GRD 2083 - Interactive/Web Design

3 Credits

Introduce basic website planning, content editing and creation using graphic arts techniques. Technical and aesthetic considerations concerning website design will be introduced. Screen-based color theory, web design aesthetics, use of graphic editors, and interface design are explored. Each student produces a computer-based, interactive project.

Prerequisite: ART 1513 - Digital Skills

Course Level Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Create an effective interactive design (PLO 1, 4)
2. Implement the theories of graphic design into practice (PLO 1, 3)
3. Develop skills in analyzing the usability of a web site (PLO 8)
4. Demonstrate ability to outline and discuss usability and user experience goals for designing an interactive product (PLO 8)
5. Produce simple prototypes of interactive products (PLO 1, 2, 3)
6. Learn the language of the web: HTML and CSS (PLO 8)
7. Prepare digital images for interactive projects (PLO 1, 3)