TECH 299 - Web Certificate/Degree Portfolio

This Capstone course for the Web Careers certificate/degree provides an opportunity to produce a professional print and/or Web-based portfolio and resume. Students work on Web development team to design and implement a prototype Web site for a local small business or nonprofit organization. Topics include content development, universal Website design, project management, usability practices, resume and portfolio preparation, and effective writing for the Web. PREREQUISITE(S): Consent of department. Three hours lecture/discussion each week.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Explain various stages of project management.
Explain the role of the Project Brief.
Explain good management techniques and skills.
Coordinate content providers for a small Web project.
Organize and manage effective meetings.
Cooperate to resolve client and team issues.
Coordinate client expectations and changes.
Form judgments about and critique existing Web sites and portfolios.
Design content for a specific Web-based audience.
Explain and demonstrate effective page layout, display, and navigation.
Gather and prepare text and images and write effectively for the Web.
Prototype, test, post, launch, and troubleshoot a small Web project and successfully deliver to a client.
Describe the roles of logos and corporate identity (branding).
Compare and contrast various marketing techniques.
Gather, prepare text and images, and organize an effective portfolio.
Storyboard materials for use in a presentation to an audience (prospective client or employer).
Design and deliver written and oral presentations for an audience.
Research, amass, and deliver (paper and online formats) a professional resume.
Demonstrate understanding of the difference between accessibility and usability.
Explain universal design methods for users with disabilities.

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