Download FORM 335 - Harrisburg Area Community College

Division: Technology
Department: Computer Technology
Subject Code: WEB
Course #: 133
Course Title: Web Design Theory
HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FORM 335
Course Form 335 must be updated at least every five years per AP 765 to include, at a
minimum, the following elements. [§335.2]
1.
Digital Description:
Credit hours:
Lecture hours:
Lab hours:
3.0
3.0
0.0
BL: [ ]⅓ [X]½ [ ]⅔ [ ] Other (Indicate fraction or percent)
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3.
Catalog Description:
Explores graphic design principles for creating web pages, layouts, and graphic elements.
Topics include web typography, color theory, layout, two-dimensional Cartesian
geometry, grids, site harmony, graphic identity, template design, CSS color and
typography control, and accessibility.
Minimum Grade Required
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites:
None
Other:
4.
Learning Outcomes
[These outcomes are necessary to enable students to attain the essential
knowledge and skills embodied in the program’s educational objectives.]
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
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Describe web typography standards, issues, problems, and solutions
Create typographic elements including linked, embedded, and graphic types
Describe the use of color theory, digital color models, subtractive color, and web-safe
colors in graphic design and page layout
Use the golden ratio and grids in web page layout
Apply two-dimensional Cartesian geometry to the digital canvas of industry-standard
software applications
Create a unified graphic identity for a multiple page web site using templates and
Cascading Style Sheet standards for color and typography
Create an alternate form of that graphic identity for the visually impaired using
guidelines from the Americans with Disabilities Act
Division: Technology
Department: Computer Technology
Subject Code: WEB
Course #: 133
Course Title: Web Design Theory
5.
Planned Sequence of Learning Activities
[These must be designed to help students achieve the learning outcomes.]
I. Principles of Web Design Theory
A. Grids
B. The Golden Ratio
C. Negative Space
D. The Flexible Canvas
II. The Geometry of Web Design
A. Cartesian Geometry applied to Vector Canvases
B. Bit Mapping applied to Raster Canvases
III. Web Color Theory
A. The Color Wheel
B. Digital Color Models
C. The Web-Safe Color Palette
IV. Web Typography
A. Principles and Terminology
B. Fonts and Operating Systems
C. Linked Fonts
D. Embedded Fonts
E. Graphic Type Elements
V. Web Graphic Identity
A. Corporate Identity Principles
B. Creating Templates
C. Cascading Style Sheets for Color, Typography, and Layout
VI. Web Design and Accessibility
A. The Americans with Disabilities Act
B. The World Wide Web Consortium
C. Digital Color and Digital Type for the Visually Impaired
6.
Assessment of Student Learning
[Methods of assessment should be appropriate for Learning Outcomes listed above.]
Assessment of student learning outcomes for the course, as required by AP 765, is part of
regular curriculum maintenance and/or improvement. The specific plan has been
determined by the pertinent faculty involved and is kept on file in the division office.
7.
List of Texts, References, Selected Library Resources or other Learning Materials
(code each item based on instructional use): C-Lecture/Laboratory, A-Lecture, BLaboratory, LC-Lecture/Clinical, CLN-Clinical, I-Online,
BL-Blended, D-Independent Study, P-Private Lessons, E-Internship,
F-Cooperative Work-Study, FE-Field Experience. [These resources must be easily
accessible to students.]
[A,I,BL] Evans, Poppy & Thomas, Mark A. Exploring the Elements of Design
Division: Technology
Department: Computer Technology
Subject Code: WEB
Course #: 133
Course Title: Web Design Theory
Thomson – Delmar Learning; ISBN: 1-4180-3855-5
[A,I,BL] Burroughs, Xtine & Mandiberg, Michael, Digital Foundations: Intro to
Media Design with the Adobe Creative Suite, New Riders; ISBN: 0-321-55598-8
[A,I,BL] Aquent Creative Team Adobe Creative Suite 4 Design Premium Digital
Classroom; Aquent/Wiley & Sons; ISBN: 04704782X
8.
Prepared by Faculty Member: Carl Petersheim
Date: 7/13/10
9.
Approved by Department Chairperson: Eric Yoxheimer
Date: 7/14/10
10.
Approved by Academic Division Dean: Marjorie Mattis
Date: 8/3/10
This course meets all reimbursement requirements of Chapter 335, subchapters A /
B.
This course was developed, approved, and offered in accordance with the policies,
standards, guidelines, and practices established by the College. It is consistent with
the college mission.
If the course described here is a transfer course, it is comparable to similar courses
generally accepted for transfer to accredited four-year colleges and universities.
11.
Director, Curriculum Compliance: Catherine A. Lencioni
Date: 8/5/10
12.
Provost & VP, Academic Affairs: Cynthia A. Doherty
Date: 8/9/10
13.
Original Date of course approval by the college: 200820
14.
Date(s) of subsequent reviews [Indicate change: Learning Outcomes; textbook(s)]:
7/14/10 Textbook Change, type of instruction
12/1/04
Review and updated: 10/26/07; 1/11/08; 1/16/09; 7/14/09;7/14/10