This course explores the generation and manipulation of Web content and websites using industry standard software, Adobe Dreamweaver®. Topics include: Developing Web pages, creating a website, using and managing images, creating links and navigation bars, working with layout and data tables, the effective use of rich media, and understanding Web design principles, basic HTML and Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) structures. Students also will understand how to update, maintain and publish Web sites. Students will use effective visual communication in various publication scenarios. This class is geared toward the cultivation of work for inclusion in the student's final portfolio.
COGT 1213 or COGT 1243 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Develop basic web pages using Adobe Dreamweaver Creative Cloud.
- Develop a website.
- Choose and manage images effectively in regard to web pages and site development.
- Have a working knowledge of HTML and CSS coding using Adobe Dreamweaver Creative Cloud
- Be able to update, maintain, and publish a live website
- Use and understand basic principles of effective web design.
- Welcome to XD and Intro to Web Design
- Setting Up a Project/Creating and Importing Graphics
- Adding Images & Text/Organizing Content
- Working with Assets and CC Libraries/Using Effects, Repeat Grids and Responsive Resize
- Creating a Prototype/Previewing a Prototype
- Sharing Documents, Prototypes and Design Specs/Exporting and Integration
- Customizing Your Workspace/HTML Basics
- CSS Basics
- Web Design Basics/Creating a Page Layout
- Working with Templates
- Working with Text, Lists and Tables
- Working with Images
- Working with Navigation
- Adding Interactivity
- Publishing to the Web
- Working with Code
- Final Presentation of Your Working Website