WEB ANIMATION AND DESIGN
Program Outline
Major: WBAN
Length: 2Years
Delivery: 4 Semesters, plus 1 work term
Credential: Ontario College Diploma, Co-op
Effective: 2011-2012
Location: Barrie
Start: Fall + Winter
Description
The Web Animation and Design program prepares graduates for careers creating Web sites which are dynamic, well-structured and designed to address user needs and to satisfy project goals and objectives. Students are taught about the three streams of Web Design including structure, presentation and behaviour by gaining hands-on experience with a variety of Web technologies and principles. Students will demonstrate a strong ability to create fully accessible Web sites designed for search engines and a variety of users and platforms.
Career Opportunities
Graduates will find employment opportunities as designers and/or producers for the World Wide Web. Graduates may choose to become specialists within an organization, or as independent designer/consultants. Industry Canada has indicated that the Information Technology industry in general is experiencing critical shortages of skilled information technology professionals. Web development skills are required by design studios, media agencies, retailers, financial institutions, government, and the entertainment industry.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- work effectively with individuals, teams and organizations to support the total Web development process;
- employ industry-standard software and hardware to design, animate and develop dynamic, media-rich Web content;
- plan, design and build effective and dynamic/animated Web sites, which present arguable logic to their function, appearance, scalability and usability;
- analyze and resolve ethical and professional issues arising in a global digital economy;
- develop research and conceptual skills that provide optimal solutions to multimedia/Web development problems;
- design, develop, animate, implement and audit Web sites;
- apply creative and critical thinking techniques towards the effective design, development and animation of a web site and web products;
- use writing and speaking skills to communicate ideas clearly and completely in a professional environment and with a number of individuals including clients, peers and employers
Practical Experience
Co-operative Education is a mandatory component of all Co-op programs at Georgian College; it has been designed as a process by which students integrate their academic education with paid work experience related to their program of study. This integration affects much more than simply earning a salary, including the adjustment to the work environment and the development of professionalism. It also reinforces skills and theory learned during academic semesters, develops professional contacts, job knowledge and career path, improves human relations and communication skills and promotes personal maturity and financial independence.
Students are requested to register, attend and participate in their scheduled co-operative education classes. These classes are scheduled for all first year students and are expected to be completed in order to proceed successfully to their first co-op work experience. To ensure students are eligible to proceed onto any co-op work experience students should refer to Promotional Status and Eligibility for Co-op as outlined in the College Calendar. Co-op policies and procedures can be located on our website: www.georgianc.on.ca/careers/for-students/
Georgian College follows the Co-operative Education guidelines set out by the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education (CAFCE) and Education at Work Ontario (EWO) by supporting the learning outcomes designed for the program specific graduate profile and curriculum as set out by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
Program Progression
Fall Intake
Sem 1 - Fall 2011
Sem 2 - Winter 2012
Sem 3 - Summer 2012
Work Term - Fall 2012
Sem 4 - Winter 2013
Winter Intake
Sem 1 - Winter 2012
Sem 2 - Summer 2012
Sem 3 - Fall 2012
Work Term - Winter 2013
Sem 4 - Summer 2013
Note: To confirm Winter (January) start, contact Office of the Registrar/
Articulation Agreements
A number of articulation agreements have been negotiated with universities and other institutions across Canada, North America and internationally. These agreements are assessed, revised and updated on a regular basis. Please contact the program co-ordinator for specific details if you are interested in pursuing such an option. Additional information can be found on our website at www.georgianc.on.ca/academics/articulations/.
Admission Requirements
Applicants following the OSS curriculum must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD - 30 credits) or equivalent. Applicants following the OSS curriculum also require Grade 12 English (C) or (U) (ENG 4C, ENG 4U).
Applicants who are 19 years of age or over by the first day of classes, and who lack the academic entrance qualifications, may be considered for entrance to an appropriate post-secondary diploma or certificate program as mature applicants. Each applicant will be considered on an individual basis and acceptance will be determined by counselling, Communication Placement Assessment (CPA), previous post-secondary education and evaluation of experience. Some programs also have specific prerequisite requirements that must be met prior to admission. Mature applicants must meet all program specific prerequisites. Those applying as mature students and having no documentation of Grade 12 education must supply, if required, proof of age, such as a copy of an official birth certificate or driver's licence. Refer to Sections 2.5 and 2.6 of the Academic Calendar for further details.
Graduation Requirements
18 Mandatory Courses
2 Communications Courses
1 Optional Course
3 General Education Courses
1 Co-op Work Term
Graduation Eligibility
To graduate from this program, the passing weighted average for promotion through each semester, from year to year and to graduate is 60%. Additionally, a student must attain a minimum of 50% or a letter grade of P (Pass) or S (Satisfactory) in each course in each semester.
Mandatory
COMP1002 Web Authoring Fundamentals
COMP1006 Introduction to Web Programming
COMP1030 Computer Programming Concepts
COMP1050 Animation 2D Tools
COMP1051 Design Principles
COMP1052 Digital Photography
COMP1053 Information Architecture
COMP1054 Web Design
COMP2003 Relational Database
COMP2080 Client Management and Professional Practices
COMP2081 Advanced Web Design
COMP2082 Animation 2D and 3D
COMP2083 Project Studio
COMP2084 Server Side Scripting
COMP2086 Web Analytics and Marketing
COMP2088 Web Content Development
COMP2089 Web Standards
COMP2090 Web Trends and Issues
Options
COMP2087 Web Authoring Languages
COMP2095 Web Server Infrastructure
The descriptions that follow provide brief outlines of the courses. Please note that some courses have prerequisite and/or corequisite requirements not shown here, that need to be met in order to enroll in the course. You will be advised of any requisite requirements during the registration process, or you can contact the academic area for further details.
Communications
COMM1001 Communications at Work
Plus one addition communications to be selected from College list
(Note: this is in addition to any mandatory communications listed for the program)
General Education Courses
To be selected from College list
Co-op
COOP1026 Web Animation Work Term
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
COMM1001 Communications at Work 42.0 Hours
In the workplace, employers require high standards of communication skills. Students develop their communication skills for the workplace as they research, write and edit work-related correspondence and reports. Using technology, they individually and collaboratively design and deliver professional presentations and meetings. This course focuses on communication tasks specific to students' program areas and their future careers.
COMP1002 Web Authoring Fundamentals 42.0 Hours
This course covers HTML, client-side programming and design issues for the Web. Students will learn HTML source tags, build websites, learn how to manage a website's directories, use templates, ftp, and employ Unix commands common to most web servers. Students will work in groups to build mock commercial, institutional, government or educational websites. More advanced topics, such as bandwidth, aesthetics, human-interface and future developments will also be covered.
COMP1006 Introduction to Web Programming 42.0 Hours
This course is designed to provide the student with systems and programming knowledge and skills for software development on the Internet. The student will learn about the Net as a development platform through the use of popular representative languages such Perl and PHP. The student will learn about web page design techniques, server-side programming, and web-enabled databases. The skills learned in this course can be directly applied to development of e-commerce systems.
COMP1030 Computer Programming Concepts 42.0 Hours
In this course the student will gain a broad understanding of the nature of modern computer programming. Although one programming language will be emphasized, a variety of languages will be examined to assist the student in acquiring entry-level skills in problem analysis, solution design, and program construction using structured, event driven and object-oriented techniques. Through considerable work on the computer, the student will gain an appreciation of the nature of computer programming, the significant role it plays in the computer field generally, and some perspective on its history.
COMP1050 Animation 2D Tools 42.0 Hours
Students are introduced to basic technologies for the development of two-dimensional animation projects. This course will introduce the basics of vector animation and simple scripting. Navigational and Interface design concepts and considerations will be the focus as students explore drawing and animation utilities in the development of multi-scene, multi-level movies. Object oriented programming and dynamic content are fundamental aspects of this course of study.
COMP1051 Design Principles 42.0 Hours
Colour, line, perspective and type are critical aesthetic principles which Web designers need to master. This course introduces the principles of design and requires students to demonstrate a basic application of the principles in the design of simple Web sites. Rationale are developed to defend and support design decisions. Design is not limited to the Web for this course as designers will be expected to marry print and Web technologies.
COMP1052 Digital Photography 42.0 Hours
Students are introduced to methods for the capture of images and their manipulation. A variety of technologies are used to assist students in capturing aesthetically pleasing and purposeful images. Students then are taught to use various applications for the manipulation and output of images suited to the web.
COMP1053 Information Architecture 42.0 Hours
This course builds the foundation for understanding the various principles involved in designing and implementing the fundamental architecture that forms the basis of maintainable web sites. Students learn to analyze the needs of clients and prepare recommendations for server solutions that meet client budgets, provide the level of functionality required and offer options that anticipate future growth or alterations.
COMP1054 Web Design 42.0 Hours
Design principles meet Web standards and aesthetic challenges in this introductory course for Web design. Topics covered include: colour and file formats, scanning, photo manipulation, special effects and filters, image creation and file optimization for web applications, typography, animated gif creation, rollovers and web page production. Fundamentals of screen design are explored. Students will produce original artwork the Web.
COMP2003 Relational Database 42.0 Hours
In this course, the student is introduced to the process of creating and managing a relational database using Structured Query Language (SQL) statements. The emphasis of this course is data manipulation and extraction.
COMP2080 Client Management and Professional Practices 42.0 Hours
Students learn principles of budgeting, timelines and managing clients. Legal concerns and documentation are reviewed with contract, small business, and client interests considered. Students learn how to price projects, prepare documents, and hand-off packages for end users. Students also must show an ability to coach a client through design and programming decisions to meet user needs.
COMP2081 Advanced Web Design 42.0 Hours
Building on foundational web design techniques and considerations, this course explores more advanced methods for building aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly web sites. Students are encouraged to explore advanced techniques and technologies.
COMP2082 Animation 2D and 3D 42.0 Hours
Building on principles and skills from the Animation 2-D course, students are invited to explore more sophisticated techniques and technologies for the development of animation projects. Topics include navigation of software interface, 2D and 3D modeling; creating materials; lighting and rendering; key framing and path animation.
COMP2083 Project Studio 42.0 Hours
Students will learn to develop web based products from concept through prototype using a design/production model with emphasis on targeting user characteristics; teamwork essentials; rudiments of budgeting, production scheduling and timelines; and, applying the model for the analysis, design, production, evaluation and implementation of content for web based products. Ideally, the course is taken in the capstone term so that students synthesize skills learned throughout their program to assemble a final portfolio.
COMP2084 Server Side Scripting 42.0 Hours
This course provides further development in designing and creating Web sites that can display, insert, update, and delete data from a database. The students will use Web concepts, relational database principles, and other Server-Side Scripting to create Web-based Database Applications. Students will work to extend open source web frameworks through plug-ins and widgets.
COMP2086 Web Analytics and Marketing 42.0 Hours
Search Engine Optimization and tracking of users through Web sites are the focal areas of this course. Log file analysis software is employed to analyze site traffic & usage patterns.
Modification of content and analysis of users to increase traffic through the site are explored as are other marketing initiatives such as blogs, paid advertising, and integration with traditional marketing measures.
COMP2087 Web Authoring Languages 42.0 Hours
In Web Authoring Languages students apply the programming fundamentals learned in earlier courses to languages frequently used in web development. Students learn JavaScript syntax and use the language to create and/or tailor pre-made scripts for browser detection, rollovers, dynamic menus and other common web effects. Scripts are examined for understanding and tailoring for specific web applications.
COMP2088 Web Content Development 42.0 Hours
Students will learn to develop quality Web content that is appropriate for the defined audience, platform, and purpose. They also create new or original content and modify or adapt existing content. Skills in optimizing content for readability, legibility, speed of delivery, and meeting business goals and objectives will be developed. Organization of selected content such as copy, graphical/photographic content, or motion graphics/video, will be addressed.
COMP2089 Web Standards 42.0 Hours
This course will build on the principle concepts used in web development. Emphasis will be placed on mastering technologies that produce standards-compliant sites. Students will produce well-formed, accessible web sites and web applications. The course will also cover code modularity, reusability, and client-side scripting.
COMP2090 Web Trends and Issues 42.0 Hours
A consideration of social, ethical and technological challenges for the Internet worker, this course reviews controversies and trends in the world of Web. Debates consider such topics as freedom of speech, access and equity, and copyright, considering both historic and evolving technologies.
COMP 2095 Web Server Infrastructure 42.0 Hours
In this course, the student will develop an understanding of networking technologies used to provide Web hosting services. Using various industry-standard applications and tools, the student will configure and manage a Web server environment. The student will research and compare various hosting packages and offerings to help determine an appropriate solution for a particular application. The Domain Name System (DNS) and the management of domains will also be explored.
COOP1026 Web Animation Work Term 560.0 Hours
Co-operative Education is a mandatory component of all Co-op programs at Georgian College. Students are required to attend and participate in their scheduled semester co-op classes in order to proceed successfully to their first co-op work experience.
Adults with significant life and work experience may receive credits toward a college certificate or diploma program through an assessment process.
More information about Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)
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Last Update: March 08, 2012.