Maricopa Community Colleges  CNT120   20022-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 02/26/02
CNT120 20022-99999 L+L 3 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Adobe Web Design
Development of knowledge and skills required to design web pages and their elements using a variety of Adobe applications including GoLive, Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator and Live Motion. Design theory relevant to maximizing web readership including interactive and multimedia elements, speed and accessibility optimization, and intuitive user interfaces. Prerequisites: CIS105 or permission of instructor. CIS150 recommended.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
CNT120   20022-99999 Adobe Web Design
1. Demonstrate understanding of internet technology relevant to website design. (I)
2. Distinguish, create and manipulate a variety of web page elements. (II, VIII)
3. Build web pages and web page elements using a variety of production tools including applications and raw code. (III, VIII)
4. Plan, implement and manage web-based projects. (IV)
5. Apply knowledge of design conventions to create unique layouts and designs. (V, VIII)
6. Design intuitive user interfaces and navigations. (VI)
7. Create web designs accessible to people with a variety of disabilities and international sensibilities. (VII)
8. Demonstrate ability to write and create graphics and animations that appeal to a web audience. (VIII)
9. Construct appropriate interactive web elements with a variety of methods. (IX)
10. Test and optimize performance of site and elements. (X)
11. Demonstrate knowledge required to publish and advertise web content. (XI) Course Outline:
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CNT120   20022-99999 Adobe Web Design
    I. Foundations of Website Creation
        A. Introduction to the Internet
          1. Connection
          2. Technologies and Services
        B. Browser & Browser Functions
          1. Internet Services and Applications
          2. Plug-ins
      II. Web Page Elements
          A. Overview of Web Page Elements
          B. HTML Basics
            1. Color Formats
            2. Image Formats
            3. Multimedia Formats
          C. Interactive Elements
        III. Production Tools
            A. HTML and Interactive Editors
            B. Graphic Applications
            C. Multimedia Applications
          IV. Pre-Production Process
              A. Project Definition and Planning
                1. Functional Requirements
                2. Content and Media Assets Organization
              B. Basic Project Management Concept
            V. Layout and Design
                A. The Web as a Medium
                  1. Web Design Principles
                  2. Web Design Issues
                B. Separation of Content and Format
              VI. User Interface Design
                  A. Interface Design Basics and Usability
                  B. Navigation Design Basics and Usability
                VII. Internationalization
                    A. Accessibility
                    B. Localization and Translation
                  VIII. Media Creation
                      A. Web Writing
                      B. Images
                        1. Creation
                        2. Manipulation
                      C. Animation
                        1. Animation GIF
                        2. SWF Animation
                      D. Digital Audio and Video
                    IX. Interactivity
                        A. Appropriate Interactivity
                        B. Interactive Elements and Multimedia
                          1. Programmed
                          2. Database-Driven
                          3. User-to-User
                      X. Testing and Optimization
                          A. Site Clean-Up and Testing
                            1. Error Checking
                            2. Speed Optimization
                          B. Web Site Management
                            1. Maintenance
                            2. Usability Testing
                        XI. Implementation and Hosting
                            A. Client Sign-Off
                            B. Legal Review
                            C. ISP Requirements
                            D. Domain Name Registration
                            E. File Publishing to the Web
                            F. Advertising
                              1. Site Advertising
                              2. Banner Advertising
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