This is ATCM 2335.503 - Internet Studio 1. I am your instructor, Ken Starzer. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about this course.
Increasingly, jobs require a basic understanding of the core technologies behind the internet. This course will provide you with a working knowledge of HTML, CSS, domain registration, web hosting, JavaScript, server-side scripting, FTP, and more. We will explore these technologies and work toward designing a functional, user-friendly website.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to meet the following learning outcomes:
Follow the creative web site design process from concept through production.
Construct web site architecture to organize information and display content effectively.
Apply visual aesthetics and hierarchy for enhanced web site usability.
Develop and maintain standards-compliant web sites.
† Attendance and Tardy Policy — Attendance is mandatory. Lack of attendance will affect your grade because absences will not only leave holes in understanding of the lesson contents but also degrade the benefit to other students in regard to discussions and work sessions. Coming to class late or leaving early will also be counted as absences without prior approval from the instructor.
‡ Late assignments — Assignments/Midterm Project not turned in on time (7:00pm on the due date) will be docked 15 points. Assignments not turned in by 7:00pm one week after the due date will receive a 0.
Because this course builds on concepts learned week-to-week, it’s important that you participate individually and collectively to insure that everyone has a successful leaning experience. You’ll be evaluated on:
Assignments will be discussed throughout the course, with specific requirements spelled out.
A | 91-100 | Excellent |
B | 81-90 | Above Average |
C | 71-80 | Average |
D | 61-70 | Poor |
F | 0-60 | Failing |
There is no textbook for this course. Required supplies for this class include:
1/15 | Class 1 | Course Overview, Intro to HTML |
1/22 | Class 2 | What the Web is Made of: An Introduction to HTML, CSS, JS. Essential HTML (1 of 5) |
1/29 | Class 3 | Essential HTML Building Blocks (2 of 5). Introduction to CSS (1 of 5). |
2/5 | Class 4 | Essential HTML (3 of 5) and CSS (2 of 5). Sitemapping. |
2/12 | Class 5 | Essential HTML (4 of 5) and CSS (3 of 5) |
2/19 | Class 6 | Essential HTML (5 of 5) and CSS (4 of 5). Project Checkpoint |
2/26 | Class 7 | Domain Naming. Essential CSS (5 of 5) |
3/4 | Class 8 | Essential WordPress (1 of 4): Intro, Setup and Basics |
3/11 | Class 9 | Essential WordPress (2 of 4): |
3/18 | No Class | Spring Break |
3/25 | Class 10 | HTML/CSS Frameworks |
4/1 | Class 11 | Essential WordPress (3 of 4) |
4/8 | Class 12 | Essential WordPress (4 of 4) |
4/15 | Class 13 | Wordpress Customizations. Project Checkpoint. |
4/22 | Class 14 | Wordpress Customizations |
4/29 | Class 15 | Lab Time to Work on Final Projects |
4/29 | Class 16 | Website Projects and Showcase. Final Project Due |