Design 573: Fundamentals of Multimedia Design

Overview of design strategies for the web
Content overview of web authoring standards, tools, and environments
Interface and interactivity concepts
Introduction to screen layout and design
Browser terminology and technology
Issues of color and style
Computer typography and screen legibility
Web usability

Attendance is mandatory. Any unexcused absences may result in a lowering of the final grade. Four (4) unexcused may result in the failure of the course at the instructors's discretion.
An absence is excused only with written documentation, e.g., a doctor's note.
Please notify the instructor if you will be late or absent for any reason via e-mail or leave a message. Failure to appear on time will be recorded as a one-third (1/3) of a day absence.
Students are expected to come to class prepared, work diligently, and do their absolute best in all projects and presentations.
Class participation in critiques and final presentations is essential.
All work must be completed by the scheduled due date.

General assignments:

Tutorial assignments 24% (3% each)
Personal portfolio site 4%
Attendance & participation 2%

Project assignments:

Proposal 8%
Site architecture 10%
Concept presentation 15%
Prototype presentation 25%
Final documentation 12%


		Design 573: Fundamentals of Multimedia Design Department of Industrial, Interior, and Visual Communication Design

Senior Lecturer		Andre Christopher Murnieks e-mail: murnieks.2@osu.edu im: amurnieks messages: 292–6746

Office Hours		T/R 1:00–3:00 p.m., Hopkins Hall 375B or by appointment
		Syllabus

Course Site		http://carmen.osu.edu

Required Texts		McFadand, David, Dreamweaver CS3: The Missing Manual, O'Reilly and Associates Lynch, J. Patrick, Web Style Guide, Yale University Press http://www.webstyleguide.com

Objectives		Designed for non-visual communication design majors to teach the concepts of contemporary web design from a designer’s perspective. Provide students with an opportunity to learn about important design principles related to web-based interface and web-interaction design. Address issues concerning the approach to adequate electronic communication techniques and the challenges associated with them. Design solutions address the specific requirements and abilities of the source (company) and destination (user). It is the intent of this course to provide students with an adequate background in web site authoring and current emerging technology and limitations.

Context		Structured to provide experience in the area of interactive visual communication and technical web planning, design and presentation. Students apply course principles by creating an interactive web site that integrates navigational elements with images, sound, and motion, founded on strong design, typographic theory and process.

Format		Progress-oriented requiring active student participation. Class meets two days per week for two hours each day. Class sessions are comprised of lectures, demonstrations, and assignments. An equal balance between theory and application is expected. Students are expected to utilize the lab facilities to conduct their project exercises.

Content		Overview of design strategies for the web Content overview of web authoring standards, tools, and environments Interface and interactivity concepts Introduction to screen layout and design Browser terminology and technology Issues of color and style Computer typography and screen legibility Web usability

Learning Outcomes		Students learn basic technological components of electronic media, including file and image formats, markup languages, and the underlying technical delivery mechanisms. Students develop skills creating this media and using the web as a format for presenting it. They gain experience with tools related to the creation and editing of data for the web environment. They gain insight to the processes of design as it relates to this field.

Attendance		Attendance is mandatory. Any unexcused absences may result in a lowering of the final grade. Four (4) unexcused may result in the failure of the course at the instructors's discretion. An absence is excused only with written documentation, e.g., a doctor's note. Please notify the instructor if you will be late or absent for any reason via e-mail or leave a message. Failure to appear on time will be recorded as a one-third (1/3) of a day absence. Students are expected to come to class prepared, work diligently, and do their absolute best in all projects and presentations. Class participation in critiques and final presentations is essential. All work must be completed by the scheduled due date.

Grading		The standard university scale is applied when assigning letter grades for the course. Late assignments will receive a failing or lowered grade, at the instructor's discretion. Additional extra credit or make-up projects will not be available.
Grading		General assignments: Tutorial assignments 24% (3% each) Personal portfolio site 4% Attendance & participation 2% Project assignments: Proposal 8% Site architecture 10% Concept presentation 15% Prototype presentation 25% Final documentation 12%

Academic Misconduct		Academic misconduct is defined as “any activity which tends to compromise the academic integrity of the institution, or subvert the educational process.” Please refer to rule 3335-31-02 in the student code of conduct for examples of academic misconduct. Any cases of academic misconduct will be referred to the Committee on Academic Misconduct (see http://oaa.osu.edu/coam/home.html).

Special Needs		If you need accommodation based on the impact of a disability, you should contact the Office for Disability Services for assistance in verifying the need for accommodation and developing accommodation strategies. You are encouraged to contact them directly at 614-292-6207, 292-0901TDD or email: ada-osu@osu.edu and notify the instructor.