Syllabus

DIG3716 Internet Interaction, Fall 2008
Instructor: J Bryan Pittard
Mon 9:30-11:20am
COMM 0108

Course Description: This course is designed to equip students with the technologies necessary to understand and create interactivity in online environments.

Objectives: The primary goal of this course is to strengthen your understanding of interactive digital technologies, their design and construction, and their impact on culture and society. Among other things, we will explore:

  • The history of the Internet and interactive technologies
  • The impact of interactive technologies on society
  • The intersections and juxtapositions of new technologies, critical thinking, and problem solving
  • The ways in which interactive scripting can enhance the online experience
  • The ways in which interactivity can be achieved using technologies including CSS, Javascript, XML, XSL, Flex, Actionscript, RSS, among others
Schedule:
  • Class 1 (August 25th)
  • No Class (September 1st)
  • Class 2 (September 8th)
    • CSS
    • HW1 Due
  • Class 3 (September 15th)
    • CSS
  • Class 4 (September 22nd)
    • Javascript and Forms
  • Class 5 (September 29th)
    • Javascript and DOM
  • Class 6 (October 6th)
    • Even More Javascript
  • Class 7 (October 13th)
    • Midterm
    • Javascript, XML
    • Withdrawal Deadline (October 17th)
  • Class 8 (October 20th)
    • XML and XSL
  • Class 9 (October 27th)
  • Class 10 (November 3rd)
    • Flex and Actionscript Basics
  • Class 11 (November 10th)
    • DataGrid and HTTPService in Actionscript
  • Class 12 (November 17th)
    • Actionscript, PHP, and XML
  • Class 13 (November 24th)
    • Embedded Media in Flex
  • Class 14 (December 1st)
    • Project Presentations
  • Finals Week (December 8th)

Grading: Grades will be determined by the following (subject to
change):

1) Homework 40 points
2) Project 15 points
3) Participation 5 points
4) Midterm Exam 20 points
5) Final Exam 20 points

Total

 100 points