Fall 2022 // Monday 4:30–7:10 // AB 1023

Web Design

Schedule

This schedule maps out what we are covering in class each week and what work we are starting that day. It is very subject to change as we go along in class.

If you want to know what is due for next class, check here.

January 24 — Week 1

In our first week we will review the syllabus, get our programs set up, go through some XD tips, and test our HTML and CSS knowledge.

Lessons

Starting

Resources


January 31 — Week 2

The ability to create and interactive prototype of a website is an incredibly powerful tool for a designer. It is also important for designers to understand accessibility as it relates to the web. We will cover both these topics this week along with reviewing HTML basics.

Lessons

Starting

Digital References


February 7 — Week 3

We will continue exploring the possibilities of prototyping in XD and continue reviewing HTML and CSS basics.

Lessons

Starting

Digital References


February 14 — Week 4

A website can’t exist without links and this week we will refresh our memories of coding and styling links. We will also talk about responsive design and how responsive design is implemented in code through media queries.

Lessons

Starting

Digital References


February 21 — Week 5

Continuing on the HTML and CSS path we are talking about web typography and forms this week. We are also reviewing the CSS box model.

Lessons

Starting

Digital References


February 28 — Week 6

A general review on some coding and design topics covered in previous weeks.


March 7 — Week 7

This week we will focus on wireframes.

Lessons

Starting

Digital References


March 14 — Week 8

No class, Spring Break!


March 21 — Week 9

This week is a catch up week. We will look at the progress on P2 but otherwise it is a time for you to work in class and make sure you are all caught up on projects and exercises.

Lessons


March 28 — Week 10

People being able to use the sites we design is an important consideration while designing. This week we will start our conversation on usability for the web.

Lessons

Starting

Digital References


April 4 — Week 11

A continuation of our discussion on usability.

Lessons

Starting


April 11 — Week 12

In class group meetings to review Project 2.

Digital References


April 18 — Week 13

In class workshop and critiques.

Lessons

Starting

Digital References


April 25 — Week 14

Continuing our in class workshop and critiques.

Digital Resources


May 2 — Week 15

Early due date and review of work.


May 16 — Week 16

Everything due.