Web Design I
Keywords |
Classification |
Keyword |
CNAEF |
Design |
Instance: 2020/2021 - 2S
Cycles of Study/Courses
Teaching language
Suitable for English-speaking students
Objectives
- Acquire and develop technological, theoretical, and practical skills on designing for the World Wide Web;
- Understand the integrative nature of the WWW and its potential for the development of design projects;
- Encourage a critical and reflexive stance, promoting habits of argumentation and discussion of projects.
Learning outcomes and competences
- Understanding of the basic principles of design and of the project of design for the WWW;
- Understanding of HTML5 for the markup and structural design of documents;
- Understanding of CSS for the visual design of documents for multiple browsers, access technologies, and devices.
Working method
Presencial
Program
The Web Design I course is dedicated to the introduction to the technical, theoretical, and technological learning of the medium, including the development of several exercises and a final project. HTML and CSS technologies are studied, as well as matters pertaining to the organization and management of the design project, to accessibility and usability of the WWW and to the integration of other technologies and media.
Mandatory literature
Duckett, Jon; HTML & CSS: Design and Build Websites, John Wiley & Sons, 2011. ISBN: 978-1-118-00818-8
Keith, Jeremy, and Rachel Andrew; HTML5 for Web Designers, A Book Apart, 2016. ISBN: 978-1-9375572-5-6
Complementary Bibliography
Andrews, Rachel; The New CSS Layout, A Book Apart, 2017. ISBN: 978-1-937557-68-3
Brown, Daniel M.; Communicating Design. Developing Web Site Documentation for Design and Planning, New Riders, 2007. ISBN: 978-0-321-39235-0
Cederholm, Dan; CSS3 for Web Designers, A Book Apart, 2010. ISBN: 978-0-9844425-2-2
Clark, Josh; Designing for Touch, A Book Apart, 2015. ISBN: 978-1-9375572-9-4
Jehl, Scott; Responsible Responsive Design, 2014. ISBN: 978-1-937557-16-4
Kalbag, Laura; Accessibility for Everyone, A Book Apart, 2017. ISBN: 978-1-937557-61-4
Kissane, Erin; The Elements of Content Strategy, A Book Apart, 2011. ISBN: 978-0-9844425-5-3
Marcotte, Ethan; Responsive Web Design, A Book Apart, 2011. ISBN: 978-0-9844425-7-7
Marcotte, Ethan; Responsive Design: Patterns & Principles, A Book Apart, 2015. ISBN: 978-1-9375573-4-8
McGrane, Karen; Going Responsive, A Book Apart, 2015. ISBN: 978-1-9375573-1-7
Mathis, Lukas; Designed for Use: Usable Interfaces for Applications and the Web, The Pragmatic Bookshelf, 2011. ISBN: 978-1-93435-675-3
Nielsen, Jakob; Budiu, Raluca; Mobile Usability, New Riders. ISBN: 978-0-321-88448-0
Santa Maria, Jason; On Web Typography, A Book Apart, 2014
Vinh, Khoi; Ordering Disorder: Grid Principles for Web Design, New Riders, 2011. ISBN: 978-0-321-70353-8
Walter, Aaron; Designing for Emotion, A Book Apart, 2011. ISBN: 978-1-937557-01-1
Teaching methods and learning activities
This course unit is developed through a model that alternates lectures with classes dedicated to the development of exercises and projects.
keywords
Technological sciences > Architecture > Design
Physical sciences > Computer science > Computer systems > Human computer interaction
Technological sciences > Architecture > Design > Computer-aided design
Technological sciences > Technology > Internet technology
Evaluation Type
Distributed evaluation without final exam
Assessment Components
Designation |
Weight (%) |
Participação presencial |
10,00 |
Trabalho prático ou de projeto |
90,00 |
Total: |
100,00 |
Amount of time allocated to each course unit
Designation |
Time (hours) |
Elaboração de projeto |
62,00 |
Frequência das aulas |
60,00 |
Estudo autónomo |
40,00 |
Total: |
162,00 |
Eligibility for exams
Positive average grade in the works developed during the semester.
Calculation formula of final grade
Grades are calculated from the average of classifications in exercises (60%) and project (40%), as well as from a qualitative assessment of the presence and participation in classes.