Web-site Design I & II

Learning Outcomes:

• Examine “hard to decide” design issues from both a theoretical and practical approach.

• Define the difference between good web-site design concepts and concepts that might be counter productive.

• Critique a site’s usability and apply techniques that enhance usability.

• Learn Navigational tricks to encourage return visits.

• Discover how the web user reacts to various color schemes.

This two-day series will demonstrate how to design a dynamic web site that will also be intuitive for the end user. Elements of Illustrator, PhotoShop, and Flash will be examined.

• Basic Interface Design
• How to use Color
• Font Basics
• Memory Basics
• Image Format Issues
• Psychological Aspects of Color
• Animation, Video and Audio Design Concerns
• Navigational Design Issues
• Design Buyoff Issues

Web-site Design I & II

During this course, students will:

Learn how to develop high-impact and dynamic web sites. Look at the steps necessary for planning a web site.

Learn the difference between good web-site design concepts and concepts that might be counter productive.

Examine existing web pages for examples of “What to do” and “What not to do” … Critique a site’s usability and apply techniques that enhance usability.

Class targeted to: The web designer responsible for setting up a site for a department or company Internet or Intranet.

Prerequisites: For the Web Design beginner or Webmaster needing more graphic design basics.