Winter '09 WDIM Courses

 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Highlighted text in the course information below denotes changes since original Winter '09 schedule was published.

Courses with changes to date (see course information below for specific changes):

• WDIM101 Introduction to Interactive Media (course cancelled - 11/10)
• WDIM375 Information Design (changed day/time, added instructor - 11/10)
• WDIM377 Foundation Portfolio (changed time - 11/10)
• WDIM427 Digital Portfolio (changed time - 11/10)

 

WDIM010: Web Design & Interactive Media Help Lab

Section: A
1/13/2009 - 3/17/2009
Tuesdays, 12:45pm - 4:30pm, Room 216
Instructor: Chapman, Dan

Course Description: OPEN Help Lab for WDIM students to meet with an instructor to get assistance refining web-related skills. No registration required, no fees required, and open to all students. Maximum of 23 students in the lab at one time. This Lab runs through week 10.

 

WDIM101: Introduction to Interactive Media

Section: A
THIS COURSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

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

 

WDIM161: Web Scripting: CSS

Section: A
1/12/2009 - 3/28/2009
Tuesdays, 6:00pm - 9:45pm, Room 216
Instructor: Chapman, Dan

Course Description: Web site design using Cascading Style Sheets and strategies for effective web design.

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

• Describe the basic philosophy behind the use of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
• Apply CSS to XHTML elements of a web page
• Demonstrate how CSS formating can be applied to create sophisticated layouts
• Use a standards-based approach to allow for high-cross browser compatibility
• Demonstrate the process from digital mock-up to styled CSS web page
• Discuss the balance of aethetics and usability on the web

Prerequisite: Internet Concepts

 

WDIM221: Web Authoring

Section: A
1/12/2009 - 3/28/2009
Mondays, 12:45pm - 4:30pm, Room 216
Instructor: Walker, Griffin

Course Description: Introduction to web authoring tools. Emphasis on web site development process, building designs from digital mockups, web site testing, speed and efficiency.

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

• Describe the inner workings of a web site
• Demonstrate the ability of setting up a web site
• Plan, design and create web sites
• Illustrate the process of web site development
• Demonstrate time-saving practices utilizing web authoring tools

Prerequisite: Internet Concepts and Web Graphics

 

WDIM241: User Interface Design

Section: A
1/12/2009 - 3/28/2009
Mondays, 6:00pm - 9:45pm, Room 217
Instructor: Rice, James

Course Description: Development of web interfaces that address and solve user needs. Emphasis on design concepts and processes.

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

• Develop individualized User-Centered Design (UCD) philosophy and methodology inspired by conventional industry practices, emerging technologies and personal style
• Create a User Experience (UX) tied to persona development that effectively addresses and prioritizes business goals
• Design and produce an interactive project that will be tested, analyzed, and evaluated

Prerequisite: Web Graphics

 

WDIM274: Interactive Motion Graphics

Section: A
1/12/2009 - 3/28/2009
Tuesdays, 6:00pm - 9:45pm, Room 216
Instructor: Kepple, Dru

Course Description: Delivery of motion graphics to the web using interactive design solutions. Motion as a creative design element using web animation software.

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

• Demonstrate the use of ActionScript 3 (AS3)
• Define Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and describe its core concepts
• Create smaller, re-useable elements from a large project
• Describe AS3 Design Patterns and their function
• Integrate external data into Flash applications
• Utilize and integrate code from others into own projects
• Demonstrate code-based animation and motion

Prerequisite: Interactive Authoring

 

WDIM310: WDIM Internship

Section: A
1/12/2009 - 3/28/2009
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

 

WDIM331: Database Management Concepts

Section: A
1/12/2009 - 3/28/2009
Fridays, 8:00am - 11:45am, Room 216
Instructor: Wheeler, Tom

Course Description: Database design for dynamic web content management. Emphasis on database concepts, the relational database model, and translating a client's requirements into a working database design.

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

• Define terminology involved with database design and management
• Analyze an organization's needs and design relational table structures to meet these needs
• Construct QBE and SQL queries to pull the appropriate data from tables
• Describe the relational model and create entity-relationship diagrams
• Prepare normalization strategies
• Create and manage databases

Prerequisite: Web Scripting: JavaScript

 

WDIM355: Client-Side Scripting

Section: A
1/12/2009 - 3/28/2009
Mondays, 6:00pm - 9:45pm, Room 216
Instructor: Wooley, Peter

Course Description: Client-side scripting as a method to develop advanced web applications.

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

• Create web applications using Object-Oriented JavaScript
• Generate reusable code to increase efficiency
• Manipulate JavaScript to use the Document Object Model (DOM)
• Create dynamic web elements using JavaScript
• Explore JavaScript-based libraries to increase efficiency in web application development

Prerequisite: Web Scripting: JavaScript

 

WDIM366: Server-Side Scripting II

Section: A
1/12/2009 - 3/28/2009
Wednesdays, 6:00pm - 9:45pm, Room 216
Instructor: Tran, Mike

Course Description: Advanced server-side scripting skills. Emphasis on alternate server-side scripting languages.

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

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

Prerequisite: Server-Side Scripting I

 

WDIM375: Information Design

Section: A
1/12/2009 - 3/28/2009
Wednesdays, 8:00am - 11:45am, Room 216
Instructor: Chapman, Dan

Course Description: Conceptualization and design of information with focus on usability.

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

• Define the role an information designer plays in the field
• Create and use Information Architecture
• Write for the web
• Discuss Design Visualization priciples and techniques
• Create a complete package of materials outlining an information rich interactive project

Prerequisite: Web Design & Layout

 

WDIM377: Foundation Portfolio

Section: A
1/12/2009 - 3/28/2009
Wednesdays, 12:45pm - 4:30pm, Room 216
Instructor: Chapman, Dan

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

 

WDIM417: Portfolio & Professional Development

Section: A
1/12/2009 - 3/28/2009
Wednesdays, 12:45pm - 4:30pm, Room 215
Instructor: Gronso, Dale

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
1/12/2009 - 3/28/2009
Wednesdays, 12:45pm - 4:30pm, Room 216
Instructor: Chapman, Dan

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