Web Design School?

aquablue

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Jan 18, 2004, 9:31:28 PM1/18/04

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Hi,

Most web designers are now expected to now programming concepts in languages
such as ASP, coldfusion, java, etc... yet they also require design
education.. Are there any education options that focus on both sides of the
equation, artistic and technical -- graphic design and programming? If not,
I assume the graphic design majors just learn the programs on their own,
yes?

thx
aqua

woodsie

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Jan 18, 2004, 10:13:33 PM1/18/04

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it's unrealistic to be a web designer and KNOW all that other stuff.
IMHO you're either one or the other. but i'd expect any decent web
designer to KNOW html, xhtml, css, javascript to various levels....just as
i would expect a programmer KNOW the ins and outs of graphics, colour,
typography etc.

KNOW what i mean?

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aquablue

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Jan 18, 2004, 11:58:56 PM1/18/04

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KNOW off !

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Rastin Mehr

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Jan 19, 2004, 1:45:41 AM1/19/04

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well I am 3 month away from my B.Sc in computer science. While being a
science student I took marketing courses as electives. I did equivalent
of 1 year design theory courses when I was in college 3 years ago,
besides taking night time intermediate and advanced level photography
courses. after that most of my design and art education was pretty much
self taught. I read lots and lots of books and work in the industry.

Now if any school could offer about 120 credits of Visual Design +
Computer Science + Marketing, that would be a true Web Architecture
course at the undergraduate level.

Many programms that I've seen sorta skim all the areas and mainly teach
softwares, and programming syntax. Graduates would perform ok on smaller
projects, yet on larger projects they lack the knowledge and
understanding of system design, and they are not great visual artists as
well. Except few that spend lots of time educating themselves on their
own time, I've met brilliant people in that group.

Rastin

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Matt Bostock

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Jan 19, 2004, 9:57:02 AM1/19/04

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www.w3schools.com

I've learnt everything I know art/design wise from school/college and the
odd book or tutorial.

Everything technology wise I've taught myself from books, tutorials,
articles and most importantly, experimentation. I started off that kinda
thing when I was 9, learning QBASIC. When I think about it, it's incredible
how much I've learnt this way.

HTH,
Matt
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www.w3schools.com

I've learnt everything I know art/design wise from school/college and the
odd book or tutorial.

Everything technology wise I've taught myself from books, tutorials,
articles and most importantly, experimentation. I started off that kinda
thing when I was 9, learning QBASIC. When I think about it, it's incredible
how much I've learnt this way.

HTH,
Matt
--
Banging your head against a wall uses 150 calories an hour.

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aquablue

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Jan 19, 2004, 10:26:40 PM1/19/04

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Anybody know some non-online courses, schools -- for the design aspect?

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