Overview
Students learn the basic principles of PHP; set up a content management system and develop a custom template structure. The class will also focus on cutting-edge XHTML/CSS techniques, including: how to plan, organize, and maintain effective stylesheets, build liquid, elastic, and hybrid layouts, and recognize common browser bugs.
Instructors
| Name | Calendar | |
|---|---|---|
| Jervis Thompson | st966rc2@drexel.edu | |
| Phil Sinatra | ps42@drexel.edu | |
| Troy Finamore | twf23@drexel.edu |
Requirements
- WBDV 241
- Backup storage
- Self hosted web domain
- Books
If access is denied using links above, then visit http://www.library.drexel.edu/ and search for book title.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, the successful student will be able to design and implement a successful online content management system utilizing a custom design theme using HTML5, CSS3, PHP and MySQL.
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 "wbdv243" somewhere in the meaningful subject area. (i.e. subject = "wbdv243-001 Help with footer"). Students must keep a copy of all email correspondence for their records.
Midterm Project
HTML5/CSS3 Portfolio Website Redesign Comps
- Due Midnight before the start of class in week 6 (generally)
- Redesign your portfolio website with the idea of conversion for use with database driven Content Management System. These should look exactly as you want them to look when the theme is complete.
- Submit: 1024 width, 768 height, 72dpi, RGB jpg files
Final Project
Completed Word Press Web Site
- Due Before Midnight Wednesday Sept 4th
- Submit
- Direct valid link to your WordPress final project site
- Direct valid link to download a .zip export of your WordPress database
- Direct valid link to download a .zip archive of all your final theme and plugin files. If your theme is a child theme, you will also have to submit the parent theme.
- All code should validate with zero errors.
Grading Policy
Grading is based upon attendance, class participation, homework assignments, class projects, and a final exam.
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 unexcused 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.
Note that an excused absence is defined as one that is the result of a condition or circumstance beyond the student’s control, such as illness, a family crisis or emergency, or some other serious and important personal circumstance. An absence will be excused only if there is documentation verifying the circumstances that caused the absence.
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 50% of 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 using the following format for the subject of the email: wbdv243-hwk##-jhs123. Replace ## with the term week number, and replace jhs123 with your email prefix. Submissions not following this format will not filter properly and not 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
Grading
- Class attendance & participation
- Late -1
- 1st absence .. No penalty
- 2nd absence .. Minus one letter grade
- 3rd absence .. "F"
- 100% Final Project
Grading Percents
- 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
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.