About

This course will enable students to approach real-world design problems using the Web as a medium and create solutions that are functional and engaging, and that apply industry-standard technologies, including CSS and HTML. Students will undertake a series of exercises, culminating in the creation of working web sites. Topics will include pre-planning, information architecture, visual and interface design, effective use of images and text, adapting code from outside sources, and other topics that may arise during the semester. Significant work is required in the computer lab outside of class meetings. Students will be expected to do independent assignments in order to learn a range of dynamic web technologies and to advance their design concepts and strategies. Class time will include lectures, technical demonstrations, guided lab time and time for critique of student work.

Preparation & Participation

During each class, you are expected to contribute to objectives of the course. Ask questions, discuss and critique student work, and help your peers if you can. Please turn off your cell phones and refrain from sending emails, texts or messaging friends during class. USING ANY FORM OF SOCIAL MEDIA DURING CLASS IS CONSIDERED NOT PARTICIPATING. Please be prompt, and return from breaks on time. You are expected to read and conduct relevant research each week. You don't need to understand each and every word, but you should come to class having done the reading, and prepared to discuss it meaningfully.

Attendance

Attendance and class participation are an essential element of this course. Each class gives unique and valuable information not available in the readings. As such, any missed class will affect your grade. Missing three classes, will result in failure of the course. If you miss a class, you are still responsible for handing in the assignment and completing the readings. Refer to the companion web site for the class, and contact your peers or me before the next class to get caught up. Please refer to campus info sources for school closings.

Academic Integrity

Students are expected to read and understand the University's academic integrity policy, which can be found via Google. Members of the U of M community are expected to be honest and forthright in their academic endeavors. Students who violate this policy will be referred to the Office of the Provost. If you cheat or plagiarize by using someone else's work or ideas, you defeat the purpose of your education. In addition, academic dishonesty is prohibited in the University of Michigan Flint, and is punishable by failing grades, suspension and expulsion.

Readings

• Recommended: HTML5 in easy steps, Author: Mike McGrath, Publisher: Computer Step, Edition: 2, Year Published: 2017, Price: $10.11
• Required: HTML and CSS: Design and Build Websites, Author: Jon Duckett, Publisher: Wiley, Edition: 1, Year Published: 2011, Price: $17.00
• Specific reading recommendations are mentioned in the schedule below

Requirements

• Reading and research
• 3 interactive tutorials
• Weekly homework assignments
• 2 major assignments (historical bio and civic engagement websites)
• Final project (personal online portfolio)

Grading

 E  00-59 

  Failing. Doesn't meet minimum standards. No technical competence. Lacks any concept or idea.

 D  60-69 

  Barely acceptable. Many technical errors. Project is incomplete. No original thought.

 C  70-79 

  Below average but meets expectations. More technical errors than expected. Doesn't use full range of tools. Doesn't address concepts in a meaningful way.

 B  80-89  

  Above average. Exceeds expectations. Few technical errors. Uses a variety of tools. Demonstrates awareness of theoretical concepts.

 A- 90-94 

  Very good. Minor technical problems. Demonstrates awareness and thorough exploration of theoretical concepts.

 A  95-100 

  Outstanding. No technical errors. Uses tools at a professional level. Demonstrates understanding and exploration of theoretical concepts. Highly original thoughts.

Incomplete grades are given only in the case of family emergency or documented illness which interferes with your completion of the course. You must submit the required paperwork to me according to the college's deadline. You must also submit to me a written list of work which is missing, and a timetable of when the work will be completed.