will be assigned grades for team work in the following areas:
          ° Site proposal and research
          ° Vector map
          ° Vector assignment
          ° Logo design
          ° Brand board
          ° Site map and thumbnails
          ° Banner ad
          ° Slicing project
          ° Site prototype
          ° Index page

   Website - (200 points) Using the Online Design skills acquired during the semester, construct an interface main and a minimum of 3 sub pages that meet the following criteria:
     ° Write short proposal that describes the goals, target population, and design elements of your project. Obtain approval from your instructor prior to beginning construction.
     ° Designs must contain use of type, color, and shape & meet the design criteria discussed in class.
     ° The designs must contain a form of navigation with use of titling and content treatment on second piece.
     ° Designs must have a consistent look & feel between levels; they must visually represent components of one site.
     ° Present your final site to the class in the same manner that you would present a site to a client.
   Final Grade - The evaluation system is the same regardless of your registration option (credit or non-credit). The final grading scale is as follows:
     Total Maximum Points = 1000
     A = 900 – 1000
     B = 800 – 899
     C = 700 – 799
     D = 600 – 699
     F = 599 or below.

Textbooks

Designing Web Usability : The Practice of Simplicity
By Jakob Nielson
New Riders Publishing
ISBN: 156205810X

Photoshop 5.5 / ImageReady 2.0 For the Web H. O. T. (Hands-On Training)
By Lynda Weinman
Lynda.com/books; Peachpit Press
ISBN: 0201354675

FreeHand 9 Authorized
By Tony Roame (464 pages w / CD)
Peachpit Press
ISBN: 0201700344

Additional Course Notations
    Attendance - Students are expected to attend class regularly. In the event of your absence, make-up work will be allowed. However, if the student exhibits excessive absences (greater than 3 class periods) he/she may continue in the course but will not attain the Continuing Education Units or credit hours listed in the Course Syllabus. The Dean of Continuing/Workforce Education Division will administer any exceptions to the attendance policy.
    Student Behavior - After successful completion of the Internet Publishing, Training and Commerce Technology Program student will be seeking employment in a professional field that requires creativity, problem-solving skills, and intense dedication to a collaborative work environment. Internet Publishing, Training and Commerce Technology is a high-tech profession which changes rapidly as new innovative products reach the market place and as such requires a commitment to life-long learning. The instructional strategies utilized during class, nurture the development of these skills and simulates real world, on the job experiences. Keep these issues in mind as you work within the small-group environment. Encourage creative discussion, collaborative research, timely completion of assigned activities and act responsibly and professionally with anyone you interview as a part of course assignments.
    Communication – Students are expected to check the website (http://inetecc3.dcccd.edu/dharman) on a regular basis for timely information. Students are expected to post most assignments to their school website. Procedures for posting will be discussed in class.