Course overview
- 1. Course Overview CMT 130: Web Design 1
- 2. Welcome to CMT 130 This semester we will be learning how to • Code web pages using HTML and CSS • Create and edit images • Design websites • Use Adobe Dreamweaver CMT 130: Web Design 1
- 3. The instructor Kerry Forsythe • 10+ years experience • Web development • Databases • Multimedia kerryf@nmsu.edu (575) 646-1406 185 Milton Hall, NMSU – Las Cruces CMT 130: Web Design 1
- 4. How the class will work • Each week, you’ll get access to a new learning module that may contain – Readings – Short lectures/demos/tutorials – Assignments/Projects – Discussions – Quizzes (twice this semester) CMT 130: Web Design 1
- 5. How the class will work • Assignments are due Fridays at 11:59pm (unless otherwise noted) • Next week’s materials will be released on Friday CMT 130: Web Design 1
- 6. What you will need (see syllabus for details) • Textbooks CMT 130: Web Design 1
- 7. What you will need (see syllabus for details) • Software – Text Editor – Image Editor – FTP software – Dreamweaver – Web browsers – Flash – Acrobat Reader – Zip software CMT 130: Web Design 1
- 8. Saving Money • Buy your textbooks online or used • If you don’t own Dreamweaver or Photoshop – Computer Lab 103 @ East Mesa – GIMP is a free alternative to Photoshop – Download the trial version of Dreamweaver CMT 130: Web Design 1
- 9. Tips for success in an online class • Keep up with readings and lectures • Follow directions • Meet deadlines • Keep your files organized • Ask questions • Check Canvas daily • Set aside a time & place to work • Participate CMT 130: Web Design 1
- 10. Getting Help • Email me in Canvas or kerryf@nmsu.edu. • Schedule an appointment with me to get help. • Ask your fellow students. • Try Computer Lab 103 at East Mesa. CMT 130: Web Design 1
- 11. Next Step • Click on the Week 1 Learning Module – Read the syllabus and schedule – Buy books – Make sure you have the material you need for the first part of the semester – Check out Canvas – Complete the contact and information form (assignment: 10pts) – Introduce yourself on the discussion board. (participation: 10pts) CMT 130: Web Design 1