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Class Schedule, Fall 2008

Note: The semester calendar always is subject to change. Sometimes we move faster or slower than I anticipate, so check back frequently, and don't rely on a copy that you print the first week of the semester. Also see the course e-learning site to see if there are ongoing class discussions, lab notes, etc. There may be assignments specific to grad students or undergrads there so be sure to check on a regular basis!

Last updated: Aug. 22, 2008


WK DATE LECTURE ASSIGNMENTS
1 8.26

What to expect in this class

Introduction to online journalism

-Review course Web site and E-learning site
-Download "Journalism 2.0: How to Survive and Thrive" and read Chapter 1
2 9.2

History and development of online services

 
  • -Join the class Facebook group
  • -Read "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Searchers" from Peachpit Press.
  • -Visit the UC Berkeley Library and read its tutorial on how search engines work
3 9.9 History and development of online services

Basic XHTML and CSS
4 9.16 Exam 1: Thursday
Basic XHTML and CSS
5 9.23 Basic CSS
Web site design process

  • First pages due in lab.
    -Beaird, Ch. 1
  • -Castro, Ch. 7 & 8 (p 119-136)
6 9.30 Web design dos and don'ts
(Hint: Don't miss these lectures. They will help a great deal with your sites.)
7 10.7

Web design dos and don'ts, continued
  • -Beaird, Ch.3
    -Castro, Ch. 10 & 11
8 10.14 Exam 2: Tuesday
Writing for the Web
9 10.21

Writing for the Web

 
10 10.28

Intro to multimedia

Collecting and editing audio
11 11.4

Of hits, clicks and page views: Web advertising

 FINAL PROJECT : map & storyboards due in lab
-Castro, Ch. 22
12 11.11

No class Tuesday

Exam 3: Thursday

 Dreamweaver intro
-Castro, Ch. 12
13 11.18

Video for the Web

Blogs and RSS

FINAL PROJECT : templates due in lab
- Story, "Usability checklist for Web designers"
(How does your web site do on this checklist?)
Lab: Audio and soundslides
14 11.24 The future of online journalism (and other things).

Lab: Project work
Project due Thursday, Dec. 4
15 12.2 The future of online journalism (and other things).

Lab: Project show and tell

 
16 12.9 Exam 4: Tuesday