GD 109 Web Design Tools Workshop
Summary
This course introduces students to the basic languages used to build
the front-end components of the web. Students will learn the basic
syntax of HTML and CSS; a simple vocabulary of HTML elements and
attributes, and CSS properties and values; best practices for preparing
content for the web; and basic code patterns useful in web design
Class time will be a mix of lectures and Q&A. Outside of class, you?re
responsible for completing the exercises presented each week in
class. Over 10 weeks we will do two projects and one quiz which will
be based on the concepts used in the demo sites. First, everyone will
build the same demo site, and then students will build a demo site of
their choice.
Texts
Learn to Code HTML & CSS by Shay Howe, also available at: http://learn.
shayhowe.com/html-css/.
Grading
Attentiveness, attendance, communication, participation, punctuality,
projects, assignments, quizzes etc will be graded on a 0-5 scale with
equal weight given to each item.
4-5: Shows exemplary participation & understanding of assignments with
on-time completion, uses multiple types of code successfully, careful
in-depth concept & planning for demo sites that follow professional
aesthetics, accessibility, and mobile standards.
1-3: Assignment & projects are technically complete but show signs of
disorganization, broken code, late submission, or average planning or
conception. Participation is limited, frequent tardies, misses classes.
0: Failure to submit an assignment, more than 3 unexcused absences,
bailing on your group without explanation and without catching up.
Prerequisites
None.
This syllabus is subject to change as necessary during the quarter. If a change occurs, it will be thoroughly addressed during class, posted under Announcements in D2L and sent via email.
Evaluations are a way for students to provide valuable feedback regarding their instructor and the course. Detailed feedback will enable the instructor to continuously tailor teaching methods and course
content to meet the learning goals of the course and the academic needs of the students. They are a requirement of the course and are key to continue to provide you with the highest quality of teaching. The
evaluations are anonymous; the instructor and administration do not track who entered what responses. A program is used to check if the student completed the evaluations, but the evaluation is completely
separate from the student’s identity. Since 100% participation is our goal, students are sent periodic reminders over three weeks. Students do not receive reminders once they complete the evaluation.
Students complete the evaluation online in CampusConnect.
This course will be subject to the university's academic integrity policy. More information can be found at http://academicintegrity.depaul.edu/ If you
have any questions be sure to consult with your professor.
All students are expected to abide by the University's Academic Integrity Policy which prohibits cheating and other misconduct in student coursework. Publicly sharing or posting online any prior or current materials from this course (including exam questions or answers), is considered to be providing unauthorized assistance prohibited by the policy. Both students who share/post and students who access or use such materials are considered to be cheating under the Policy and will be subject to sanctions for violations of Academic Integrity.
All students are required to manage their class schedules each term in accordance with the deadlines for enrolling and withdrawing as indicated in the University Academic Calendar. Information on enrollment, withdrawal, grading and incompletes can be found at http://www.cdm.depaul.edu/Current%20Students/Pages/PoliciesandProcedures.aspx.
Students who feel they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the instructor privately to discuss their specific needs. All discussions will remain confidential.
To ensure that you receive the most appropriate accommodation based on your needs, contact the instructor as early as possible in the quarter (preferably within the first week of class), and make sure that
you have contacted the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at:
Lewis Center 1420, 25 East Jackson Blvd.
Phone number: (312)362-8002
Fax: (312)362-6544
TTY: (773)325.7296