VCDP 1270: Web Design
Effective date
September 2020
Department
Visual Comm Design Diploma
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course introduces students to the design of responsive websites as well as basic concepts in user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design. Students will learn how websites are designed and built, what role designers take in website projects, and how the constraints and possibilities of web technologies can affect design. Projects in this course will introduce students to industry-standard web design software and will then work through all the stages of a web design project, from research and wireframing to creating mockups and clickable prototypes that can be shared with clients and web developers.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe basic usability issues and technical constraints that web designers must consider
- Use grids in wireframes and mockups to ensure that web designs are easy to build
- Design responsive layouts that can scale to various screen sizes without issues
- Identify and correct common web design problems
- Independently research current trends and advances in web design
- Use appropriate technical terminology when speaking about web design and development
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
1. Interview with department to discuss previous experience
2. A portfolio assessment of previously completed related work OR
3. The demonstration of skills via the successful completion of 1-4 related projects/assignments similar to those completed in the course, chosen at the discretion of the department
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 42
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 12
Total Hours: 54
Instructional Strategies
A combination of lecture, demonstration, production simulations, problem solving, practical labs and reflective discussion will be used throughout this course.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Project
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30
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Final project
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Assignments
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30
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Assignments
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Lab Work
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30
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May include in-class exercises, assignments, quizzes/tests, and work-in-progress
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Participation
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10
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Participation and professionalism
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Course topics
- History of web design
- Web design principles, trends, and systems
- Website wireframes, mockups, and prototypes
- Web typography
- Responsive design techniques
- Technical concerns with web design
- Basic UI and UX design principles
- Navigation and information architecture
- Website content strategy
- Web design software
- Accessibility
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.