This course is about building a basic understanding of graphical user interfaces and a basic expertise in building such interfaces with web technologies.

In several inputs, we will look into the history of the Internet, basic concepts, languages and frameworks for building web interfaces.

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Project

Right from the start we will begin with building ourselves a new web portfolio.

Here is some inspiration: http://www.awwwards.com

Inputs

1. The Web (8.4)

• History of the Internet
• How the Web works.
• Basic Introduction to HTML and CSS.
• The CSS Box Model.

Exercises

1. Install the Atom Code Editor.
2. Start with writing some HTML for your Portfolio.
3. Start with writing some CSS to style your Portfolio.

2. Advanced Layouts (15.4)

• Advanced Introduction to HTML and CSS.
• Inline and Block Elements.
• Float Layouts.

Exercise

Create a list of your projects with titles, images and descriptions.

3. Basic Logic (29.4)

• Basic Introduction to JavaScript.

  • Differences to Processing (Compiled, Interpreted)

  • Variables (var (Number, Array, ...) vs. int, float, ...)

  • Similar Conditionals & Loops

  • Functions

• Working with jQuery.

  • .$()

  • .click()

  • .text()
  • .css()

Exercise

Create a Calculator with jQuery.

4. GUI Element Creation (13.5, 20.5)

• Akkordeon
• Tab Navigation
• Progress Indicators
• Buttons

Exercise

Start working on your personal GUI Element Library.

5. Deployment & Testing (27.5)

• FTP, @zhdk, Hostpoint, ...?
• Local Server => iPad, iPhone