Course Description:

This course focuses on the design and development of interactive media for the web through technical and design projects. Students will learn core concepts of web production, apply web design standards, and develop proficiency in designing interactive and multimedia content using Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash, and other tools with a primary focus on web delivery. Students will become proficient with web authoring tools through building block assignments, classroom demonstrations, and readings. Throughout the semester, students will complete and launch a portfolio website with text, image gallery, and advanced elements. Prerequisites: AD 219

Instructor: Mark Pease

Office: Glove Factory 110
Telephone: (618) 453-3260
Email: markpease@siu.edu
Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 AM -12:00 AM

Meeting Times and Location:

Monday and Wedesday, 3:00 - 5:50 PM, Quigley 110

Course Objectives:

1. Simple web concepts (How media is delivered over the web)
2. Simple web production concepts (XHTML/CSS)
3. Development tools that speed up web content production (Adobe Dreamweaver)
4. Graphic design for the web (CSS)
5. Using tools for site management (Adobe Dreamweaver)
6. Tools for advanced web elements (Adobe Flash, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML 5, widgets, etc.)

Recommended Text:

Dreamweaver CS5 Visual Quickstart Guide
Students will also download and watch assigned Lynda.com videos and exercises in order to complete assignments. www.iplogin.lynda.com
NOTE: Additional required readings will be provided by the instructor.

Required Materials:

4 GB - USB storage drive - Students are required to back-up course work through the semester and have their drive in class.
3-CDR for backing up and archiving coursework
1-sketchbook/notebook (taking notes will be ESSENTIAL to this course)

Outside Work time:

Students will be expected to spend approximately 4-6 hours each week outside of scheduled meeting times completing projects and assignments. Quigley Lab times will be posted. In addition to Quigley Lab, students may wish to use the Computer Learning Centers.

Assignments and Deadlines:

Work must be submitted according to instructor's guidelines COMPLETED and ON TIME at the beginning of class on the due date.

Submitting Assignments:

Students will be required to submit assignments using the Quigley Lab Server. Instructions will be given for individual assign- ments.
To access the Quigley Lab Server and submit an assignment while in Quigley, students can do the following:

>From the Go Menu at the top of the Mac OS > choose "Connect to Server"> type the following: afp://soad.siu.edu/SoAD- Courses > type your network ID and Password > click "SoAD"> double click on the folder named "SoAD courses" > double click on the folder named "AD 332 Pease"> drag your file on top of the folder called"Drop"(it will disappear without you seeing inside the folder)
SEE TECHNICAL

Late Work:

Late or unfinished work will lose 10% PER DAY (including weekends). Projects will not be accepted after 10 days.

Grading:

In general, grades are determined by how well objectives have been covered, development of the idea, creativity and originality, technique, completeness and participation and use the following scale:

Grading Scale:

90-100% A Work that is outstanding relative to requirements of the course. Reserved for excellence.
80-89% B Work that is significantly above the level required of the course.
70-79% C Work that meets all requirements of the course.
60-69% D Work that is worthy of credit but does not meet the requirements of the course.
59% -0 F Work that fails to meet the minimum requirements of the course. Not worthy of credit

Assignments:

 
Introduction to HTML, CSS, DW
  
Working 5 page site
 
Simple Page
 
Home Page
 
Site Definition
 
Bio/About Page
 
Text Formatting
 
Contact Page/News Page
 
CSS Page Layout
  
Image Gallery Page
 
Layout with Text and Image
  
Links Page
 
CSS List Based Navigation
 
Advanced Flash Element
 
Web Design - Planning and Process
 
Planning and Roughs
 
Photoshop Mock-up
 
Photoshop Transfer
 
 

Semester Grade Breakdown:

Specific grading criteria will be outlined with each individual assignment and graded accordingly. The sections of the course are weighted as follows in determining final grades:
Introduction to HTML, CSS, Dreamweaver (35%)
Web Design - Planning and Process (20%)
Working 5 page site (35%)
Participation/Studio Etiquette/Attitude/Classroom Time Management (10%)

Attendance:

It is essential that students be in class. Attendance will be taken. Students may not arrange to leave early or arrive late. Arriving late or leaving early (10+min) equals an absence. An absence will be recorded for not showing up with materials, working on other projects during class or not working. An absence will be recorded for students working on Facebook, MySpace, You- Tube, email, texting, etc. An absence will be considered excused only with written documentation from a doctor's office or for an SIUC approved religious holiday or sports team. Consideration may be given for a SoAD sponsored event that may conflict with a meeting time.

Absence Policy:

Students are allotted 3 unexcused absences for the semester. On the 4th unexcused absence a student's semester grade will be lowered a FULL letter grade and continued to be lowered a FULL letter grade for each additional absence. Students with 10 or more excused absences will receive a WF.

Studio Policies/ Studio Guidelines:

An absence will be recorded for students observed using FaceBook, MySpace, Email, YouTube, Texting, etc. during class
Cell phones must be turned OFF during meeting times and will not be answered. NO TEXTING
No headphones during specified times.
All SIUC computer lab policies must be followed including NO FOOD OR DRINKS in the labs.

Quigley Lab:

Students must abide by all posted rules when using the Quigley Lab.

Disabilities Statement:

All efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of students who have disabilities that have been documented by staff at SIUC’s Disability Support Services or Achieve Program. Students who have need of special testing arrangements, classroom configurations, etc., should provide the instructor with documentation of their needs before or during the first week of class so that the necessary accommodations can be made promptly.

Academic Dishonesty:

Students are expected to act in accordance with SIUC’s Student Conduct Code (SCC), and should familiarize themselves with its standards for academic honesty and ethical conduct (the SCC is available online at http://policies.siuc.edu/policies/conduct.html. Students who violate the SCC’s standards by plagiarizing, cheating, harassing other students, committing disruptive acts in class, etc., will be referred to university authorities for disciplinary action (which can range from failure of an individual assignment to expulsion from SIUC).

Emergency Information:

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for study and work. Because some health and safety circumstances are beyond its control, the university asks that you become familiar with the SIUC Emergency Response Plan and Building Emergency Response Team (BERT) program. Emergency response information is available on posters in buildings on campus, on BERT’s website at www.bert.siu.edu, on the Department of Public Safety’s website at www.dps.siu.edu and in the Emergency Response Guidelines pamphlet. Know how to respond to each type of emergency. Instructors will provide guidance and direction to students in the classroom in the event of an emergency affecting your location. It is important that you follow these instructions and stay with your instructor during an evacuation or sheltering emergency. The Building Emergency Response Team will provide assistance to your instructor in evacuating the building or sheltering within the facility.

Note:

The instructor reserves the right to modify and/or change the course syllabus as needed during the course. See Schedule for updates.