Course Schedule - updated - May 2, 2009
| Student Gradesheets | Grading Rubric for all assignments (excel 2007 format) |
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This is a wide ranging, fast moving course in design, with a focus on visual communication, information architecture and web design. Each week we will focus on a different topic and explore how is it being applied within the web and other digital media. There will be readings, discussion and assignments as a part of the exploration process.
The course will consist of seven 2-week units, each examining an aspect of web interaction, architecture and design. The first part of the unit is devoted to exploring the theory and practice of that particular aspect. The second week will be putting our explorations into practice.
The week ends on Sunday night at midnight. The caveat, though, is that I might be available every weekend, so please do NOT plan on getting feedback or questions answered on Saturday or Sunday.
Dates |
Topic |
Assignment |
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1 |
Mon Jan 12 - Sun Jan 25 |
Introduction: |
Post images to Course Blog |
2 |
Mon Jan 26 - Sun Feb 8 |
Process: The information gathering process; how to lay a solid foundation for a usable design. |
Select your site. |
3 |
Mon Feb 9 - Sun Feb 22 |
Organization: |
4 parts - due Feb 22:
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4 |
Mon Feb 23 - Thurs Mar 6 |
Navigation: |
Site Inventory - Due March |
Spring Break - Mar |
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5 |
Mon Mar 16 - Sun Mar 29 |
Design Principles: |
Due March 29 Rhythm and Balance Design Problems |
6 |
Mon Mar 30 - Sun Apr 12 |
Usability: Understanding User-Centered design. |
Due April 12
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7 |
Mon Apr 13 - Mon Apr 27 |
Layout: Applying design and usability to the grid. If you make it fresh, clean and clear, they will come. |
Due April 26 Create a sketch or wire frame version of the homepage. |
Monday, April 27 – Classes End |
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| Deliverables: Final Project |
This is the final submission for the semester. Put all of the parts of your assignments (except module 5) together into one document. This will be a set of Web Design/ Information Architecture Deliverables. Your final set should consist of:
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Due May 6 |
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See examples:
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