Web Development for Publishing

Catalog description

This course involves students in the design, development, and deployment of websites for publishing. Students learn the mechanics of web development, from the initial user experience to coding and hosting, and analytical approaches toward attracting and retaining users. Through the course, they will develop their own website using modern web-design software and processes, including Adobe Creative Cloud. No technical experience is required. Concurrently, the current internet landscape is discussed in order to allow students to critically analyze design and functionality trends, which will be integrated into their own website's development cycle.In addition, students will learn how to install, customize, and extend the functionality of a content management systems platform. Their final web project will be an asset to those students compiling their own online portfolios. Guest lectures in the field of publishing will also be incorporated in the curriculum. By the time the course is completed, students will be able to understand the technology used in creating websites, how they function and their effective use in publishing. One of the course requirements is that the student create their own publishing related website using a step-by-step approach taught in the classroom. Guest lectures in the field of publishing will also be incorporated in the curriculum