Web Design, Development and Maintenance

Course Code: IMAG 301

New media professionals estimate that over 60 per cent of the time that goes into a new media project is in the planning and project management phase. This course will cover all aspects of what is required to successfully manage a web design/development project. By gaining an understanding of how to manage a project from all aspects, students will be able to plan and manage a successful web design/development project.

Course Code: IMAG 302

Using common text editors, as well as Dreamweaver?s code view, students will use XHTML to create both simple and complex web pages. Through project-based activities, students will learn the code necessary to generate and apply design to web pages, providing an in-depth understanding of Extensible HyperText Markup Language (XHTML). This course will give students the skills and coding abilities that are the basic foundation and critical expectation of any professional web designer.
Students will also be introduced to JavaScript, as a solution to XHTML?s lack of interactivity. Students will be taught the fundamentals of all scripting languages and how they apply to JavaScript. They will then build, step by step, some of the more common applications of JavaScript, while exploring the fundamentals required for building custom scripts.

Course Code: IMAG 303

This course is designed to introduce students to Macromedia Flash techniques including interface design and animation. Students will be exposed to a number of the fundamental features of the application such as timeline management, symbols, instances, movie clips and components. Students will explore the Flash interface, importing content into Flash, layers and various animation techniques.
The course will also introduce students to Flash?s native scripting language, ActionScript. From coding basic mouse actions to custom functions, students will be exposed to the script driving some of the most creative work on the web.

Course Code: IMAG 304

Critical to the success and profitability of a designer?s work is the transition from concept to film and press. This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the terminology and practices used in the prepress/printing industry. Students will learn how to prepare files for output, to minimize potential file problems and to ensure their jobs print properly. When opportunity presents, students will also visit industry sites to observe practices firsthand.

Course Code: IMAG 305

As we move into a rich media environment, Flash provides the developer with a solid suite of tools to create rich interactive media experiences. In this course, through a deeper exploration of ActionScript, students will utilize streaming video and many other rich media applications which take advantage of text, audio, still images, animation, video and interactivity. By the end of the course, students will be able to provide a higher level of engagement and interaction to their flash projects and websites.

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Course Code: IMAG 307

The composite two assignments is an involved group effort that culminates in a finished dynamic web application. The goal is to use a combination of programming and design knowledge to produce a content-managed website that is both easy to use and visually appealing.
The key to a content-managed site is the ability to log in and change the content without having to use any kind of editing software. This will be made possible with the use of a database to store content and a user-friendly design for the administrative section of the site. This project will require planning and organization, as well as co-ordination between group members.

Course Code: IMAG 308

This course will help students by creating awareness of any challenges, as well as providing unique solutions that will assist in the pursuit of a rewarding career in web design and development. Strategies for resum?s and cover letters - electronic or traditional - and the differences between the two will be taught. Also covered will be interview skills and techniques for effective presentation of portfolios. There will also be a segment dealing with proposal writing, networking, and team building - all critical skills involved in freelance contracting.

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