Interactive Design I – ARTS 477

CG • Section 8WK • 11/08/2019 to 04/16/2020 • Modified 02/01/2024

Course Description

Study of both visual media design concepts and site management for web development. Developing web applications in HTML and CSS to build websites for multiple platforms with emphasis on accessibility for all users. Practical experience in authoring web technology while developing standards to evaluate the presentation of information with these tools. Creating and developing for the web through the principles of graphic design, user experience, and user interface design. May be taken twice for credit. (Formerly ARTS 472)

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

Rationale

In order for any publishing effort to compete favorably for the attention of the plagued media receiver, the design student must be prepared to handle all aspects of the publishing process, including electronic publishing. Use of digital media and authoring programs must be guided by intelligent design, including typographic design, graphic design, and user interface design.

Course Assignment

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (4)

The student will complete four Discussions in this course. For each Discussion, the student will post one thread of at least 150 words. The student must then post two replies of at least 75 words.

Exercise Assignments (2)

The student will complete two exercises in Contrast and Visual Hierarchy.

Questionnaire Assignments (7)

The student will complete questionnaires on different topics in the Connect platform.

Tutorial Pack Assignments (3)

The student will complete the tutorials based on the LinkedInLearning Course.

Process Book Assignments (5)

The student will create a process book documenting project progress, wireframes, etc. The student will submit 4 Process Book Draft Assignments before submitting the Final.

Mobile App Prototype Project Assignment

The student will create a travel themed mobile app prototype.

The student will take quizzes on topics within visual hierarchy in the Connect platform. Questions, time limit, and other quiz information is available within Connect.

The student will take quizzes on various course related topics in the Connect platform. Questions, time limit, and other quiz information is available within Connect.