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HOLY ANGEL UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN FOR WEB
COURSE SYLLABUS Course Code : 6PWDESIGN
Prerequisite : N/A
Course Credit : 3 Units (3 hours LEC) Year Level: 1st year
Degree Program: : BSIT with Area of Specialization in Web Development Course Description:
This course teaches and will provide students, knowledge on the visual arts and applied arts known as design. Students will also be given experience in applying the underlying principles of designing as well as to integrate the elements of designs and be able to produce a concrete output such as web layout designs, advertisements and other visual designs.
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
Course Outcomes Graduate Outcomes aligned to
CO1 Decide on practices and standards applicable to the problem domain; Adapt and adopt best practices and standards to design and multimedia production activities
BSIT02: Understand best practices and standards and their applications
CO2 Differentiates and evaluates theories and approaches to complex problems within the design and multimedia field.
BSIT03: Analyze complex problems, and identify and define the design and multimedia requirements appropriate to its solution.
CO3 Identify user needs and requirements based on a comprehensive gathering of data and information;
Analyze situations using appropriate designs and models; Analyze user needs and requirements to determine specific areas where design and multimedia solutions will be used
BSIT04: Identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in the selection, creation, evaluation and administration of computer-based designs and multimedia productions
CO4 Design and develop designs and models,
components/combine elements and principles of design, or processes with resourcefulness, imagination, insight, originality, aesthetic judgment, enterprise and risk taking approach to meet specified user needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural,
BSIT05: Design, implement, and evaluate computer-based design and multimedia productions, processes,
components, or programs to meet desired needs and requirements under various constraints.
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societal, and environmental considerations
CO5 Develop effective presentation material that will enhance understanding of ideas being communicated; Deliver presentations effectively and efficiently to various audience (computing community, society at large, and users) using English and Filipino as needed, with appropriate tone, correct grammar and construction;
Choose appropriate language suitable to the audience and respectful to the audience background and culture
BSIT10: Communicate effectively with the computing community and with society at large about complex computing activities through logical writing, presentations, and clear instructions in both English and Filipino.
CO6 Consistently conform to the professional code of ethics, and professional norms governing the performance of design and multimedia activities
BSIT12: Understand professional, ethical, moral, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities in the utilization of information technology
Learning Evidences
As proof of achievement of the above-mentioned outcomes, students are required to submit/demonstrate the following:
LE1: Branding/Logo/Elements (Product Logo, Brand and Packaging)
C1, C3 LE2: Brochure and other Product Advertising Material C2, C3, C4 LE3: Company Website Layout (Small-scale Enterprise
with Home Page, History/Background, Products with Description/Gallery, Profile of Owner/About Us, contact Us)
C2, C3, C5
LE4: pilations Project Portfolio C2, C3 C2, C3
Measurement System:
To assess the level of performance in the learning evidences, the following rubrics will be used:
LE1: Branding/Logo/Elements
Appropriateness 20
Creativity 20
Aesthetic 20
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Content/Information 20
Print Quality 20
TOTAL 100%
LE2: Brochure and other Product Advertising Material
Appropriateness 20
Creativity 20
Aesthetic 20
Content/Information 20
Print Quality 20
TOTAL 100%
LE3: Company Website Layout
Appropriateness 20
Creativity 20
Aesthetic 20
Content/Information 20
Print Quality 20
TOTAL 100%
LE4: Project Portfolio
Appropriateness 20%
Purpose 20%
Style, Design and Aesthetics 20%
Completeness 20%
Suitability 20%
TOTAL 100%
Score and Description:
Beyond Expected Satisfactory Acceptable Unacceptable
96-100 71-95 46-70 21-45 1-20
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Learning Plan:
Intended Learning Outcome
Unit (Hours /Weeks)
Course Outcome
Topic Learning
Activities
Assessment Activity
Student Output Determine the
history and evolution of Arts Identify the different artworks of known artists according to their time and era Identify and distinguish the different styles that are used in Arts
Becomes aware why different style of arts evolve and the purposes of those styles of Arts
Week 1-5 CO2, CO5 Introduction to Arts Evolution of Arts
a. Renaissance Arts b. Baroque Arts c. Contemporary Arts d. Modern Arts e. Regional Arts Styles of Arts Forms of Arts Purposes of Arts
Visual Arts and Designs Design as an Applied Arts Design and Compositions
Expository and Exploratory
Assignment Compilation of Designs (LE4)
Identify and integrate the different elements of design
Week 7-8 CO1, CO2, CO3
Elements of Design a. Point
b. Lines c. Colors
d. Forms (2D and 3D) e. Space
f. Shapes g. Textures h. Movement
Expository and Exploratory
Logo Making Product Logo (LE1)
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i. Pattern Determine and
apply the principles of design Appropriately apply and integrate the elements and principles of design in an original artwork
Week 9-11 CO1, CO2, CO3, CO5, CO6
Principles of Design a. Balance
b. Scale and Proportion c. Emphasis and
Direction
d. Repetition, Rhythm and Pattern
e. Unity and Harmony Integration of the
Principles and Elements of Design
Expository Product Branding and Packaging
Product Branding and Packaging (LE1)
Integrate good typography for content-making activity
Week 13 CO1, CO2, CO5, CO6
Typography a. Importance b. Good and Bad
Typography c. Application
Expository and Exploratory
Resume Brochure
Brochure (LE2)
Determine where the elements and principles of designs can be applied
Week 14 CO1, CO2, CO5, CO6
Applications of Designs a. Graphics Design b. Desktop Publishing c. Visual Design d. Advertising Design e. Web Designing
Expository and Exploratory
Web Page Creation
Product Advertising Materials (LE2)
Apply the guidelines when creating a
website design or layout
Week 15 CO1, CO2, CO5, CO6
Guidelines in Creating Effective Designs in Web Designs
Expository and Exploratory
Web Page Creation
Product Gallery with Product Description (LE3) Determine the
things that needs to be avoided when creating a
Week 16 CO1, CO2, CO5, CO6
Design Problems in Web Designing to Avoid
Expository and Exploratory
Web Page Creation
Home Page, About Us, Contact Us Pages (LE3)
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website design or layout
Week 17 CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4, CO5, CO6
Project Making Compilation of
Web Pages
Complete Website Layout/Pages (LE3)
Week 18 Final Exam
Basic References:
Lynch, P. J., & Horton, S. (2009). Web Style Guide. New Haven, US: Yale University Press. Retrieved from http://www.ebrary.com
Van, D. G. T. M. (2001). Web Site Design is Communication Design. Philadelphia, PA, USA: John Benjamins Publishing Company. Retrieved from http://www.ebrary.com
Lal, R. (2013). Design Essentials : Digital Design Essentials : 100 Ways to Design Better Desktop, Web, and Mobile Interfaces. Osceola, US: Rockport Publishers. Retrieved from http://www.ebrary.com
Course References:
http://www.ndoylefineart.com/whatisartabout.html
http://creation.com/a-brief-history-of-design
http://designhistorytimeline.com/
http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/trinity/watdes.html
http://char.txa.cornell.edu/language/principl/principl.htm
http://www.getty.edu/education/teachers/building_lessons/formal_analysis.html
http://www.wiu.edu/art/courses/design/principles.htm
http://www.graphicmania.net/elements-of-a-well-designed-website
http://www.johnlovett.com/test.htm
http://www.websitetraining.com
http://www.websource.net
http://www.about.com
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Grading System
The final grade in this course will be composed of the following items and their weights in the final grade computation:
Lecture
Class Standing – 70%
Learning Evidences – 30%
Passing Raw Grade 50%
RANGE EQUIVALENTS (COMPUTED AVERAGES & TRANSMUTED VALUES) Range of computed
average
Range of Transmuted Value Grade General Classification
96.40 100.00 97 100 1.00 Outstanding
92.80 96.3999 94 96 1.25 Excellent
89.20 92.7999 91 93 1.50 Superior
85.60 89.1999 88 90 1.75 Very Good
82.00 85.5999 85 87 2.00 Good
78.40 81.9999 82 84 2.25 Satisfactory
74.80 78.3999 79 81 2.50 Fairly Satisfactory
71.20 74.7999 76 78 2.75 Fair
70.00 71.1999 75 3.00 Passed
BELOW Passing Average 5.00 FAILED
Failure due to Absences 6.00 FA
Unauthorized Withdrawal 8.00 UW
Officially Dropped 9.00 Dropped