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May 02, 2024
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GRD 471 - Interactive Media II Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Practicum Hours: 0 Work Experience: 0 Course Type: Voc/Tech Interactive Media II aligns with the Adobe Digital Design: Foundations of Web Design curriculum and is the second of two semesters. A personal capstone project is created, allowing students to refine key communication skills in design, communication, project management and web technology using Adobe Flash, Dreamweaver and Fireworks. Prerequisite: GRD 470 Competencies
- Explain the advantages of non-database (CMS or Content management Systems) software for delivery of web pages
- Analyze the advantages of designing the “look and feel” and then choosing non-CMS software for page layout and site management.
- Identify the most popular non CMS software systems, and the advantages of each.
- Discuss strategies for updating non-CMS sites by clients
- Explain the advantages of CMS (Content Management Systems) for the delivery of web pages.
- Analyze the organizational and cost advantages of designing the framework and functionality of a site before the “look and feel”.
- Discuss how a CMS facilitates the organization, control and publication of content by users with different levels of access
- Identify the most popular open-source CMS systems (including blog software) and how they are implemented
- Integrate Flash animation and video into web pages
- Explain the advantages of including Flash animations and video in web pages.
- Discuss and demonstrate the process of authoring Flash animation and video.
- Modify CMS and blog template skins to customize the “look and feel” of pages.
- Discuss the concept of site “skins” or “templates” their use and where to download them.
- Modify existing skin code with Dreamweaver and graphics with Fireworks to alter the colors, layout and typography of a site
- Develop HTML files that render accurately in major browsers and on all platforms
- Create a sophisticated project that includes Flash and video produced according to industry-standards
- Select a framework that supports the concept and design to be implemented.
- Prepare Flash animation and video where appropriate to enhance web pages.
- Verify that all pages display properly on target browsers and operating systems.
- Demonstrate responsible and professional computer techniques when creating websites.
- Demonstrate creative thinking skills to design the user interface and graphics according to the need of the client
- Research and produce quality projects within given timeframe to meet established deadlines
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