Information Technology: Web Design

Introduces computers and information systems, including hardware, software, data organization, data communications, systems development, the constantly changing roles of Information Technology (IT) professionals, and the evolving role of computers in society.

Designed to provide students with an overview of database design and development.

Examines computer programming theory and basics with the use of JavaScript language. Uses a hands-on approach to build interactive websites with JavaScript and demonstrates how to simplify the web development process with the use of jQuery. Studies several popular web techniques.

Covers the fundamental mechanics of web page production starting with the absolute basics of creating properly structured websites using the HyperText Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Students will learn how to write their own code to create web pages that include text, links, images, tables, and forms as well as how to launch their website on the Internet using the File Transfer Protocol (FTP).

Explores how to write code to create modularly-built responsive websites that include a proper page layout, navigational structure, form validation and interactivity, and well-formatted and readable text to ensure accessibility across major browsers and devices. This course follows IT161, building on a student's existing knowledge of creating websites using HyperText Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).

Introduces the elements of traditional typography and brand identity as applied to web design tocommunicate information effectively using overall typographic principal and scale.

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Provides an overview and detailed look at the user-centered design techniques used to write successful, human-readable and machine-readable search engine optimized copy for a website.

Provides a broad and detailed examination of how the User Interface & User Experience gets fulfilled via the design, functionality, features, and content of a website project while successfully achieving strategic business goals and user needs.

Provides an overview of the different design and user research methods that are conducted throughout a web design or redesign process in order to improve designs and experiences for end users. Methods include: Competitive Analysis, Heuristic Evaluation, Card Sorting and Usability Testing.

Covers the fundamentals of programming using a server-side scripting language such as Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP). Students learn basic programming skills in order to manage variables, control structures, and arrays, and learn to elegantly incorporate their scripts into their websites, to create dynamic web pages and gather data from HTML forms.

Overview of the basic principles and practices of professional website design and development while focusing on content management and custom theme creation using WordPress (an open source technology).

Provides both design and development students with the hands-on experience of designing and producing an effective web site for a live client while practicing a team workflow process.

This course provides resources, strategies and techniques for information technology job search and placement. Students create and revise industry-oriented resumes, cover letters and portfolios, and receive feedback from industry professionals and peers. Students learn job search techniques and practice interviews. Students learn to research employers, speak their language, and understand the hiring process from their perspective.