Communication Design for the World Wide Web
Language, Literature and Communication - COMM-6750
(Summer 2008)

Description
This course introduces hypermedia interface design and communication issues involved in designing interactive programs for the World Wide Web. Students will design and develop an interactive Web site or experience and explore related rhetorical, social, cultural, and legal issues.

Prerequisites
Knowledge of Web development software.

Textbook(s)
Ordering Information

Format
Classes: 2 weeks, 9 sessions, 3.5 hours each 
Projects: 2

Grading
Class Presentation/Report: 10%
Design Model: 35%
Prototype Website: 35%
Website Evaluation and Summary: 20%

Computing
E-mail and World Wide Web access required for course communications, use of Rensselaer's Learning Management System (RPILMS), and printing of course notes.

Access to Blackboard, Rensselaer's Learning Management tool, is required. Please refer to this page for instructions on how to set up your computer for Blackboard.

Who Should Enroll
This course may be used in your Plan of Study as follows:

Degree Programs
CSCI - elective
CSYS - elective with advisor pre-approval
ELEC - elective with advisor pre-approval
EPOW - elective with advisor pre-approval
HCI - core course
ITEC - advanced core course with advisor pre-approval or HCI concentration area course
MBA - elective
MGMT-MS - HCI concentration course, with advisor pre-approval
MGTE - n/a
TCOM - core course

This course is also open to non-matriculated students who meet the prerequisites and is required for the Certificate in Human-Computer Interaction.

Note: Limited enrollment, please register early. Distance students will not be added into the course once the cap has been met. Preference will be given to graduating students.

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