Overview
Description
Explore the theory and techniques of basic to intermediate level web design. The history; the aesthetics; basic HTML and CSS; content management systems (WordPress); domains/hosting; FTP/file management; SEO; and analytics.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Completion of basic Journalism core classes.
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): Completion of basic Journalism core classes.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years
Terms
spring
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- manage two of their own domains and their own hosting server.
- create a simple HTML web page and explore how CSS modifies the display of its content.
- create and maintain a standalone WordPress site with customized coding elements.
- analyze and discuss the design decisions made in their work.
- use appropriate tools to analyze and optimize the web experience for their users.