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Web Design and Interactive Media |
School of Media Studies & Information Technology |
Program AvailabilityNorth Fall 2012: Open |
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Type:
Advanced Diploma
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Campus:
North
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Program Code:
11511 |
Length: Six semesters, beginning in September |
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CONTACT INFORMATION: Greg Goralski, faculty advisor | 416.675.6622 ext. 4682 | greg.goralski@humber.ca
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The Web Design and Interactive Media is a three-year advanced diploma program that helps students build the fundamental skills required by the industry, gives room to self specialize in this diverse field, and guides students through the creation of a portfolio of work.
The program also strives to create a culture that is passionate about the medium, fearless about new technology and eager to engage in the interactive media community.
Technologies students will learn include:
• Flash/ActionScript
• HTML5/CSS3
• AJAX/PHP
• Photoshop/Illustrator/Fireworks
• Final Cut
• Mobile development
Interactive media is a consistently growing industry that combines creative and technical skills to build the digital tools that we have come to depend on every day. Whether it is the design of a website for the next great product or the mobile app that helps people connect on the go, the creation of interactive media takes a diverse skill set that includes visual design, coding, and creative thinking to imagine what has not been built yet and to develop the production skills to build it. All this within a dynamic growing industry that is constantly reinvented by new technologies and innovative thinking.
Note: For more information visit Selection Procedures.
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.
The 2012/2013 fee for two semesters is
- domestic $3,435.48
- international $12,800.
Amounts listed are the total of tuition, lab and material fees, student service and auxiliary fees for the first two semesters of the 2012/2013 academic year.
Fees are subject to change.
For more information, visit Fees and Financial Assistance.
Semester 1 | ||
| Course Code | Course | Credits |
| COMM 200 | College Writing SkillsCollege Writing SkillsCourse Code: COMM 200 Credits: 3 College Writing Skills emphasizes elements of the writing process. Although subject matter and format may change from one program to another, the skills necessary for effective writing remain the same, as do the professional standards that all Humber students are expected to attain.
Students will practice the reading and writing skills that will be valuable in their college programs and build a strong base for professional business writing. Those students who plan to further their studies will develop the fundamental skills for writing acceptable academic English.
To help students reach these goals, the course covers the following: analytical reading and critical thinking; essay organization and development; and the elements of clear writing, including grammar and punctuation skills.
To complete COMM 200 successfully, students must produce writing that meets or surpasses the minimum departmental standards as set out in the attached criterion sheet.
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| WEBD 110 | Introduction to Interaction DesignIntroduction to Interaction DesignCourse Code: WEBD 110 Credits: 3 This course covers the fundamentals of programming that form the technical basis for interactive media. The programing techniques, specifically object oriented programing, allow for the creation of immersive and engaging interfaces and applications. The course does not assume previous programing experience. Topics include scripted movement, interactions, and external data. These concepts are built upon in Rich Internet Application 1 in the second semester to provide a solid basis on coding fundamentals that are used in a variety of programing languages and courses within the program. | 3 |
| WEBD 111 | Digital Design 1Digital Design 1Course Code: WEBD 111 Credits: 3 Using Photoshop and Illustrator as the dominant tools, this course introduces students to colour theory, typography, layout and visual hierarchy. These principles are presented as part of a universal set of techniques that are applied across design disciplines and reinforced through examples from numerous fields. Students are introduced to the language of design, as well as the foundational design process. | 3 |
| WEBD 112 | Interactive Production 1Interactive Production 1Course Code: WEBD 112 Credits: 3 Through a series of case studies, students will be given a high level overview of all of the component pieces of an interactive project. Each stage of a project is analyzed with an emphasis on design as a problem-solving process. Topics include; the role of iterative design, team roles, and project planning. | 3 |
| WEBD 113 | Motion Graphics 1Motion Graphics 1Course Code: WEBD 113 Credits: 3 Throughout this course the student will be exposed to the discipline of motion graphics on the web. The focus of this course will be the creation of animated and dynamic interactive media for web and multimedia applications. Students will be taught a variety of techniques that enable the creation of effective motion graphics projects that support the message to be delivered by the completed project and are appropriate for the medium. Students will also learn how to animate objects, create symbols, and assemble motion graphics projects for delivery to a variety of media ranging from mobile devices to home entertainment systems. | 3 |
| WEBD 120 | Web Programming 1Web Programming 1Course Code: WEBD 120 Credits: 3 This course provides learners with a fundamental understanding of the concepts that underpin client-side web programming for both desktop and mobile platforms. Through a series of hands-on exercises students will learn how to design, build and deploy standards-compliant web pages using appropriate technologies and tools. | 3 |
Semester 2 | Course Code | Course | Credits |
| COMM 300 | Business Writing SkillsBusiness Writing SkillsCourse Code: COMM 300 Credits: 3 Business Writing Skills introduces students to the strategies of effective written workplace communication. This course is designed to build on and reinforce the writing skills developed in COMM 200 and requires students to apply these skills to vocationally relevant assignments. Students will learn how to select and organize pertinent information according to purpose and audience and will practise presenting their ideas clearly, precisely, and effectively in various written formats. To complete COMM 300 successfully, students must produce writing that meets or surpasses the minimum departmental standards as set out in the criterion sheet. | 3 |
| HUMA 024 | Humanities: An Introduction to Arts and ScienceHumanities: An Introduction to Arts and ScienceCourse Code: HUMA 024 Credits: 3 The Humanities course focuses on fundamental questions individuals ask of themselves as they proceed through life. Why are we the way we are? Do we have free will or are we prisoners of our past experience or our biological inheritance? What motivates societies to change? Why do societal changes so often divide people into opposing camps? Why do so many people find contemporary life at home, at work, and in the community unfulfilling? What constitutes good government? How should injustice be fought? Can nations successfully deal with global problems? What is science and how does it differ from other kinds of inquiry? Can scientists provide solutions to the problems we face? What is art and does it offer answers of its own? What is its relationship to beauty, to knowledge, and to ethics? Is objectivity about art (or anything) possible? These questions are organized into units that begin with issues concerning the nature of the individual and then extend outward to various social, cultural and physical contexts.
The issues explored in this course are too complex to have any one right answer. Rather, individuals must search for answers that make sense of their experiences via various theoretical perspectives. The Humanities course supports this endeavour through study of different thinkers presented in the readings and exploration of different points of view explored in class discussions.
ESL students should consider taking the ESL Humanities course. Students may transfer into
ESL Humanities (HESL 024) either at the Registrar?s Office or the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Office (K201) on a first-come, first-served basis before the Last Day to Add. | 3 |
| WEBD 151 | Digital Design 2Digital Design 2Course Code: WEBD 151 Credits: 3 Building on the foundations in universal design techniques established within Digital Design 1, this course applies these techniques to the specific field of interface design. Colour, type and layout are applied to the challenges of interface design and navigation. Students get a foundation in user experience (UX) research and technique. | 3 |
| WEBD 152 | Web Programming 2Web Programming 2Course Code: WEBD 152 Credits: 3 In this course learners develop a basic understanding of web programming concepts from a client-side perspective. Students will be introduced to fundamental programming concepts such as variables, conditional statements, looping control structures, and functions. Through a series of hands-on exercises students will learn how to add interactivity and functionality to standards-compliant web pages using relevant tools and technologies. | 3 |
| WEBD 153 | Video for the Web 1Video for the Web 1Course Code: WEBD 153 Credits: 3 Throughout this course the student will be exposed to the discipline of motion graphics on the web using a variety of tools ranging from After Effects to Flash. The focus of this course will be the creation of animated and dynamic interactive media for web and multimedia applications. Students will be taught a variety of techniques that enable the creation of effective motion graphics projects that support the message to be delivered by the completed project and are appropriate for the medium. Students will also learn how to animate objects, create symbols, and assemble motion graphics projects for delivery to a variety of media ranging from mobile devices to home entertainment systems. | 3 |
| WEBD 154 | Rich Internet Application Development 1Rich Internet Application Development 1Course Code: WEBD 154 Credits: 3 Students continue building on the fundamental concepts of object-oriented programming started within Introduction to Interaction Design. Students will create code-based interactive projects using classes, third-party frameworks and data-driven presentations that make extensive use of external APIs. This course will also introduce students to the development process in designing interactive projects designed to be delivered to a variety of devices ranging from mobile devices to tablets to desktops and beyond. | 3 |
Semester 5 | Course Code | Course | Credits |
| WEBD 301 | Advanced Digital Design ToolsAdvanced Digital Design ToolsCourse Code: WEBD 301 Credits: 3 This course looks at increasingly sophisticated techniques for interface design including Catalyst, advanced Photoshop techniques and visual communications. An emphasis is placed on design for social interaction. | 3 |
| WEBD 302 | CapstoneCapstoneCourse Code: WEBD 302 Credits: 9 The capstone project is a large individually driven project that is intended to highlight the skills and character of each individual student. Students work through a guided process that involves research, ideation, and prototyping as they move through the creation of the project. | 9 |
| WEBD 303 | Mobile Web DevelopmentMobile Web DevelopmentCourse Code: WEBD 303 Credits: 3 In this course students will learn how to develop, design, program and deploy Web content that is optimized for mobile devices. Topics to be explored include evaluating competing platforms, mobile design principals, location awareness, and programming and design for touch interfaces. | 3 |
| WEBD 304 | Interactive Media Development 2Interactive Media Development 2Course Code: WEBD 304 Credits: 3 Within teams that allow students to specialize in either design or development, students work in teams to create sophisticated web applications with a focused industry purpose. Topics include social media APIs, design patterns, and revenue models. | 3 |
Semester 6 | Course Code | Course | Credits |
| WEBD 351 | Advanced Interface DesignAdvanced Interface DesignCourse Code: WEBD 351 Credits: 3 This course is focused on design for non-traditional user interfaces. These include design for mobile devices, tablets and large-screen devices. The unique limitations and possibilities of these devices are explored. | 3 |
| WEBD 352 | PortfolioPortfolioCourse Code: WEBD 352 Credits: 3 This studio-based course focuses on the development and refinement of your online portfolios and presentation skills. You will refine you portfolio website, so that it contains content that assists you in confidently showcasing your work to potential employers or clients. All students will participate in the planning and implementation of the final portfolio show at term end where they will showcase their work to our industry partners. | 3 |
| WEBD 353 | Web Application DevelopmentWeb Application DevelopmentCourse Code: WEBD 353 Credits: 3 In this hands-on course students will integrate all of web programming skills they have learned in previous semesters to build a complex, database-driven web application. Their final product must be standards-compliant and be accessible from mobile devices of varying form factors, desktop computers and home entertainment systems. | 3 |
| WEBD 354 | Interactive Media Development 3Interactive Media Development 3Course Code: WEBD 354 Credits: 3 Students integrate their knowledge of user experience and technology to create projects focused on a specific theme, such as social media, which rotates year to year. | 3 |
| WEBD 355 | Industry ProjectIndustry ProjectCourse Code: WEBD 355 Credits: 3 The industry project is a major project that directly links the student with an industry partner. This course will highlight and enhance the skills and productivity of each student and align their process with industry standards. Work will sometimes be performed off campus at the location of the industry sponsor. | 3 |
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