VISC 215 - Web Design II
PREREQUISITES: VISC 210 - Web Design I
PROGRAM: Visual Communications
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS MIN: 64
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2025
Further explores the topic of Web Design by introducing content management systems (Wordpress, Joomla, etc.), server and client-side scripting, frameworks, and the implementation of HTML5/CSS3 in modern web design. Explores the concepts associated with designing web pages for a variety of display devices.REQUIRED SOFTWARE: This class makes use of industry-standard Adobe software. Students will NOT be able to complete the coursework without the use of Adobe software. Only students enrolled in Visual Communications courses that use Adobe software have been assigned an Adobe license. Not all students will have the ability to access Adobe software at home. All Visual Communications labs are outfitted with the latest Adobe software. Review the IvyService & Support Knowledge Base article: How to Access Adobe Software at Home to learn how to access this software. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Please note that not every computer can run Adobe software. Verify your system can operate Adobe applications through the Adobe System Requirements website. We highly recommend computers with an Intel core processor, 64-bit support, 8GB of memory (16GB preferred), and a 250GB hard drive. All Visual Communications labs are outfitted with the minimum system requirements.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to: - Integrate a content management system solution for a web site.
- Develop custom/branded themes for content management systems.
- Use basic server and client-side scripting to achieve specific site goals.
- Effectively incorporate framework solutions into web designs for specific visual/functional requirements.
- Implement HTML5/CSS3 technologies into the design of a website.
- Use basic programming skills to adapt web designs to a variety of display devices.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - - Content Management Systems
- Interface/Theme Design
- Basic Server/Client Scripting Techniques
- JavaScript Framework Integration
- HTML5/CSS3
- Desktop/Mobile Web Design Strategies
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