Summer 2015 Syllabus

There are two primary aspects to this course. The first is learning how to build websites and prepare the various elements that comprise them. The second is understanding the concepts behind computers in general and the Web in particular.

Lecture Topics

  • Computer principles
  • Operating systems and the Unix command line
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Image editing with Photoshop
  • Wireframing with InDesign
  • Responsive Web design
  • Animation
  • Bootstrap Web framework
  • Web audio and video
  • Scalable vector graphics
  • Web hosting and domain names

Grading

Your greatest reward is the knowledge and experience that you receive by taking the course. You will also receive a grade based on the following rubric.

  • Assignments: 50%
  • Midterm Exam: 20%
  • Final Exam: 30%

Required Textbook

 HTML and CSS: Design and Build Websites

 Jon Duckett
 ISBN: 978-1-118-00818-8

 

Optional Textbook

 Photoshop CC: Visual Quickstart Guide

 Elaine Weinmann, Peter Lourekas
 ISBN: 978-0-133-98046-2

 

Tutor - Brittany Cho :

  Room 412, Warren Weaver Hall
  Hours: Tuesday: 9:30-11:30, 1:30 - 3:30
             Thursday: 9:30 - 11:30, 1:30 - 6:00
             Friday: 9:30 - 11:30, 1:30 - 6:00

Grader - Kaitlin Gu

Academic support is also available through the University Learning Center.

i6 Account

In addition to your NYU Home Account, we will be using a special computer account on a Unix Web server which will be assigned to you automatically based on your enrollment. This is called an “i6” account and we will use it to host our websites. Common questions about i6 accounts are answered on this FAQ page. If you forget your i6 password and would like to reset it, go to this page for instructions on how to do so.

Software

Macintosh computers with all of the necessary software installed are available to you in the ITS labs. You do not need your own computer nor do you need to purchase any software. However, you will be learning how to use various programs and may wish to have access to them at home or on your laptop. In this case, you must purchase your own license or use a trial version, which is sometimes available from the publisher. You can download software provided by ITS to all students, including SFTP programs, by going to the ITS software page.

Using the Computer Labs

The main computer lab to use for this class is the Fourth Street Academic Technology Center. There are other labs on campus, but this is also where tutors will be available to meet with you. Fourth Street Academic Technology Center is located at 35 West 4th Street on the second floor.

Saving Your Work in the Lab

You will be able to save your work in the ITS labs under your NYU Home Account and/or on your own flash drives. Although you can write to the hard disks of the machines in the labs, you cannot be sure that you will have access to the same machine the next time you enter the lab and the drives in the lab are frequently erased. A good option is to upload your files online and download them as needed.