DMA C280 - Web Production Management
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| Summer 2010 | Fall 2010 | Spring 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | CRN 50330 Instructor: Suzie Ama |
Not offered | Not offered. |
Course Description
This is a course in Web design project planning and production. Students will work in teams to design and complete a commercial Web site. Students will also develop an understanding of team roles, workflow, budgeting, and legal and technical considerations for completing a project. This is a capstone course and should be completed at the end of the program.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Develop a Web site project specification that includes a description of audience needs, market research, project objectives, success criteria, site map, functional specification, technical specification, creative concepts, a schedule for completion, resource allocation, budget, and testing plan.
- Collaboratively produce a commercial Web site that satisfies the goals and expectations of the client.
- Communicate effectively with a design team during various phases of production.
Course Requisites
- DMA C102: Digital Imaging (offered every semester)
- DMA C111: XHTML & CSS (or CSCI C181) (offered every semester)
- DMA C113: Accessibility and Usability (only offered Spring semesters)
- DMA C115: Interactivity and Interface Design with Flash (only offered Fall semesters)
- DMA C117: Web Design with Dreamweaver (only offered Spring semesters)
- DMA C211: Web Scripting with Javascript (only offered Fall semesters)
Course Materials
You are required to obtain your software and textbook(s) prior to the start of the semester.
Software
- Adobe Photoshop (previously purchased)
- Adobe Dreamweaver (previously purchased)
- Adobe Flash (previously purchased)
You'll find the best academic prices for software at http://www.uscollegebuy.com/0ab/asl.htm. Order early to ensure you have your software by the start of class.
Textbook(s)
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