DAR 257 - Web Design II

4 Credits, 5 Contact Hours
3 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Theory, survey, and strategies for designing and developing advanced website and application interfaces and experiences. Includes using dynamic coding languages, designing and adding content to a database; writing browser-executed code; formatting multimedia content, and best practices and strategies in web design.

Prerequisite(s): DAR 221 and DAR 256 .

Course Learning Outcomes

Use a CMS to create an advanced dynamic website
Explain web strategies, well-formed code, and best practices
Write core HTML and CSS code
Adhere to the standards of a professional work environment.

Outline:
I. Design and Add Content to MySQL Database

A. Planning the database

B. Creating the database with phpMyAdmin

C. Developing a login page

D. Adding, editing, and deleting content

II. Website Design

A. Best practices

B. Strategies

III. Create a CMS Theme

A. Choosing the right starter theme

B. Modifying existing files

C. Creating new templates

IV. Use Core HTML & CSS Code

A. Footer, header, navigation, and section tags

B. Canvas, video, and audio tags

C. Transitions, animations, and transformations

D. Borders, backgrounds, and gradients

E. Fonts and text effects