Projects 50%
There will be 3 projects assigned through out the semester. Collectively they account for 50% of your final grade. Projects are due at the beginning of the class period for which the critique is assigned. Late Projects will be marked down a letter grade for every week its late, projects that are two weeks late receive an automatic F.
- Syllabus formatting 5%
- 10 Haiku 10%
- Single Page Interactive Story Time Site 15%
- Final Project 20%
Homepage 5%
Your homepage will contribute 5% to your final grade. It is expected to develop and improve as you acquire new coding skills throughout the semester. To receive a grade of C, your homepage should include at least three major updates or layout changes. To achieve an A, your homepage should feature six or more significant updates or modifications.
Your projects and homepage will be graded on four elements: process, aesthetics, programming, and concept.
Final Exam 10%
At the end of the semester there will be a final exam to test your knowledge and understanding of HTML, CSS and the principles of web design. This will account for 10% of your final grade.
Website Reviews 20%
Each month, you are required to write a review of a website on a topic selected by me. Topics will be announced in class in advance.
Your review must adhere to the following guidelines:
- Length: At least 200 words.
- Language: Use professional and formal language, avoiding casual or conversational tones.
- Content: Analyze the website’s design, detailing what works well and what does not, focusing on the use of design principles and elements, its impact on your thinking, and any potential improvements you would suggest.
Submit your review to me before the start of class on the due date. Late submissions will not be accepted and will receive a failing grade. Reviews will be graded on a scale from 1 to 5.
- Review is handed in on time and is on topic.
- Review meets the above criteria and describes the site
- Review meets the above criteria and shows critical analysis
- Review meets the above criteria and cites the current and previous readings
- Review meets the above criteria and crafts a excellent argument
Critique and Participation 15%
Critiques play a crucial role in graphic design practice. Group and individual meetings take place through out the semester. Students encounter numerous situations where it becomes necessary to evaluate, work and rework projects in order to achieve the highest possible standards. Verbal and written skills are important, students are required to explain and write about their design decisions in front of the instructor, clients, and peers.
Unless otherwise specified, each project will be turned in by uploading to the mediaweb servers. Everyone will use a uniform folder structure and naming system. All projects and exercises are due at the beginning of the class for which the critique is assigned.
Critiques and class discussions, will become helpful tools only through your participation. Participation in class and in this fora will count for 15% of your final grade.