Web Design Classes at TMCC

Computer Graphics/Digital Media GRC 119

Prerequisite: GRC 107, GRC 109 and GRC 110B or approval of instructor. Description: Foundation course that introduces computer systems and applications as they relate to graphic communications for digital media. Class will present a project-based overview of content creation, Web design, Web animation, digital video and 3D modeling. Challenge exam is available.

Web Design &Publishing I GRC 175

Course Notes: MACROMEDIA DREAMWEAVER AND FIREWORKS SOFTWARE. Description: Introduction to authoring for the World Wide Web using industry standard software applications. Topics covered include planning, designing and building a Web site, aesthetics, creating and optimizing computer graphics for Web, information architecture, navigation and interactivity, Web publishing, Web hosting and site management.

Web Animation/Interactivity I GRC 188

Prerequisite: GRC 119 and GRC 122B or approval of instructor. Course Notes: INTRODUCTION TO INTERACTIVITY AND ANIMATION CONCEPTS FOR THE WORLD WIDE WEB USING MACROMEDIA FLASH SOFTWARE. Description: Introduction to animation and interactivity for use in CD-ROM, DVD or Web based interactive documents using industry standard software applications. Course content focuses on planning, design and building animated and interactive digital content. Topics include information architecture, interface design and navigation, introductory programming, drawing, audio, video, and publishing options.

Web Design and Publishing II GRC 275B

(3.0 credits) Prerequisite: GRC 175 and GRC 188 or approval of instructor. Advanced Web page design using industry-standard applications. Topics include planning and design, programming, interactivity, behaviors, animation, page weighting, meta tags, databases, Web hosting and site management.