Web Design (VCDP 1270)
This course introduces students to the design of responsive websites as well as basic concepts in user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design. Students will learn how websites are designed and built, what role designers take in website projects, and how the constraints and possibilities of web technologies can affect design. Projects in this course will introduce students to industry-standard web design software and will then work through all the stages of a web design project, from research and wireframing to creating mockups and clickable prototypes that can be shared with clients and web developers.
Course code: VCDP 1270
Credits: 3.0
Length: 54.0 hours
Course outline:
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| CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60355 | May 5, 2025 to May 30, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | Savard, Dave |
Additional Information
- History of web design
- Web design principles, trends, and systems
- Website wireframes, mockups, and prototypes
- Web typography
- Responsive design techniques
- Technical concerns with web design
- Basic UI and UX design principles
- Navigation and information architecture
- Website content strategy
- Web design software
- Accessibility
1. Interview with department to discuss previous experience
2. A portfolio assessment of previously completed related work OR
3. The demonstration of skills via the successful completion of 1-4 related projects/assignments similar to those completed in the course, chosen at the discretion of the department
2. A portfolio assessment of previously completed related work OR
3. The demonstration of skills via the successful completion of 1-4 related projects/assignments similar to those completed in the course, chosen at the discretion of the department
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.