Course Syllabus: Interactivity 1 - Introduction to Web Design
Course Description: This course is designed for beginner web designers. You will learn the fundamentals of web design and how to write and edit HTML using best practices. You'll also explore how HTML works with CSS and JavaScript to create interactive websites. This knowledge will provide the foundation for web, app, and interactive design.
Instructor Information: Professor Lee Walton
Email: lmwalton@uncg.edu
For Whom Planned: This course is designed for art majors who are interested in learning the foundations of web design.
Course Overview: This course will focus on HTML/XHTML and CSS, providing students with solid fundamental skills and techniques needed to design, build, and publish interactive websites.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Understand the best practices and fundamentals of HTML/CSS to write and author proper HTML code.
- Develop multi-page, interactive websites.
- Successfully integrate image, media, and text.
- Understand proper site and page structure.
- Gain an understanding of web usability and accessibility.
- Develop a basic understanding of web design principles.
- Critically analyze website interactivity.
- Develop strong abilities to find and utilize resources for further learning and problem-solving.
- Gain a broad understanding of the web in relation to art and culture.
HOW THE COURSE WORKS:
https://www.leewalton.com/interactivity-one-s25
In this course, we'll be using LinkedIn Learning as our textbook, starting with "HTML Essential Training" by Jen Simmons. You can work on the course materials at your own pace and complete a series of levels, which are assignments that build on the techniques and concepts introduced in class. These levels will challenge you to be creative and come up with innovative solutions to design issues. You'll also have opportunities to participate by answering questions, providing feedback, and sharing resources with your classmates.
Important: Although this course is online, it will still require an average of 6+ hours per week to comprehend and successfully grasp the material. Keep in mind, learning HTML is essentially learning a new language. It will require hard work, patience, and practice!
Chat GPT
You are welcome to explore the use of ChatGPT for this course. This a powerful tool and one we must learn to adapt and utilize as contemporary artists. You will need to fully understand the concepts of Web Design - ChatGPT can’t learn this for you but can assist.
Quick LINKS:
https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/getstarted/introvideos
https://www.linkedin.com/learning/html-essential-training-4/what-is-html
https://www.linkedin.com/learning/css-essential-training-3/html-and-css
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY
Students are expected to abide by the UNCG Academic Integrity Policy for this class. (All out of class assignments are to be completed individually by the student unless otherwise directed by the instructor.) UNCG seeks to comply fully with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA.) Students requesting accommodations based on disability must be registered with the Office of Disability Service located at 208 Elliot University Center. 336-334-5440
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For instances where the Office of Accessibility Resources and Services (OARS) has granted accommodations regarding wearing face coverings, students should contact their instructors to develop appropriate alternatives to class participation and/or activities as needed. Instructors or the student may also contact OARS (336.334.5440) who, in consultation with Student Health Services, will review requests for accommodations.
SPEAKING CENTER
The University Speaking Center provides consultation support and instructional services for UNCG students, faculty, employees, and members of the Greensboro community. They provide an environment where speakers can get feedback, ask questions, and have conversations about their own public, interpersonal, and group communication. The Speaking Center is a judgment-free space in which our primary goal is to meet speakers where they are in their speaking process.
This Fall, the Speaking Center is offering online consultations only.
To set up a consultation, this fill out this request form or call (336) 256-1346.
WRITING CENTER
UNCG offers online consultations through the Online Writing Center (OWC). It’s a great opportunity for working on brainstorming, organization, and structure even when you’re not on campus. Check the current appointment book to arrange a meeting.
UNCG seeks to comply fully with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA.) Students requesting accommodations based on disability must be registered with the Office of Accessibility Resources and Services (OARS). 336-334-5440