Syllabus | DSGN 300

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Keep policies plain. Students should know what is required, where exceptions exist, and what to do when a situation does not fit the default structure.

Working Principles

This course treats code as a workshop material. Some students will become more technical than others. Everyone is expected to work carefully, ask better questions over time, and make design decisions visible in the finished page.

Course Description Draft

DSGN 300 asks students to translate problem-solving design skills to the user interface of websites. Students begin with visual mockups and wireframes in Figma, then move into responsive websites using HTML, CSS, and front-end frameworks where appropriate.

Emphasis is placed on typography, usability, accessibility, site architecture, and the relationship between visual design decisions and working web pages.

Course Objectives Draft

Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of web design principles.
Produce visual mockups and prototypes in Figma.
Write structured HTML and clear CSS.
Apply typography, layout, and accessibility principles to web interfaces.
Develop responsive websites that can be tested, revised, and published.