This is an introductory web site design course; basic design understanding will be taught. Students will learn the proper knowledge and skills for creating web page design through the understanding of web editor software and graphics software. Students will site idea develop their designs for use on deciding the purpose of the site and implementing it. Students will learn the importance of efficient web sites based on function, aesthetics, and web design techniques. Students will assess web sites for efficiencies and inefficiencies and relay their reasoning. A web site design will be completed throughout the course and will be evaluated at the mid- point and end of the semester on their designs and the criteria established.

What you learn in this course will benefit you by allowing you to design and develop effective web design, as well as the process for implementation on a remote server.

Prerequisites

The following are required for entry into this course:

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Must have continuous access to Photoshop/Fireworks CS3 and Dreamweaver CS3.
• Internet access.

If you feel you lack any of these, please contact me immediately.

If you complete this course and do well, you will be able to:

• Develop the basic principles and foundations of web design, including typography, imagery, and color.
• Examine how the principles and foundations when combined create effective layouts.
• Utilize the industry standard software in creating web sites.
• Develop organizational skills for material, concepts and planning of web designs.
• Develop ideas into functioning designs.
• Compare and contrast effective and ineffective designs.
• Create graphics that will function in a web design.
• Create and implementation a functioning web site.

The required textbook for this course is:

TEXTBOOK

• Title:
  Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide
  ISBN-13: 978-0-321-50302-2
• Title:
  The Non-Designer's Web Book - 3rd Edition
  ISBN: 0-321-30337-7

You will also need to be able to access the digital demonstration videos. This requires internet access, preferably high speed. If you can't access the videos in this way a CD can be mailed to you directly.

For information on how to order your textbooks, go to http://eli.nvcc.edu/books/

There are 2 exams in this course. You are expected to take your examinations at one of the NVCC campus Testing Centers. Be sure to allow enough time to complete your exam before the Testing Center closes; Testing Centers have specific policies relating to the administration of ELI exams. You will need to take a photo ID, your NovaConnect empl ID number, and the appropriate Exam Pass when you go to the Testing Center.  

For Testing Center locations, hours of operation and policies, click here.

For information on taking exams outside of the metropolitan area, click here.

I am here to help you succeed in this course. Occasionally questions or problems may arise. Here is how to contact me when they do:

E-mail : jturner@nvcc.edu
Telephone : 703-450-2524

You may also call me to schedule a meeting in person, either at ELI or my campus office in Loudoun.

1. Use your web browser to connect to http://www.nvcc.edu/bbstart. Follow the directions to determine your email, Blackboard and VIVA account user names and passwords.
2. Access your email account and make sure you know how to use it; you will be required to use this account for all course-related email.
3. Log on to Blackboard at http://learn.vccs.edu.
4. Click on this course under "My Courses." Review the entire course to make sure you understand what will be required of you. Then start completing the assignments.

Please note that account generation takes approximately one week from the time of your paid registration. If you cannot log on after one week, contact the IT Help Desk. If you can log on to Blackboard, but your course isn't listed, please contact ELI or your instructor.