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VISC 215 - Web Design II


PREREQUISITES: VISC 210 - Web Design I  
PROGRAM: Visual Communications
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 1
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
STUDIO HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2020

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.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Integrate a content management system solution for a web site.
  2. Develop custom/branded themes for content management systems.
  3. Use basic server and client-side scripting to achieve specific site goals.
  4. Effectively incorporate framework solutions into web designs for specific visual/functional requirements.
  5. Implement HTML5/CSS3 technologies into the design of a website.
  6. 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

 
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)