Mark Moriarty
362-1755, x1755
moriartm@arps.org
Office: 192A Technology
Welcome to Web Design I.
This one-trimester course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of Web site design and creation. Organization and navigational design, visual layout, and selection of material will be covered.
Students will learn the Extensible HyperText Markup Language (XHTML), beginning cascading style sheets (CSS) and will also work with FrontPage and Dreamweaver MX, web authoring software applications. Students will design and create websites from a variety of perspectives including the personal, business and educational.
This is a hands-on course that requires time at a computer workstation to fulfill all class project objectives. In order to succeed, students may have to spend time after school in a computer lab. A community service project involving the design and creation of a Web site is required.
Topics covered in the course include:
- The World Wide Web
- Designing for the web
- XHTML
- Beginning CSS
- WYSIWYG Web Design Software
In this course, we will discuss aspects of web design and you will work with a computer to put these ideas into practice. This practical work will open the door for you to experiment with xhtml and the web authoring programs with the idea that through exploration you will learn the fundamentals of web design and site creation. The material is cumulative in many ways. In other words, much of the material you will learn builds on what you have already learned in the class. So, you have to be ready to learn from the beginning to build a solid foundation.
Grading:
- Class Participation and work ethic 20%
- File management & organization 15%
- Assignments & Projects 65%
*Late work loses some credit
Class Participation Guidelines:
- Punctuality: Be on time to class prepared with notebook and pen/pencil.
- Be on time with your assignments.
- Stay focused and on task in class.
- Please let me know when you need to use the restroom. Sign OUT/IN sheet. Excessive time out of class will revoke this privilege.
- Offer your ideas to the class in discussions and when you are trying to help a classmate solve a problem.
- Avoid unexcused absences
- Listen carefully and take notes during presentation of new ideas and discussions
- Be curious. That is a crucial ingredient to all learning.
- Abide by the school's computer network Acceptable Use Policy.
- Ask for help when you need it.
- Stay after school to keep pace with your work if necessary.
Web Resources:
- W3Schools Web Building Tutorials
- Study Guides: Developing Web Sites
- Web Style Guide
- Annabella’s HTML Help
- Page Tutor.com
- Webmonkey
- Web Developer’s Virtual Library
- HTML Goodies
- The HTML Learning Corner
- Boogie Jack.com
*Let me know when you find a good resource for web design and we can add it to the list.
My website: http://www.arps.org/users/hs/moriartm/index.htm Bookmark this since you will be spending a lot of time using it.
Troubleshooting:
This is a skill that cannot be overemphasized when it comes to working with computers in general. Troubleshooting is the process through which one attempts to solve problems. In this class you will be solving web design problems. You may want to take notes on the troubleshooting you succeed with so that the next time your can quickly recall what you did.
For those who are interested in pursuing computers as a career, keeping notes on troubleshooting will develop the habit of documenting your work, an important skill when working with a team whether in a web design environment, a software writing environment or in a computer network analysis environment.
Communication and submitting work:
You are expected to use Groupwise to send assignments and receive information. You should set up your Groupwise account to use the web based mail feature so that you can access your school email account from outside of school.
Here are the directions for setting up remote access.
Grading Criteria
"A" work is extraordinary.
It exceeds most criteria and requirements for all assignments, projects, and quizzes. The "A" project goes well beyond the minimum. Attention to detail is excellent in "A" work. The person who earns an "A" is always on task and focused in class and does not need to be reminded to get to work.
In order to qualify to earn an "A", one must complete all of the assignments. Completing all of the assignments does not automatically give you an "A", but you cannot earn an "A" without completing all of the assignments.
"B" work is very good.
It exceeds some and meets some of the criteria and requirements for all assignments, projects, and quizzes. The person who earns a "B" is on task and focused in class. Attention to detail in general is good.
"C" work is average.
It meets the general requirements for all assignments, projects, tests and quizzes. "C" work shows that someone completed the minimum requirements on all assignments, projects, and quizzes. Attention to detail is adequate but not complete in "C" work. The person who earns a "C" is occasionally off task and needs to be reminded to get to work.
Submitting Assignments:
Submit assignments as attachments in an email. Put the assignment name in the subject line of the email.
Create clear, easy to understand file names that relate to the content of the assignment.
You may find that you have to spend time after school working on your web design labs and projects so that you can stay on pace to complete all of the required work.
I will be available upon request to meet in a lab or in my office.
All work submitted in this class, including content, language and images, must be school appropriate.