About “Fundamentals of Visual Litercy” + Schedule

Provides a examination of the different elements of visual design, as well as a general overview of the web site design process.  Topics to be covered include but are not limited to: design elements, color theory, graphics creation & optimization, stylesheets, and multimedia.

WEEK & DESCRIPTION OF COURSE CONTENT

Week 1:  Chapter 1: Introduction to the nature of the web & new media

Week 2:  Chapter 2: In-depth examination of the design process for a web project

Week 3:  Chapters 3 and 4: Use of space and line as elements of design

Week 4:  Chapters 5 and 6: Use of shape and value as elements of design

Week 5:  Chapter 7: Use of texture as an element of design

Week 6:  Chapters 8 and 9: Use of color as an element of design

Week 7:  Mid-term project

Week 8:  Chapter 10: Composition, layout, and unity

Week 9:  Chapter 11: Use of balance as an element of design

Week 10:  Chapters 12 and 13: Use of perspective and repetition as elements of design

Week 11:  Chapters 14 and 15: Use of association and abstraction as elements of design

Week 12:  Chapters 16 and 17: Use of style and emphasis as elements of design

Week 13:  Chapter 18: Use of typography as an element of design

Week 14:  Chapters 19, 20 and 21: Use of time, interactivity, and additional media as
elements of design

Week 15:  Special Topic: Designing Accessible Websites

Week 16:  Final review and project.