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Explore project management and the design process
Assessment Strategies
Journal Reflection
Criteria
Define project management
Identify the goals of project management
Characterize the project management and design process life cycles
Compare project management and the design process
Summarize the responsibilities of project management
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Define a project with a project charter
Assessment Strategies
Written Document
Journal Reflection
Criteria
Explain the purpose of a project charter
Examine standard contractual terms for web designers
Investigate industry compensation and pay structures for freelance designers
Charter includes project scope and goals
Charter identifies project deliverables
Charter lists project success criteria
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Apply project management methodology and tools to project planning
Assessment Strategies
Written Document
Project
Journal Reflection
Criteria
Determine phases of the project
Prioritize tasks, subtasks, and deadlines
Create a project schedule
Use time tracking tools
Implement content strategy techniques
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Implement user experience (UX) research findings
Assessment Strategies
Written Document
Oral Presentation
Journal Reflection
Criteria
Summarize the strategy and purpose of the web site
Identify target users, their goals, needs and motivations
Conduct user research and interviews
Presentation includes at least two sources of research and at least two interview quotes
Create user personas, a site map diagram, and wireframes
Perform accessibility tests for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) compliance
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Create a functional prototype of a project
Assessment Strategies
Oral Presentation
Journal Reflection
Peer Reviews
Criteria
Incorporate proven web design principles as identified by the instructor
Prototype includes common design patterns and industry standards
Prototype includes effective fonts, color, and imagery
Prototype establishes an information hierarchy in website layout and navigation system
Justify design choices and their impact on user experience
Feedback identifies areas that meet expectations
Feedback identifies areas that need improvement
Contribute to peer critiques with ideas, suggestions, and/or questions
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Develop a website using an industry standard CMS platform
Assessment Strategies
Website
Criteria
Use CMS platform
Explore options for editing and customizing websites
Evaluate themes, plug ins, and features
Implement design choices in creating a functional website, if applicable
Website passes accessibility compliance testing
Website meets goals of clients and users
Website establishes information hierarchy effectively
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Explore freelance web design practices
Assessment Strategies
Journal Reflection
Criteria
Discover strategies for running a business
Compare legal structure and business license options
Examine best practices when working with clients
Practice professional written and oral communication skills
Demonstrate inclusive communication skills
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Present work in a professional case study
Assessment Strategies
Oral Presentation
Written Product - Case Study
Journal Reflection
Criteria
Case study summarizes role and process within the project
Case study includes the project goals and solutions
Present a visually appealing, well thought out case study
Integrate suggested content as outlined by instructor
Case study is well organized
Case study evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling