Web Design and Development

Course Code:

VCD 279

Course Type:

Elective

P:

2

Lab:

2

Credits:

3

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

English

Course Coordinator:

Neda ÜÇER

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to enable students to discuss web design principles theoretically and practically, as well as to produce projects to improve digital design with their creative thoughts.

Course Content:

With this course, which covers arranging the user interface activity, design elements such as typography, visuals and colors according to usability practices, students learn the graphic interface design required for effective user experience.

Course Methodology:

1-Lecture, 2-Interartive Lecture, 3-Special Support / Structural Examples

Course Evaluation Methods:

A-Exam, E-Project / Design

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1. Discusses the theoretical principles of Web Design.	6	1,2,3	A,E
2. Develops creative ideas and thoughts.	10	1,2,3	A,E
3. Demonstrates unique web page designs through software tools.	2	1,2,3	A,E
4. Produces a project considering the usability criteria.	4	1,2,3	A,E
5. Uses interface design programs effectively for user experience.	3	1,2,3	A,E

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction
2	Creating web content, visual design examples
3	Creating web design ideas
4	Creating a website; Working with colors, grids, and layouts
5	Creating a website; space and typography
6	Website creation, Navigation, site content, button design
7	Mid-term Project; Images, content and drafting
8	Mid-term
9	Transfer of site drafts to the program used
10	Transfer of site drafts to the program used
11	Placing site drafts in accordance with the flow chart
12	Placing site drafts in accordance with the flow chart
13	Site circulation and design deficiencies
14	Preparation of the final file
15	Preparation of the final file
16	Final Examination

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms	1	40
Final	1	60
Total		100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade		60
Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade		40
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE’S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses technical and academic knowledge accumulated in visual communication design field for authentic projects.				X
2	Designs 2 and 3 dimensional creative products considering the aesthetic rules.					X
3	Employs efficiently the technical innovations required by the professional field.					X
4	Analyses problems related to the field starting from the concept and develops appropriate projects for the targeted audience.					X
5	Behaves according to the national and international professional ethical principles.		X
6	Builds awareness to universal and social problems by developed projects and offers solutions to them.					X
7	Gains sectoral experience by compulsory internship, relates academic knowledge with field experience.	X
8	Grasps the importance of interdisciplinary working by lifelong learning mind-set and collaborates with different teams.			X
9	Develops concepts and puts forth innovative and authentic works to enrich the cultural and artistic accumulation related to the field.		X
10	Transforms the creative ideas into moving and interactive visual expressions, executes multi-dimensional designs.					X

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration	14	4	56
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	4	56
Mid-term Exam	1	4	4
Final Exam	1	4	4
Total Workload			120
Total Workload / 25 (s)			4,8
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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