Spring 2016 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 concepts behind computers in general and the Web in particular.

Lecture Topics

  • Computer principles
  • Unix command line
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Image editing
  • Design and wireframing
  • Responsive web design
  • Animation
  • Web frameworks
  • Web audio and video
  • jQuery
  • Web hosting and domain names
  • SVG

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: 40%
  • Midterm Exam: 25%
  • Final Exam: 35%

Required Textbook

HTML and CSS: Design and Build Websites
Jon Duckett
ISBN: 978-1-118-00818-8

Optional Textbook

Photoshop CC: Visual Quickstart Guide (2015 release)
Elaine Weinmann, Peter Lourekas
ISBN: 978-0-134-30889-0

Tutoring

Tutors will be available throughout the semester at the following times. Tutoring will be held in the LaGuardia Co-op, located at 539-541 LaGuardia Place.

  • Mon: 1:10pm - 3:40pm
    Tues: 1:10pm - 3:40pm
    Wed: 1:10pm - 3:40pm
    Thu: 1:10pm - 3:40pm

General 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.

Computer Labs

The main computer lab to use for this class is the LaGuardia Co-op. There are other labs on campus, but this is also where tutors will be available to meet with you. The LaGuardia Co-op is located at 539-541 LaGuardia Place.