Foundations of Web Design

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 Explain and apply appropriate web design language and terminology.CIS.HS.9.1

  • a

    Describe the principles and goals of website design.CIS.HS.9.1a

  • b

    Describe the principles and goals of responsive design.CIS.HS.9.1b

  • c

    Describe binary code.CIS.HS.9.1c

  • d

    Define common industry terminology.CIS.HS.9.1d

Plan a website and/or app for a specific purpose.CIS.HS.9.2

  • a

    Develop a storyboard, mock-up, and wireframes for a website and/or app.CIS.HS.9.2a

  • b

    Explain the design process in regards to audience, layout, time, and budget.CIS.HS.9.2b

  • c

    Identify the target market audience's needs.CIS.HS.9.2c

  • d

    Evaluate clients' needs based on current trends.CIS.HS.9.2d

  • e

    Plan for responsive design.CIS.HS.9.2e

Analyze elements and principles of design to communicate ideas consistent with project goals.CIS.HS.9.3

  • a

    Apply appropriate font and font family concepts.CIS.HS.9.3a

  • b

    Demonstrate knowledge of design decisions in regards to shapes, lines, colors.CIS.HS.9.3b

  • c

    Demonstrate knowledge of design decisions in regards to white space, margins, and layout of graphic and text.CIS.HS.9.3c

  • d

    Incorporate text layout techniques such as kerning, leading, and alignment.CIS.HS.9.d

  • e

    Incorporate audio, visual, and graphic elementsCIS.HS.9.e

  • f

    Develop a focused concept, clear methods of conveyance, and unified theme that solves the given problem.CIS.HS.9.f

  • g

    Identify accessibility and standard compliance measures in order to communicate with a broad audience.CIS.HS.9.3g

  • h

    Explain design decisions in regards to themes.CIS.HS.9.3h

  • i

    Evaluate the impact of design decisions on the theme of a design.CIS.HS.9.3i

  • j

    Explain design and project goals using a storyboard, mock-up, and wireframes.CIS.HS.9.3j

Analyze legal and ethical responsibilities.CIS.HS.9.4

  • a

    Apply copyright laws as appropriate in website and app creationCIS.HS.9.4a

  • b

    Discuss security issues that are related to the utilization of the computer and/or Internet.CIS.HS.9.4b

  • c

    Describe situations where web pages and/or apps may be used unethically.CIS.HS.9.4c

  • d

    Describe licensing agreements.CIS.HS.9.4d

  • e

    Discuss the importance of creative commons.CIS.HS.9.4e

Create and test websites and/or apps designed for cross browser and mobile compatibility.CIS.HS.9.5

  • a

    Utilize standards-compliant elements in code that delivers essential content and functionality if older browsers are not capable of displaying content.CIS.HS.9.5

  • b

    Create websites and/or apps that utilize responsive design to allow for a variety of screen sizes and geometries to view the content in a meaningful and logical fashion. CIS.HS.9.5b

  • c

    Test an application on devices of varying geometries and operating system versions to ensure maximum compatibility.CIS.HS.9.5c

Implement quality assurance processes to deliver effective digital communication.CIS.HS.9.6

  • a

    Evaluate the website and/or app functionality.CIS.HS.9.6a

  • b

    Test a website and/or app in a variety of environments.CIS.HS.9.6b

  • c

    Evaluate site effectiveness through user search and accessibility to meet all audience needs.CIS.HS.9.6c

  • d

    Investigate web hosts.CIS.HS.9.6d

  • e

    Troubleshoot and maintain a website and/or app.CIS.HS.9.6e

  • f

    Evaluate cross-browser compatibility.CIS.HS.9.6f

  • g

    Identify the process of securing a domain name.CIS.HS.9.6g

Critique a website and/or app in accordance with web design principles.CIS.HS.9.7

  • a

    Assess download time.CIS.HS.9.7a

  • b

    Assess readability of the website and/or app.CIS.HS.9.7b

  • c

    Assess ease of navigation for both website and/or app.CIS.HS.9.7c

  • d

    Assess the design theme of a website and/or app.CIS.HS.9.7d

  • e

    Assess consistency of the theme across the entire website and/or app.CIS.HS.9.7e

  • f

    Assess the functionality of links.CIS.HS.9.7f

Identify opportunities in an information technology career field including but not limited to entrepreneurial opportunities, responsibilities, education, and certification. CIS.HS.9.8

  • a

    Identify information technologies used in various industries.CIS.HS.9.8a

  • b

    Discuss the impact of technology on all career fields.CIS.HS.9.8b

  • c

    Identify common tasks in career fields.CIS.HS.9.8c

  • d

    Discuss career opportunities in information technology career fields.CIS.HS.9.8d

  • e

    Describe the impact of technological change and the importance of lifelong learning in this career field.CIS.HS.9.8e

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