Course+Outline

This page contains a few key excerpts from the syllabus. Each student is expected to familiarize themselves with the 'Procedures and Rules', 'Academic Integrity' and 'Late Assignments, Extensions' sections within that document – as these are the rules we will be adhering to.

//Please refer to the schedule page for the most current information on readings and tutorials.//
 * CCT360 Syllabus:**


 * Course Description:** //This course builds upon the concepts introduced in Web Culture and Design and expands upon them to include the theory and practical aspects of creating modern, compliant standards for websites. Its focus is primarily on the design and presentation of websites on the client side. Students will learn how to develop websites for consumption on various platforms including desktop browsers, mobile devices, etc.//


 * Contact**: Instructor – Greg J. Smith, greg.smith1@sheridanc.on.ca, TA – Jeremy Fernie, jeremy.fernie1@sheridanc.on.ca – please put CCT360 in the email subject line. Additionally, please do **not** send emails through the wiki system.


 * Prerequisite:** CCT260


 * Goals and Learning Objectives:** The proliferation of CMS platforms has created a myriad of options for individuals and users to publish on the web without building an infrastructure from scratch. Students engaging the labs, major assignments, selected readings and participating in class discussions will develop the following skills:


 * Familiarity with fundamental information architecture concepts
 * An understanding of basic web typography
 * The ability to critique a website in terms of navigation, usability and organization and identify related design flaws
 * The skills to assess, organize and initiate a project with the WordPress platform


 * Required Materials**: See this page.


 * E-Culture Policy:** Only student Utormail accounts should be used for course communication and all emails from students must include the course code in the subject line and should be signed with the full student name and student number. The most important asset to CCT360 is the communal wikispaces work space. Students will be expected to check this resource several times a week and (in addition to linking to/hosting related readings) it will foster conversation and regularly link out to relevant platforms and projects. **All technical questions should be posted on the wiki rather than emailed to** ** the instructor as answers to these queries are a valuable public resource .** Email should only be used for questions about marks and administration. Email will typically answered within 24 hours of receipt.


 * Assessment and Grading Policies**: Evaluation is tied to the assignments and deadlines detailed in the chart below. Detailed information about each of these assignments will be published on the wiki.


 * ~ Type ||~ Description ||~ Due ||~ Weight ||~  ||
 * Quiz || Take Home Quiz #1 || 10-04 || 15% || Individual ||
 * Assignment || Apple Tart Assignment || 10-11 || 15% || Individual ||
 * Assignment || 'Damage Control' Theming Assignment || 10-25 || 10% || Individual ||
 * Quiz || Take Home Quiz #2 || 11-15 || 15% || Individual ||
 * Assignment || 'Document Machine' WordPress Site || 11-29 || 40% || Individual/Pair ||
 * Class Participation || Class/wiki participation || - || 5% ||  ||