ART 288 Introduction to Web Design and Social Media

Introduction to design and communication principles as they apply to web design. Students also investigate the unique challenges involved in website design including an introduction to social media marketing.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Recommended: ART 216

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate understanding of the elements of design and of composition
2. Demonstrate understanding and proper use of color and typography
3. Demonstrate ability to create objectives and a design strategy
4. Define unique challenges of web design
5. Identify issues in navigation
6. Demonstrate knowledge of website testing and marketing
7. Demonstrate effective use of an organizational grid in page design
8. Create an effectively designed website
9. Identify issues of responsive web design
10. Demonstrate entry-level use of CSS for colors, backgrounds, formatting text and page layout
11. Demonstrate knowledge of current Web Standards through web authoring