Web Site Design and Management
2 and 4- 5 Semester Program Options
Coordinator and Master Instructor: Stroud
Master Instructor: Ketterman
One Technical Certificate, one Associate of Applied Science Degree, and
a Bachelor of Applied Technology Degree are available.
For a Program Information Packet, use this link, which leads to descriptions of each program in general, course
descriptions, lists of course sequences, and the cost of books, tools,
uniforms, fees, and other expenses. The URL is http://www.isu.edu/ctech/programs.shtml
Graduates from the Web Site Design and Management
program will possess the ability to produce and maintain large scale,
highly visible, interactive professional Web sites for business and
personal use. Web site design specialists perform tasks that
enhance and maintain Internet and Intranet web sites, and use desktop
publishing software to create business presentations, publications, and
Internet-ready graphics. In addition, they incorporate communication,
presentation skills, and teamwork as well as visual interface design,
scripting languages, and advanced animation production techniques.
A grade of "C-" or better in all courses of a chosen option is
required for graduation. If a "C-" or better is not achieved in a
required class, the student may repeat the class only one time.
Technical Certificate: Web Site Design and Management
(2 Semesters)
Required Courses:
BI 170 Introduction to Computers 3 cr
ENGL 101 English Composition 3 cr
TGE 158 Employment Strategies 2 cr
CSDT 176 Desktop Publishing/Multimedia 3 cr
WDM 177 Principles of HTML/XML 4 cr
WDM 179 Web Site Authoring Tools 3 cr
WDM 181 Fundamentals of Cascading Style Sheets 2 cr
WDM 183 Web Site Dynamics and Scripting 4 cr
WDM 187 Web Graphics and Animation 4 cr
WDM 188 Coding with XML 2 cr
Total 30 cr
Associate of Applied Science Degree: Web Site Design and Management
(4 to 5 semesters)
Required Courses:
BI 170 Introduction to Computers 3 cr
CSDT 180 Web Application Development 3 cr
TGE 158 Employment Strategies 2 cr
WDM 176 Desktop Publishing/Multimedia 3 cr
WDM 177 Principles of HTML/XML 4 cr
WDM 179 Web Site Authoring Tools 3 cr
WDM 181 Fundamentals of Cascading Style Sheets 3 cr
WDM 183 Web Site Dynamics and Scripting 4 cr
WDM 185 Digital Media Applications 3 cr
WDM 187 Web Graphics and Animation 4 cr
WDM 188 Coding with XML 2 cr
WDM 190 Advanced Digital Imaging for the Web 3 cr
WDM 192 Database Applications 3 cr
WDM 200 Scripting for the Web 3 cr
WDM 202 3D Animation Techniques 3 cr
WDM 210 Web Design Integration 3 cr
WDM 211 Web Design Internship 4 cr
General Education Requirements:
ENGL 101 English Composition 3 cr
ENGL 102 Critical Reading and Writing (Goal 1) 3 cr
COMM 101 Principles of Speech (Goal 2) 3 cr
MATH 123 Math in Modern Society (Goal 3) 3 cr
Choose ONE of the following (Goal 11):
ECON 100 Economic Issues 3 cr
ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 cr
ECON 202 Principles of Microeconomics 3 cr
Choose ONE of the following (Goal 12):
PSYC 101 Introduction to General Psychology 3 cr
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 cr
TOTAL: 70 cr
WDM Courses
WDM 176 Desktop Publishing and Multimedia 3 credits. This
course introduces the use of Corel Suite, Corel Draw, Adobe, and presentations
software to format documents including brochures, business cards, newsletters,
advertisements, letterheads, web pages, etc. Students will also obtain skills
in creating presentations utilizing various multimedia technology. PREREQ:
BI 170 or permission of instructor. F, S, Su
WDM 177 Principles of HTML and XML 4 credits. This
course is designed to provide students with the vocabulary and concepts required
to develop a Web site. Students will be able to create, link, and validate
XML documents to cascading style sheets, design XML schemas, and utilize
Javascript to create cookies, etc. PREREQ: BI 170 or permission of instructor.
F
WDM 179 Web Site Design Authoring Tools 3 credits. This
course emphasizes planning and publishing professional web sites using software
such as Macromedia Dreamweaver and Fireworks integrated features. Students
produce integrated professional web sites with database functionality. Advanced
features of Fireworks will be utilized to create, modify, and optimize static
and animated graphics. PREREQ: WDM 177 or permission of instructor. S
WDM 181 Cascading Style Sheets Fundamentals 2
credits. In-depth coverage of how cascading style sheets interact with
HTML and HTML authoring tools to design appealing, innovative Web sites.
Creation of style sheets that are cross-platform compatible and match display devices
such as handheld computers, cellular phones, and similar instruments. PREREQ:
WDM 177 and WDM 179. F
WDM 183 Web Site Dynamics and Scripting: Flash
4 credits. This course utilizes software such as Macromedia Flash
to produce low-bandwidth animations and complex Web sites. Students will
synchronize animation and sound, create custom cursors, track user interactions,
and develop dynamic and interactive Web sites by utilizing ActionScript
and streaming content. PREREQ WDM 176, WDM 177, and WDM 187. S
WDM 185 Digital Media Applications 3 credits. Course
encompasses beginning and intermediate concepts of digital media. Students
will create high quality animation, sound, and video utilizing current digital
media technology. Basic procedures for managing media, i.e., importing and
exporting, converting file types, and controlling file sizes are covered.
PREREQ: WDM 176 and WDM 187. F
WDM 187 Web Graphics and Animation 4 credits. Course
utilizes software such as Adobe PhotoShop and Illustrator to perform complex
image editing, optimize graphics, create slices for rollovers and animation
for Web sites within a page layout or multimedia presentation. Students will
utilize techniques for creating complex multilayered vector graphics, textures
for backgrounds, and special effects with type. F
WDM 188 Coding with XML 2 credits.
Builds on previous XML coding knowledge. Students will use XML to
manipulate and share data. Includes XSLT and linking to Cascading Style
Sheets. S.
WDM 190 Advanced Digital Imaging for the Web 3
credits. Course utilizes industry-leading software to perform advanced image processing,
image optimization, special effects, and complex multimedia techniques for Web
sites. PREREQ: BI 170 and WDM 187. F
WDM 192 Database Applications 3 credits. Introduction
to commands, functions, and operators for extracting data. Includes retrieving,
sorting, and manipulating data. Su
WDM 200 Scripting for the Web 3 credits. Client-side scripting
(such as JavaScript) to create dynamic and compliant Web sites. Scripting to create
content and modify the site’s display characteristics. PREREQ: WDM 177, WDM
179, and WDM 181. F
WDM 202 3D Animation Techniques 3 credits.
Introduction to 3D techniques and theory with application of the fundamentals
of modeling, rendering, texturing, lighting, and animation to create 3D imagery
and animation. PREREQ: WDM 187 and WDM 190.
F
WDM 210 Web Design Integration 3 credits. Applies and
integrates knowledge from previous courses to develop professional, dynamic, portfolio-quality
Web sites. Emphasizes search engine optimization, collaboration, communication,
and critical thinking skills. S
WDM 211 Web Design Internship 4 credits.
Capstone course designed to use the three-stage development cycle: innovation,
creation, and implementation. Provides field experience working in a team with business
entities to design and implement Web sites based on objectives of the client.
PREREQ: WDM 190, WDM 200. S
