A.     Given data from the Entrepreneurship, computer simulations and the instructor, the student will be to create a Web site for a fictional business,

B.      The students will be able to analyze the content goal and intended audience of the Web site,

C.     The student will be able to design a web site using the following:

1.   HTML,

2.   Color,

3.   Images,

4.   Tables,

5.   Frames,

6.   Forms,

7.   Cascading Style Sheets,

8.   Links,

9.   Multimedia, and

10. JavaScripts.

D.     After completion of the Web site, the student will be able test and refine the completed project,

E.      The student will be able to transfer files to and from their Web site, 

F.      The student will be able to explain the ethics involved in publishing a Web site.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK

The textbook, “Principles of Web Design” by Joel Sklar, is required for all students.  The textbook will be distributed to all students during the first day of the second semester.  Students are not permitted to leave their textbooks in the classroom – the instructor will not be responsible for them.  All textbooks will be collected on the day after the final examination.

Optional textbooks will be made available to the students.  They are not to leave the classroom without the permission of the instructor.

GRADING PROCEDURE

HOMEWORK: Homework assignments and/or “mini” projects will be assigned throughout the semester.  The purpose of homework and “mini” projects is to provide additional feedback to the instructor and student concerning the student’s progress. These assignments also serve to put the theory of the classroom into practice.  Additional information can be found on the evaluation information sheet (use hyperlink).

Since all assignments are listed on this Web site (www.nb.net/~jsimon or www.docsimon.com), there will be no exceptions for late assignments.  If a student knows they will be absent on the day an assignment is due, they will receive their points by completing assignments early.

TESTS: 100 point tests (objective, essay, and/or problems will be given according to the class schedule on the instructor’s Web site.  Tests are based upon the “mini” projects, textbook, or tutorials.  Make-up tests should be taken five (5) days after the student’s return to class.  Missed tests due to class cuts will be given a zero. 

“MINI” PROJECTS: The students will be required to complete various tutorials or “mini” projects on frames, forms, images, tables, JavaScript, and multimedia additions to individual pages of their web site.  The students will also be required to complete tutorials relating to Macromedia products (Fireworks 2, Flash 4, Director 7, Dreamweaver 2, and Freehand 8).   

MISCELLANEOUS:  After each test/quiz the student will receive a form detailing scores on all graded work.

FINAL EXAMINATION: The final examination will consist of objective, essay and/or problems based upon the material covered during the semester (text, tutorials, and/or project).  The final examination will count as 20 percent of the final grade, per school district requirements.

FINAL PROJECT: The final project will be the creation of a Web site based upon the material found in “Gadgetronics,” “The Winning Streak,” and data supplied by the instructor.  The Web site will be a fictitious retail business.  Grading for the project will be by a rubric developed by a group of professionals and distributed to the students prior to beginning the project.

GRADING SCALE:   

97  - 100 percent      = A+

93  -   96                   = A

            90  -    92                  = A-

            87  -   89                  = B+

            83  -   86                  = B

            80  -   82                  = B-

            77  -   79                  = C+

            73  -   76                  = C

            70  -   72                  = C-

            67  -   69                  = D+

            63  -   66                  = D

            60  -   62                  = D-

              0  -   59                  = F

NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THE GRADING SCALE!

Be aware that assignments and attendance points are added to test, “mini” project, and project scores at the end of the grading period.  Previous grade totals (total points) from the third grading period are added to totals for the fourth grading period to arrive at a cumulative grade for the semester.  These points will count as 80 percent of the final grade, per school district requirements.

If a student needs additional help, it is THEIR RESPONSIBILITY to request such help from the instructor.

GENERAL INFORMATION

ATTENDANCE POLICY: Students should be punctual and attend all class meetings.  Class cuts will not be tolerated.   It is, therefore suggested that each student secure class notes and handouts from other students who have attended that class.  See also homework and test policies.

CHEATING: Any student observed cheating on homework, tests, or exams will be dealt with according to the procedures outlined in the student handbook.

STUDENT COUNSELING: Students who are experiencing difficulty with the course should contact the instructor as soon as possible.

OTHER POLICIES: If the student has a disagreement with the instructor regarding a particular graded exercise or test, they should see the instructor before or after class. 

Since, tests are based on the textbook and class lectures, it is highly recommended that the student have a notebook specifically for this class.  Notes will be required.

WEB PAGE DESIGN INFO

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