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Class Schedule, Fall 2009

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: Oct. 5, 2009


WK WEEK
BEGINS 		LECTURE ASSIGNMENTS: Your "To-do list"
1 8.24

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 8.31

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 9.7 History and development of online services

Basic XHTML and CSS
4 9.14 Exam 1: Thursday
Basic XHTML and CSS
5 9.21 Basic CSS
Web site design process

  • First pages due in lab.
    -Beaird, Ch. 1
  • -Castro, Ch. 7 & 8 (p 119-136)
6 9.28 Web design dos and don'ts
(Hint: Don't miss these lectures. They will help a great deal with your sites.)
7 10.5

Web design dos and don'ts, continued
  • -Beaird, Ch.3
    -Castro, Ch. 10 & 11
8 10.12 Exam 2: Thursday
Web design dos and don'ts, continued
9 10.19

Writing for the Web

 
10 10.26

Writing for the Web, continued
TBA
11 11.2

Intro to multimedia

Collecting and editing audio
12 11.9

Of hits, clicks and page views: Web advertising

Exam 3: Thursday

 FINAL PROJECT : map & storyboards due in lab
-Castro, Ch. 22
-Castro, Ch. 12
13 11.16

Video for the Web

Blogs and RSS

FINAL PROJECT : templates due in lab
- notusable, "The Ultimate Web Design Usability Checklist"
(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
15 12.1 The future of online journalism (and other things).

Project due Thursday, Dec. 3

 
16 12.8 Exam 4: Tuesday