Introduction to Web Design (AR-217)
Our exploration of current trends, history, techniques and tools used for the web sets a foundation for folks living in our tech-savvy world. The class centers around a series of applied projects that introduce key concepts and practices in current web design. Most notably, we discuss and address designing accessible websites throughout the semester. Using a mix of design exercises, coding and software demonstrations, and design critiques we investigate design principles and practices for screens. In order to gain a strong understanding of the medium, the course touches on writing HTML/CSS code by hand (in a text editor) while using original designs to explore creating experiences of different sizes: a single framed landing page, a scrolling single-page microsite, and a systemized, multipage website.
Programs taught and used: Mac, Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Firefox and Chrome Developer editions, Canvas
Sections Taught: Fall 2020; Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023
Current offering plan: every spring
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