 |
Web Site Design and Management
2 and 4- 5 Semester Program Options
Coordinator and Assistant Professor: Stroud
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.
This program requires students to achieve certain grades in order to advance each semester. Specific information is available in the program's student handbook. 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 in Web Site Design and Management
(2 Semesters)Required Courses:
BI 170 Introduction to Computers 3 cr
CSDT 180 Web Application Development 3 cr
MANT 252 Employment Seminar 1 cr
MART 121 Marketing Applications 3 cr
MART 242 E-Commerce 3 cr
ENGL 101 English Composition 3 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 183 Web Site Dynamics and Scripting 4 cr
WDM 187 Web Graphics and Animation 4 cr
Total 34 cr
Associate of Applied Science Degree: Web Site Design and Management
(4 to 5 semesters)Required Courses:
BI 170 Introduction to Computers 3 cr
MANT 252 Employment Seminar 1 cr
MART 121 Marketing Applications 3 cr
MART 130 Promotions 3 cr
MART 240 Professional Selling 3 cr
MART 242 E-Commerce 3 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 184 Introduction to Multimedia and Animation 3 cr
WDM 185 Digital Media Applications 3 cr
WDM 186 Web Design Internship 6 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 195 Web Application Development 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 crGeneral 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 crChoose 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 crChoose ONE of the following (Goal 12):
PSYC 101 Introduction to General Psychology 3 cr
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 cr
TOTAL: 72 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 3 credits. This course will provide students with an in depth knowledge of how cascading style sheets interact with HTML and HTML authoring tools to design appealing, innovative Web sites. Students will create style sheets that are cross-platform compatible and match display devices such as handheld computers, cellular phones, etc. 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 184 Introduction to Multimedia and Animation 3 credits. Prepares students with the necessary skills to develop graphic animation, edit images, and create audio files. Students will utilize these skills along with Web design principles in Web based multimedia presentations. PREREQ: WDM 176 and WDM 178. 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 186 Web Design Internship 6 credits. Capstone course designed for students to utilize the three stage development cycle: innovation, creation, implementation. Students will have required field experience working in a team with entities such as the Idaho Small Business Development Center and the Idaho Virtual Incubator in the designing and implementation of Web sites. PREREQ: WDM 181, WDM 185, and MART 242. S
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 195 Web Application Development 3 credits. Introductory course in technologies behind e-commerce from a nonprogrammer’s viewpoint. Provides a basic understanding of how to provide server side security, create a simple shopping cart, and connect web pages to a database. Students use ASP.net, Visual Basic, and PHP in a visual environment. PREREQ: WDM 177 and WDM 188. S
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
|
|
 |
IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY Academic Information Contact: webmaster@isu.edu Revised: August 2009 |