Overview
This course explores the principles and techniques for created modern web sites using HTML5, CSS3 and Javascript.
Instructors
Name | Calendar | ||
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Troy Finamore | twf23@drexel.edu | ||
Jervis Thompson | st966rc2@drexel.edu | ||
Phil Sinatra | ps42@drexel.edu | ||
Chelsea Myers | cmm469@drexel.edu | ||
Ed Yakovich | emy26@drexel.edu | ||
Kevin Zakszewski | kjz27@drexel.edu |
Helpful Links
Requirements
- DIGM 100
- HTML and CSS: Design and Build Websites (Amazon)
- This book is now available in the Haggerty Library electronic resources.
- Self hosted web domain
- Removable storage
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, the successful student will understand the rules and principles of modern web design and development.
Course Format
- Homework Review
- Software Tutorial
- Homework Overview
- In-class lab time
Communication
Any and all course email to instructor(s) must be sent from student drexel email account with "wbdv240" somewhere in the meaningful subject area. (i.e. subject = "wbdv240-001 Help with float"). Students must keep a copy of all email correspondence for their records.
Appointments
- Review instructor Google Calendar.
- Send instructor an email with the info of an open time slot that's good for you.
- NOTE: Instructors require AT LEAST 48 hours notice to schedule an appointment
- Instructor will email you back with a confirmation and update his/her calendar.
Final Project
Static HTML portfolio website
Due Midnight before Week 11
Description: A multipage website programmed with HTML/CSS displaying the student's online portfolio.
Grading criteria:
- Code Quality
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There are best practices listed under all of the lecture notes sections. Be sure to follow the rules and apply our techniques from class.
- validate your code, (with Dreamweaver) there should be no errors (validator.w3.org)
- follow the best practices listed on the lecture notes page regarding file names, characters and coding styles
- your code is legible and easy to navigate
- your code should use comments wherever possible
- Functionality
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Everything needs to work. All links, videos, audio, images, slideshows, rollovers etc. If it's part of your site, it should be working properly. Your resume MUST be programmed in HTML. You can not simply embed a pdf into your webpage.
- Design
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Compare your midterm and your final website.
- Does everything look the same?
- Has the design changed?
- If it did, why?
Enhancements are great. Changing something because you didn't get around to implementing it or couldn't figure it out are not valid excuses. If it was in your midterm it should be in your final, unless you have made it better or discussed in class with the instructor why something is changing prior to week 10.
Midterm Project
Full Size Web Comp
Due Midnight before Week 5
Description: A fully polished web design static graphic that looks like a screen grab.
Extra Credit Project
Zen Garden
Due Midnight before Week 11
Description: Download a copy of the Zen Garden files and create your own version of the page. You may modify the style sheet in any way you wish, but not the HTML. Once you have completed your masterpiece (and please, don’t submit half-finished work) upload your files to your server and submit a link.
The subject of your submission email should be wbdv240-xc-jhs123. Replace jhs123 with your email prefix. Submissions not following this format will not be accepted. No exceptions.
Grading Policy
Grading is based upon attendance, class participation, homework assignments (40), midterm (20), and final project (40).
Homework Projects, based upon skill sets covered in each lesson, will be due by midnight the night before the following class. Each homework assignment is graded based on technique, creativity and being submitted on time.
The dates your assignments are due are indicated clearly in this course outline. Assignments are due on those dates unless you have submitted a written request for an extension at least one class before the assignment is due. Late assignments receive 0 points, no exceptions.
Late assignments receive 0 points, no exceptions
Late assignments receive 0 points, no exceptions
Late assignments receive 0 points, no exceptions
Homework and Project grades based upon three criteria, Specifications, Content, and Creativity, broken down as follows:
Specifications:
- Files/e-mails are named appropriately
- Assignments requiring email submission should be sent to your instructor according to the instructions listed per assignment. Submissions not following the correct format will not be accepted. No exceptions.
- Assignments meet project size/color requirements
- Assignments are completed on time
Content:
- Homework contains all requested elements
- Quality/Legibility of thumbnails/comps
Creativity:
- Level of detail in thinking
- Variety of ideas explored
- Focus on consistent strategy
Attendance Policy
Attendance is mandatory. Students are expected to attend all classes and strictly adhere to the project due dates. Lack of participation in class discussions will count against your grade.
Students are allowed ONE unexcused absence. If a student has more than one absence, his or her grade for the course will be reduced one letter grade. If a student has three or more absences, he or she will receive an F grade.
Arriving late to class will result in the loss of one point for each lateness.
Grading Percents
Points | Grade |
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100% or above | A+ |
95% to 99% | A |
90% to 94% | A- |
88% to 89% | B+ |
83% to 87% | B |
80% to 82% | B- |
78% to 79% | C+ |
73% to 77% | C |
70% to 72% | C- |
68% to 69% | D+ |
65% to 67% | D |
64% or below | F |
Honors
An honors option is available to students in the Honors Program. If interested, please ask me about it.
Student Responsibility
- Attend all classes
- Care about your work
- Make progress in the medium
- Help, cooperate and collaborate with your classmates
- Take risks
- Make mistakes
- Ask for Help
Academic Honesty Policy
Drexel University is committed to a learning environment that embraces academic honesty. Faculty, students, and administrators share responsibility for maintaining this environment of academic honesty and integrity, accepting individual responsibility for all actions, personal and academic. Each member of our community is expected to read, understand, and uphold the values identified and described in our "Academic Polices, Procedures and Regulations" as written in the official student handbook. Instances of academic dishonesty, such as cheating and plagiarism, will be dealt with appropriately.
American's With Disabilities
In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and applicable federal and state laws, Drexel University ensures people with disabilities will have an equal opportunity to participate in its programs and activities. Members and guests of the Drexel community who have a disability need to register with the Office of Disability Services (ODS), if requesting auxiliary aids, accommodations, and services to participate in Drexel University’s programs. All requests for reasonable and appropriate auxiliary aids, academic adjustments, and services will be considered on a case-by-case basis and in a timely fashion.
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E-mail: disability@drexel.edu
Acknowledging Conditions and Obligations in Syllabus
The student acknowledges receipt of this syllabus and the information herein contained by continuing to attend classes and turn in assignments.