Web Page Design II

Assignments

General Course Description: Web Page Design II is designed to expand on the material taught in Web Page Design I. Students will take a more detailed look at the visual tools, site development/planning process, and web hosting services. Students will also develop a site on an assigned topic.

Competencies and Suggested Objective(s):

1. Identify web page design considerations.
   a. Discuss considerations for site structure (e.g., folder names) and file names (e.g., lowercase vs. uppercase and spaces in file names).
   b. Discuss the need for determining the site objectives and target audience.
   c. Identify strategies to keep your audience.
   d. Identify strategies for maximizing site accessibility.
2. Identify techniques for improving the design and functionality of a site
   a. Identify the importance of color choices.
   b. Compare and contrast media choices (e.g., pictures, audio, Flash, etc.).
   c. Identify factors in designing site navigation.
   d. Discuss other design considerations.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of advanced web page authoring software features. (IT)
   a. Compare and contrast the features/reviews of various web page authoring software.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of advanced image editing software
   a. Compare and contrast the features/reviews of various image editing software.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of additional media development programs.
   a. Identify steps for creating/editing audio or video for a web site.
   b. Identify advanced features of animation programs.
6. Identify legal and ethical aspects associated with using technology for research and in preparation of publications. (B)
   a. Develop awareness of Copyright laws pertaining to content.
   b. Identify legal alternatives for adding media to a web site.
7. Demonstrate an understanding of maintaining a site
   a. Discuss File Transfer Protocol (FTP).
   b. Discuss the steps for posting a site.
   c. Discuss how changing site structure affects content on the web pages.
8. Create and publish a web site.
   a. Plan the web site.
   b. Develop web pages.
   c. Upload site to the web.