Presents primary instruction in Web design and user experience (UX) and interactive design using Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Muse, Adobe Edge and other App mock-up software. Topics will cover the basic principles of web design and interactive design including the study of content structure, workflow, usability and testing; HTML5 and CSS3, responsive and dynamic design, WordPress, web hosting and FTP.
Please note that the schedule is subject to change due to new development and conditions.
Week 1-3
Layout, navigation and visual design to build foundation of user interface design.
Week 4-5
Learn UX concepts by use the robust next-generation of UX design tool, Adobe XD.
Week 6-9
Intensive projects like redesign Spotify, HBO Max or other apps with your fresh ideas.
Week 10-12
Build UX wireframes and test UX strategies, read and write use UX terminologies.
Week 12-13
Use advanced tools to build website, understand http, html, css and more.
Week 14-16
Build a digital portfolio use class projects and know more about seeking job opptunities.
Canguo Liu
c4xd.com
Canguo_liu@cuesta.edu
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within 24 hours weekdays
Online office hours are appintment based
a newly upgraded lab that provides the latest digital tools for design and art!
Tuesday, Wednesday
3-4pm
Mon. - Thursday - 8-9 am
Monday 3-4pm
7137 or 7130
In-person requires meetings in the lab.
Apply fundamental interactive design software operations.
Combine text and images with basic design competency using the elements and principles of interactive design.
Demonstrate knowledge of essential web and interactive design principles and elements of visual communication.
Demonstrate the creative use of Adobe Creative Cloud with a basic to intermediate level of competency.
Demonstrate the understanding of principles of web design, interactive design and user experience design.
Integrate Adobe Creative Cloud and other tools to explore alternative interactive design concepts and solutions for web and app design.
Analyze and apply the elements and principles of web design to create aesthetically successful interactive works.
Create and develop innovative, artistic, mixed media design works.
Employ online resources for continued skill development using Adobe Creative Cloud.
Analyze and apply inspiration, ideas and techniques from contemporary professional design works.
Evaluate and discuss interactive design works utilizing the vocabulary of professionals.
Adobe XD Dreamweaver, Adobe Muse and interactive design workflow; website plan, interface; menus, CSS tools, panels, template, site navigation and keyboard shortcuts.
Principles of Web Design, responsive design, media-queries, HTML 5 and CSS3, user experience (UX) and user interface.
Planning, creating and testing website design, App mockup, prototyping E-Books and Interactive web-based interface, creatively combining text, images and multi-media to create successful visual communication user experience design.
Adobe Dreamweaver and interactive design resources and training.
Presentations of interactive design works by contemporary and historical professional designers.
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