Time Schedule:
Karen Gutowsky-Zimmerman
ART 378
Seattle Campus
Fundamental issues in web design, including site planning, information architecture, navigation, visual hierarchy, and interactivity. Emphasis on understanding the unique functional limitations of designing for the web while building an awareness of contemporary design practice. Design a simple site and produce a working a prototype. Prerequisite: ART 211; ART 212. Offered: Sp.
Class description
The objective of this course is to develop and understanding, articulation, and visual sensitivity to media information design. Students will be given an overview of selected authoring tools specific for website development. These tools will be used to develop a working website. Discourse throughout the quarter will focus on authoring, user interface, navigation, content development, user experience and visual application.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Lecture, software tutorials, hands-on computer lab and critiques.
Recommended preparation
Understanding of visual theories and applications.
Class assignments and grading
Written components, site proto-types, user-testing and presentations.
Participation, growth in technology, visual application and presentation.
