Syllabus

Info

Prof Joline Blais
248 Boardman
Zoom | Slack

Mon & Wed 3:30-4:45 pm

Use Slack to contact me
Zoom Office Hours Tues 10-12
and by appointment

Prerequisites: New Media Majors or permission. Credits: 3

Overview

In this class you will work with real-world clients to create Web pages or apps with compelling designs and interactive features. You will review basic graphic design, HTML, CSS, simple PHP and web architecture tools like WordPress in order to meet the needs of community partners for web presence and potential social media support. Working with a client teaches critical skills for collaboration, negotiation and team work; you will apply these to tell a digital story that represents community or client values. In addition, you will apply the same skills of designing, coding and networking to produce a professional portfolio showcasing your own work, preparing you for future internships and jobs.

Materials

Website: http://jolineblais.net/nmd340

Texts, video and other materials via website

Tools:

Your ownWordpress.com AND WordPress.org account
NMD Portfolio for drafting, revising and publishing your work.
Web Hosting, domain name, desk or laptop computer for class work
Codepen free online HTML editor

Learning Outcomes

Learn HTML, WordPress classic and WordPress Page Builders

Design and Develop personal portfolio

Work with Client to assess Web & Social Media Needs

Design & Create Client website

Expectations

Commit to Zoom session, your own learning, and supporting your peers.

Develop team and collaborative skills: Share. Ask for help. Give help.

Keep up, or contact me asap to request a “break” if you need one.

Respect everyone: professor, visitors, classmates, yourself. Practice claiming your truths in ways that are constructive and supportive.

Insist on your own and peer creative development. Negotiate with me for this.

Protect everyone’s health and privileges with safe Covid practices.

Classwork

There will be no final exam. Final projects will be due at the beginning of exam week.

30% Project 1 Portfolio
30% Project 2 Client Site
15% Tasks
15 % Quizzes, Attendance & Participation

Grading

A Outstanding work, generous contribution to improvement of your own and other student work, robust contribution to class and peers

B Very good work, clear contribution to improvement of your own and other student work, robust contribution to class and peers

C Good work without much improvement from initial class assignments, minimal contribution to class or peers

D Just getting all the work done, but without much learning, contribution or improvement.Missing assignments.

F Not completing all the work, and completed work bare minimum

Get creative and enjoy the effort!

Commit to learning what you can, and dig in to your creative side to make your effort enjoyable. Make sure you stay in conversation with me so I can help you make this work your own.

University Policies

main policies

Academic Honesty
Students Accessibility Services Statement
Course Schedule Disclaimer
Observance of Religious Holidays/Events
Sexual Discrimination Reporting
COVID-19 Statement

additional policies

Student Conduct Expectations
Classroom Civility
Inclusive and Non-sexist Language
Copyright Notice for Materials Accessible through the Course Website
Contingency Plans in the Event of an Epidemic