ClassInfo

GD 109 Web Design Tools Workshop

Fall 2017-2018
Class number: 12868
Section number: 401
W 1:30PM - 3:00PM
CDM 00632 Loop Campus

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 codepatterns 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 the 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/. Additional online resources will be added as needed to D2L. You will also need: ? Sublime Text or similar, no Dreamweaver ? FileZilla or similar FTP software ? Modern web browser. Chrome or Firefox preferred. ? Design software


Grading

30% attendance & in-class participation, on-time arrival, 70% on-time completion of assignments. Grades will be assessed based on completion of initial demo site, design mock-ups of second site, coding of second site, as well as a final quiz. Each of these assignments will comprise 25% of grade total.


Prerequisites

None.


School policies:

Changes to Syllabus

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.

Online Course Evaluations

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.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

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.

Academic Policies

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 with Disabilities

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