GD 217 covers principles, concepts, and production of Web Graphics
using Adobe Photoshop, Fireworks, and Dreamweaver. Here is a MacWorld
review of Fireworks CS3.
Before you take GD 217, you should be familiar with Photoshop. You should be able to create and upload a simple Web site using Dreamweaver (or you should be concurrently enrolled in CIS 212.)
GD 217 will be offered a blended (partly online) Fall 2008. Students need access to a reliable computer with a high bandwidth Internet connection. You may use computers in the GD or CIS labs or open labs. See How an Online Class Works for details.
Fall 2008 Students
Fall classes begin August 25. I'm still working on updating the schedule on the web site.
Class will meet on Thursdays from 11:00AM to 1:50PM in room H-114. Students will need to schedule an additional 3-6 hours per week for online instruction and homework.
Textbooks - available at the campus bookstore or online
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Head First Web Design by Ethan Watrall and Jeff Siarto ISBN: 0596520301 $32 on Amazon |
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Lynda.com video instruction We have 5 accounts to share. This will be the only reference for Fireworks - I have not found a good Fireworks book with a reasonable price. |
Getting Started
I will use Blackboard for class management (quizzes, grades, turning in work, discussion). Blackboard accounts are set up the weekend before classes begin.
Attend the first in-class section for a course overview.
Web Graphics is part of a Web Development Major at Cuyamaca College in El Cajon, California. We also offer certificates in Web Design, Web Programming, and Web Server Management.