Thursdays 5:00pm – 5:50pm
New Content on Thursdays
General Topics: Approaching Jobs, Billing, Project Proposals, Client Communication, Helpful Software, Portfolio
Course Schedule
| Th Jan 15 | N/A | Introductions & Course Overview Room H185 |
| Th Jan 22 | N/A | Lesson 1 - Importance of High-Quality Content for Websites, Marketing Materials, Print, etc |
| Th Jan 29 | N/A | Remote Week *Great for D2L Discussion Topics & Assignments* |
| Th Feb 5 | N/A | Lesson 2 – Finding Work, Approaching Jobs, Communicating with Clients |
| Th Feb 12 | N/A | Remote Week *Great for D2L Discussion Topics & Assignments* |
| Th Feb 19 | N/A | Lesson 3 - Making Money on The Internet & How Much To Charge Clients, Invoicing & Downpayments |
| Th Feb 26 | N/A | Lesson 4 - Securing New Jobs with Project Proposals |
| Th Mar 5 | N/A | No Class |
| Th Mar 12 | N/A | No Class |
| Th Mar 19 | N/A | Midterm Student Spotlight Presentations |
| Th Mar 26 | N/A | Lesson 5 – Marketing Websites, Building Free Traffic, Paid Traffic, Google & Facebook Ads |
| Th Apr 2 | N/A | Remote Week *Great for D2L Discussion Topics & Assignments* |
| Th Apr 9 | N/A | Lesson 6 - Exploring Expanding Our Services |
| Th Apr 16 | N/A | Lesson 7 – Extremely Helpful Career Changing Productivity Boosting Software |
| Th Apr 23 | N/A | Remote Week *Great for D2L Discussion Topics & Assignments* |
| Th Apr 30 | N/A | Lesson 8 - General Freelance Reminders |
| Th May 7 | N/A | Remote Week *Great for D2L Discussion Topics & Assignments* |
| Th May 14 | N/A | Finals Student Spotlight Presentations |
Course Details
Instructor: Dustin Grice –“For me personally, the world of graphic design and learning to build websites has built myself a foundation that changed my entire life… Since going to college here myself at HTC I’ve worked remotely on hundreds of projects for clients while traveling to dozens of different countries around the world… Life is anything you are willing to learn and create. I look forward to helping kick start and motivating you on your own foundation and visions.”
Course Format: Asynchronous: Optional Weekly Check In via Zoom, Questions, Help, etc *Flexible Time for Additional Assistance when Scheduled with Instructor
Room: Brooklyn Park – H185 *When/if on Campus
Book: We do not have any book costs, however as web developers we do need web hosting space to build websites on the internet. We have worked out a deal with a web hosting provider to give students three free months of web hosting, and then ballpark around $100/annually depending on your domain name, add-ons, etc.
Software: Mac or PC Free Coding Program (Atom, Coda, Text Wrangler), Internet Browser
Example Projects: WordPress Website for Mock-Client, as well as your own chosen WordPress Website as well (Highly recommended to find an actual client, website for a friend, etc)
Midterm “Student Spotlight” Presentations: Not Presenting (All Students Required to Attend)
Finals “Student Spotlight” Presentations: Non-Profit or Self Chosen Website Project (All Students Required to Present)
Questions?
Contact: Dustin Grice
Email: [email protected]
Call/Text: 952-200-7732
Thank you so much for joining my class this semester, and allowing me an opportunity to teach you and learn together with you. Please do not ever hesitate to reach out any time you have any questions, concerns, or even ideas. Our world of design, web, and technology is constantly evolving, and there are always many new fun areas to explore. I look forward to a great time together this semester, and all my best to you and your families this year.