COURSE SYLLABUS 2011-2012

Name of course: Web Design Name of teacher: Kalli Falkner Prerequisites and standards for the course (academic essential functions): None Course Description: The purpose of this program is to prepare students for initial employment as web production assistant, web production artist, or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations. Class Objectives: Create projects and presentations utilizing a variety of digital media/multimedia technologies, Design and generate video and/or animations in a multimedia project, Design and execute audio technology for a digital media/multimedia project, Use computer applications for digital media/multimedia projects, Produce digital media/multimedia projects. Instructional Philosophy: The business education program should prepare students for entrance into the workplace or an institution of higher learning by providing them with a sound background in technology and accounting principles. The courses taught in this program should provide students with the ability to think through problems. Materials and texts:, Office 2010 software, Creating Web Pages Using HTML, Dreamweaver and other texts and software necessary to complete assignments and projects, including but not limited to Internet Explorer, Paint, and WordPad. Papers and projects: Projects may be either individual or group, related to creating and editing web pages, creating and editing effective presentations using a variety of media, and creating and editing desktop publishing assignments. Grading: Computer assignments will be printed and graded upon completion. All assignments will be graded with the same weight. All assignments, including tests, must be completed on time. If a student is aware that he/she is going to be absent on an assignment due date, the assignment must be submitted early. All assignments must be completed and turned in early or on the due date. Late assignments will be penalized one letter grade for each day late. If a student is unaware of an absent he/she must make-up all missed work within the time specified by the Student Handbook and it is the students responsibility to request the missed work. Classroom rules and procedures: Students must follow all rules in the Student Handbook. Students must have a Baynet form signed by a parent/guardian and on file before operating any computer on campus. Students must be inside the classroom when the tardy bell rings. Students should be prepared for class with folder, pen/pencil, and paper. Students will respect the teacher, themselves and others. ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD, CANDY, GUM or DRINKS allowed in the lab. Consequences for violating rules: 1st offense Verbal Warning, 2nd Offense Parent Contact, 3rd Offense Discipline Referral The academic misconduct policy of the school, according to the student handbook, will be followed. The attendance policy, as outlined in the student handbook, will be enforced. All requests for accommodation for this course are welcome, from students and parents. Any student who receives failing grades during this course is urged to discuss this with the teacher. I have read my syllabus and understand my Web Design syllabus for 2011-2011. Parent Signature Student Signature

COURSE SYLLABUS 2011-2012

Course Outline: 1. Analyze a variety of multimedia software programs to explain their purpose in multimedia production. 2. Describe the stages of the creation of multimedia projects. 3. Utilize various input devices for multimedia project development. 4. Demonstrate appropriate techniques using various software programs and equipment to create, modify, and enhance multimedia projects. 5. Define and use graphic design terminology and identify graphic design concepts themes. 6. Identify confidentiality concepts and policies and characteristics of professional conduct. 7. Identify and analyze graphic design career opportunities. 8. Analyze a variety of multimedia software programs to explain their purpose in graphic design. 9. Demonstrate appropriate techniques using various software programs and equipment to create, modify, and enhance a graphic design. 10. Create and edit a graphic using various software. 11. Plan and design a graphic design. 12. Use various input tools to import visuals in a graphic design. 13. Practice ethical use of graphics. 14. Identify copyright and patent laws pertaining to graphic design publication and identify licensing agreements associated with Graphic Design software. 15. Define and use Web page design terminology and identify Web page design concepts themes. 16. Identify confidentiality concepts and policies and characteristics of professional conduct. 17. Identify and analyze Web page design career opportunities. 18. Demonstrate skills utilizing Web Page design software. 19. Create and edit a Web page using HTML. 20. Insert images, change image appearance, create Hotspots, and use frames. 21. Plan and design a web page and add multimedia elements and enhancements, i.e. sound and video to a Web page. 22. Use input tools to import visuals in a Web page. 23. Create and edit Hyperlinks. 24. Customize elements and components of a Web page, create a custom theme, create page transitions, add hit counter, and create a search form. 25. Practice usability testing for uploading Web pages. 26. Publish, manage and evaluate a Web site. 27. Practice ethical use of World Wide Web 28. Identify copyright and patent laws pertaining to Web page publication and identify licensing agreements associated with Web Page Design software. 29. Determine career and entrepreneurial opportunities, responsibilities, and educational and credentialing requirements related to multimedia design.

COURSE SYLLABUS 2011-2012

Essential Questions: 1. What criteria should be considered when determining the correct type of software and equipment to be used for multimedia project development? 2. What criteria should be considered when determining the correct type of software and equipment to be used for creating a graphic design? 3. What criteria should be considered when determining the correct type of software and equipment to be used for Web site development? 4. What are the planning stages when developing, maintaining and evaluating Web sites?