Spring '09 WDIM Courses

WDIM101: Introduction to Interactive Media

Section: A
4/6/2009 - 6/20/2009
__________, __:__ - __:__, Room ___
Instructor: Staff

Course Description: History and evolution of interactive media and its relation to other media fields.

Course Objectives ("Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:"):

Discuss the current market for skills in the interactive industry
Recognize opportunities in the interactive industry
Review current interactive tools and technologies
Examine individual and collaborative discovery processes

Prerequisite: None

WDIM121: Fundamentals of Authoring

Section: A
4/6/2009 - 6/20/2009
__________, __:__ - __:__, Room ___
Instructor: Staff

Course Description: Interactive multimedia projects including digital images, text, sound, video, and animation.

Course Objectives ("Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:"):

Describe concepts of timeline-based programs
Explore interactivity to engage the user
Explore imagery, audio, and motion in multimedia
Demonstrate the ability to plan, design, and create interactive multimedia projects

Prerequisite: Image Manipulation

WDIM141: Web Graphics

Section: A
4/6/2009 - 6/20/2009
__________, __:__ - __:__, Room ___
Instructor: Staff

Course Description: Introduction to graphic software with emphasis on creating and optimizing images for the Web.

Course Objectives ("Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:"):

Define web graphic formats and identify their specific use on the web
Describe the process of creating web-specific graphics utilizing current graphic software
Create web site mockups with optimized web graphics

Prerequisite: Image Manipulation

WDIM252: Interactive Media Pre-Production

Section: A
4/6/2009 - 6/20/2009
__________, __:__ - __:__, Room ___
Instructor: Staff

Course Description: Pre-production phase of the interactive development process. Emphasis on briefs, storyboards, flowcharts, and wireframe layouts.

Course Objectives ("Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:"):

Outline the pre-production process of interactive media projects
Write a creative brief
Draw storyboards
Sketch flowcharts
Design wireframe layouts

Prerequisite: Web Authoring

WDIM253: Web Design & Layout

Section: A
4/6/2009 - 6/20/2009
__________, __:__ - __:__, Room ___
Instructor: Staff

Course Description: Layout concepts and design styles for web sites. Emphasis on element placement, site goals, and usability.

Course Objectives ("Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:"):

Describe the components of a web page
Describe the basic components of a web site
Create a web site for practical use
Recognize when to use graphic images verses code
Create a variety of web sites for low bandwidth use

Prerequisite: Web Scripting: CSS

WDIM262: Web Scripting: JavaScript

Section: A
4/6/2009 - 6/20/2009
__________, __:__ - __:__, Room ___
Instructor: Staff

Course Description: Introduction to JavaScript and its use in a variety of tasks utilizing the Document Object Model built into web browsers.

Course Objectives ("Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:"):

Describe what JavaScript is and how it is implemented
Define JavaScript operators, objects, and methods and demonstrate how they work
Define language constructs
Demonstrate the use of variables, functions, objects, and event handlers
Identify JavaScript data types and define their use
Define the Document Object Model (DOM) and demonstrate control over it
Apply JavaScript to access, manipulate, and validate user-input data
Use JavaScript to safely detect a browser’s capabilities
Create various JavaScript effects, such as hiding and showing content, timing events, and animating elements that involve a blending of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Prerequisite: Web Scripting: CSS

WDIM310: WDIM Internship

Section: A
4/6/2009 - 6/20/2009
Fridays, 4:30pm - 6:00pm, Room 263
Instructor: Stutz, Susan

Course Description: Off-campus supervised internship at an established business relating to field of study. Minimum of 90 hours required. Grading: Pass-No Pass only.

Prerequisite: Approval of the Academic Department Director

WDIM328: Designing Internet Text

Section: A
4/6/2009 - 6/20/2009
__________, __:__ - __:__, Room ___
Instructor: Staff

Course Description: Application of typography to the web environment.

Course Objectives ("Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:"):

Describe principals of web typography
Discuss how typography principles differ from print to screen and in “new media”
Use web typography techniques to increase usability, effectiveness and impact in dynamically-generated text
Apply typographical concepts expediently, accurately and semantically through HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Flash and raster imagery
Create appropriate text treatments for a variety of themes and subject matter

Prerequisite: Typography I

WDIM361: Server-Side Scripting I

Section: A
4/6/2009 - 6/20/2009
__________, __:__ - __:__, Room ___
Instructor: Staff

Course Description: Dynamic web pages through server-side scripting language. Emphasis on forms and content management.

Course Objectives ("Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:"):

Describe the advantages and disadvantages to using PHP as a server-side scripting language
Compose PHP scripts to create dynamic web pages
Test PHP code for errors
Develop working web forms with validation methods using PHP

Prerequisite: Web Scripting: JavaScript

WDIM374: Interactive Motion Scripting

Section: A
4/6/2009 - 6/20/2009
__________, __:__ - __:__, Room ___
Instructor: Staff

Course Description: Motion graphics for the web through scripting. Emphasis on interaction, sequencing and motion.

Course Objectives ("Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:"):

Explore the benefits of separating data from presentation
Demonstrate ability to send and load data to and from a server
Employ effective site optimization through segmentation
Apply intermediate scripting concepts
Use Object-Oriented Programming
Develop a Rich Media Application using advanced scripting techniques

Prerequisite: Interactive Motion Graphics

WDIM377: Foundation Portfolio

Section: A
4/6/2009 - 6/20/2009
__________, __:__ - __:__, Room ___
Instructor: Staff

Course Description: Production of interactive portfolio reflecting current level of work. Emphasis on professional development, including job search skills.

Course Objectives ("Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:"):

Analyze self to identify strengths and weaknesses
Evaluate interactive career options based upon personal strengths
Create an online portfolio that reflects personal strengths towards desired interactive career path
Evaluate personal and professional skills as they relate to the interactive industry
Evaluate and appraise employer needs
Create a résumé for potential employment in the interactive industry

Prerequisite: 90 credits

WDIM387: Advanced Scripting

Section: A
4/6/2009 - 6/20/2009
__________, __:__ - __:__, Room ___
Instructor: Staff

Course Description: Exploration and practice of advanced scripting languages.

Course Objectives ("Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:"):

Explore the use of client-side and server-side scripting in a single web application
Describe the advantages of using AJAX with server-side languages
Compose AJAX scripts with server-side languages to create dynamic web pages
Develop working web applications using AJAX and server-side languages

Prerequisite: Server-Side Scripting II

WDIM417: Portfolio & Professional Development

Section: A
4/6/2009 - 6/20/2009
__________, __:__ - __:__, Room ___
Instructor: Staff

Course Description: Development of personal identity and professional skills. Emphasis on resume, copyright issues, and job search.

Course Objectives ("Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:"):

Design and implement a personal identity
Research copyright law and adhere to copyright laws as applicable to web designers/developers
Apply ethical guidelines to design work and business practices
Demonstrate networking skills, pricing competencies, and negotiation techniques
Use professional communication skills for presentations
Develop and refine resumes, cover letters and other self-marketing materials
Research and identify self-marketing strategies
Evaluate potential career paths

Prerequisite: Senior Standing

WDIM427: Digital Portfolio

Section: A
4/6/2009 - 6/20/2009
__________, __:__ - __:__, Room ___
Instructor: Staff

Course Description: Completion of final portfolio and appropriate supporting materials.

Course Objectives ("Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:"):

Analyze self to identify strengths and weaknesses
Evaluate interactive career options based upon personal strengths
Refine final portfolio pieces
Refine self-promotion pieces and presentation
Create a final online portfolio that reflects personal strengths towards desired interactive career path
Demonstrate portfolio presentation skills

Prerequisite: Portfolio & Professional Development