GCMW 120 - Designing for the Social Web

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    Focuses on the understanding of graphical user interface design for the social Web environment (Web 2.0), such as wikis, blogs, and social networks. Covers fundamental Social Web principles in order to develop designs from a user perspective. Covers Web technologies, market research, usability and human factors, wireframe and sitemap documentation, Web design, cross browser functionality, Web typography, and search engine marketability. The development of marketable, original, and creative problem solving solutions will also be examined with an emphasis on Web branding. In this hands-on class, students will participate in social networks such as wikis and blogs.