Web Design 1
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Course Overview
Course Overview
In today's world, web pages are the most common medium for sharing ideas and information. Learning to design websites is an incredibly useful skill for any career path.
In today's world, web pages are the most common medium for sharing ideas and information. Learning to design websites is an incredibly useful skill for any career path.
Web Design 1 is a project-based course that teaches students how to build their own web pages. Students will learn the languages HTML and CSS and will create their own live homepages to serve as portfolios of their creations. By the end of this course, students will be able to explain how web pages are developed and viewed on the Internet, analyze and fix errors in existing websites, and create their very own multi page websites. Students will learn the foundations of user interface design, rapid prototyping and user testing, and will work together to create professional, mobile responsive websites. Web Design 1 utilizes a blended classroom approach. The content is fully web-based, with students writing HTML and CSS in the browser. As teachers we utilizes tools and resources to leverage time in the classroom and give focused 1 to 1 attention to our students. Each unit of the course is broken down into lessons, example web pages to explore, and web design exercises in which students develop and publish their own sites.
Web Design 1 is a project-based course that teaches students how to build their own web pages. Students will learn the languages HTML and CSS and will create their own live homepages to serve as portfolios of their creations. By the end of this course, students will be able to explain how web pages are developed and viewed on the Internet, analyze and fix errors in existing websites, and create their very own multi page websites. Students will learn the foundations of user interface design, rapid prototyping and user testing, and will work together to create professional, mobile responsive websites. Web Design 1 utilizes a blended classroom approach. The content is fully web-based, with students writing HTML and CSS in the browser. As teachers we utilizes tools and resources to leverage time in the classroom and give focused 1 to 1 attention to our students. Each unit of the course is broken down into lessons, example web pages to explore, and web design exercises in which students develop and publish their own sites.
Throughout the year, I will post important information about our Web Design class. Be sure to check this site on a regular basis.
Throughout the year, I will post important information about our Web Design class. Be sure to check this site on a regular basis.
Class assignments will be posted and submitted through Google Classroom. Students are automatically enrolled in Google Classroom.
Class assignments will be posted and submitted through Google Classroom. Students are automatically enrolled in Google Classroom.
Web Design Course Syllabus
Web Design Course Syllabus
Senesters: 2
Senesters: 2
Credit: 1
Credit: 1
Grades 9-12
Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite: None
Course Objectives
Course Objectives
Students will gain the skills and project-based experience needed for entry into web design and development careers.
Students will gain the skills and project-based experience needed for entry into web design and development careers.
Students will be able to use a variety of strategies and tools to create websites.
Students will be able to use a variety of strategies and tools to create websites.
Students will develop an awareness and appreciation of the myriad ways that people access the web and will be able to create standards-based websites that are accessible and usable by a full spectrum of users
Students will develop an awareness and appreciation of the myriad ways that people access the web and will be able to create standards-based websites that are accessible and usable by a full spectrum of users
Web Design (Fall Semester) (18 weeks)
Web Design (Fall Semester) (18 weeks)
Unit One: Designing and Planning Web Pages
Unit One: Designing and Planning Web Pages
Unit Two: Creating Web Pages with HTML
Unit Two: Creating Web Pages with HTML
Unit Three: Formatting Web Pages with Style Sheets
Unit Three: Formatting Web Pages with Style Sheets
Unit Four: Graphics
Unit Four: Graphics
Web Design (Spring Semester) (18 weeks)
Web Design (Spring Semester) (18 weeks)
Unit Five: Scripting
Unit Five: Scripting
Unit Six: Quality Control
Unit Six: Quality Control
Unit Seven: Website Management and Authoring Tools
Unit Seven: Website Management and Authoring Tools
Unit Eight: Client Website
Unit Eight: Client Website
Make-up Requirements
Make-up Requirements
Students who find it necessary to be absent are expected to make-up their missed assignments within 2 weeks of the students return. Work can ONLY be made up if the absence is EXCUSED.
Students who find it necessary to be absent are expected to make-up their missed assignments within 2 weeks of the students return. Work can ONLY be made up if the absence is EXCUSED.
Participation
Participation
As with any career, your employer will have expectations for your performance. The following personal management skills will help you in this class and in the real world working environment.
As with any career, your employer will have expectations for your performance. The following personal management skills will help you in this class and in the real world working environment.
1. Self Management – You will come to class prepared and on time, follow directions the first time they are given, use appropriate language, and check for the work you have missed.
1. Self Management – You will come to class prepared and on time, follow directions the first time they are given, use appropriate language, and check for the work you have missed.
2. Persistence – You will be on task, proofread your work, have a positive mindset, and use your resources (textbook, websites, help folder, posters, & classmates).
2. Persistence – You will be on task, proofread your work, have a positive mindset, and use your resources (textbook, websites, help folder, posters, & classmates).
3. Contribution – You will participate in this class, respect your classmates and teacher, and help other classmates learn.
3. Contribution – You will participate in this class, respect your classmates and teacher, and help other classmates learn.
Grade Scale
Grade Scale
Minor Assignments................................. 40%
Minor Assignments................................. 40%
This is primarily made up of the lessons provided within this course curriculum,
This is primarily made up of the lessons provided within this course curriculum,
Unit/Module Quizzes, and Quizzes on each Module.
Unit/Module Quizzes, and Quizzes on each Module.
Major Website Project.........................60%
Major Website Project.........................60%
Students are evaluated most heavily on their actual production, as they would be in the world of employment.
Students are evaluated most heavily on their actual production, as they would be in the world of employment.
Websites are evaluated based on the website evaluation rubric created collectively by students early in the course, and updated as needed throughout the course.
Websites are evaluated based on the website evaluation rubric created collectively by students early in the course, and updated as needed throughout the course.
