NAUGATUCK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DIVISION of ARTS and HUMANITIES
Syllabus

COURSE: DAT*H215 Multimedia Web Authoring

PREREQUISITE: DAT*H205

SEMESTER: Fall 2009

INSTRUCTOR: Lou Romao

TIME / ROOM: Thursday 5:30 - 8:30 PM (L303)

OFFICE HOURS: Thursday 4:30 - 5:30 PM and Friday 10:00 - 11:00 PM (L301)

PHONE: 203-575-8036 (Arts & Humanities office)

E-MAIL: LouisRomao@yahoo.com

COURSE WEB SITE: http://www.nv3.commnet.edu/mmedia/fa-daweb/index.htm

REQUIRED TEXBOOKS:
Foundation Website Creation with CSS, XHTML, and JavaScript
Author: Jonathan Lane, Meitar Moscovitz, Joseph R. Lewis
Publisher: FriendsOf Ed
ISBN 978-1-4302-0991-1
AssignmentFiles at: http://www.friendsofed.com/download.html?isbn=1430209917

RECOMMENDED MATERIALS:
USB Drive or External Hard Drive

HARDWARE / SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS: Multimedia PC DuoCore or higher, Macromedia CS3, DreamWeaver CS3, MS Explorer 6, Internet provider, e-mail account, 28 baud modem (or higher)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Multimedia Web Authoring will utilize the latest software technologies and methodologies to develop and deliver complete interactive multimedia software systems for Web-based applications. Topics include: advanced algorithm analysis, complex problems in Human-Computer Interaction, and advanced JavaScript and Action Script programming.

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY
The course will balance lectures with hands-on demonstrations, learner-centered application assignments, and a comprehensive final project.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The main goals of this course are to provide the learner with the abilities to:

1. utilize the latest Web development technologies
2. create interactive software functions
3. construct "JavaScript” code based on common algorithm structures
4. solve problems related to hardware/software incompatibility
5. develop interactive software for the World Wide Web

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of all required assignments, the learner
will be able to:

  1. develop sophisticated Web sites
  2. design interactive Web-based software
  3. develop JavaScript programs to enhance Web-site interaction
  4. use deductive logic and cognitive processes to solve hardware/software issues
  5. design, plan, and develop interactive Web-based applications

DIGITAL ARTS CONFERENCE: (TBA)
All students of the Digital Arts, Digital Design, and Multimedia Technology programs are required to attend this mandatory educational event. You are requested to reserve the above date and time.

 EVALUATIVE CRITERIA
  • Assignments: 1/3 of the Final Grade
  • Final Project: 1/3 of the Final Grade
  • Tests: 1/3 of the Final Grade
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:
Students with physical disabilities who may require accommodations are encouraged to contact the College Health Office. Students with learning disabilities who may require accommodations are encouraged to contact the Office for Students with Learning Disabilities. After disclosing, students are urged to discuss their needs with individual instructors. This should be done at the beginning of each semester. Instructors in conjunction with appropriate college officials will provide assistance and/or accommodations only to those students who have completed this process.

ACADEMIC HONESTY:
At NVCC we expect the highest standards of academic honesty. Academic dishonesty is prohibited in accordance with the Board of Trustee's Prescribed Conduct Policy in section 5.2.1 of the BOT Policy Manual. This policy prohibits cheating on examinations, unauthorized collaboration on assignments, unauthorized access to examinations or course materials, plagiarism, and other proscribed activities. Plagiarism is defined as the use of another's ideas or phrase sand representing them as your own either intentionally or unintentionally.

ATTENDANCE:
It is the responsibility of the learner to visit, utilize and consult the course Web site throughout the semester and to complete and submit all required work to the instructor on/before the due dates.

WITHDRAWAL:Consult the College Catalog and the current credit class schedule for class withdrawal dates.

CLASS CANCELATION:If class is cancelled or delayed because of weather, local radio and television stations will broadcast an announcement. If the instructor is unable to attend class, the Arts & Humanities Division office will advise students of alternate learning activities.

COURSE OUTLINE
Chapter 1 Current Web Standards
Chapter 2 Keeping a Project on Track
Chapter 3 Planning and High-Level Design
Chapter 4 Markup with HTML/XHTML
Chapter 5 Fundamentals of CSS
Chapter 6 Developing CSS in Practice
Chapter 7 Creating Interactivity with JavaScript
Chapter 8 Testing, Launching, Maintaining
Chapter 9 Web2.0: Using AJAX and Social Software
Chapter 10 Using Server-Side Technologies
Chapter 11 The Business of the Web
Week 14 FInal Project 
Week 15 FInal Project 


Late Assignment Policy: Unless the instructor grants prior approval, assignments submitted after the due date will be subjected to one (1) point reduction for each day late.

Note: Course content may change to satisfy the academic needs of the students.

DIGITAL ARTS LAB POLICIES:
  1. On the average, students should expect to work 3-4 hours per week on assignments for this course. The Digital Arts/Multimedia Lab facilities are available during Lab Hours. Please consult the Lab schedule.
  2. Absolutely no food or beverage are allowed in the Multimedia Lab
  3. Students will not download and install software (of any kind), and will not alter computer configurations in any way, unless specifically given permission by the instructor.
  4. Students will not mishandle Lab equipment and furniture.
  5. Wet or muddy shoes should be cleaned before entering the Digital Arts/Multimedia Department.
  6. Cellular telephones and pagers must be switched off before entering the lab.
  7. No equipment or materials are to be taken from the Multimedia Lab without explicit permission from Professor Biello.
  8. Any person not in full compliance with the policies stated above will lose the privilege of using the facilities of the Digital Arts/Multimedia Lab.

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