NMIX 4030\/6030: Native App Development<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Class: Monday \/ Wednesday, 11:35am-12:55pm, Journalism 401<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instructor: John Weatherford – johnweatherford@uga.edu<\/a> \/ Journalism 403G<\/p>\n\n\n\n Office Hours: T 11:15am-2:15pm and by appointment<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of native application development for a variety of platforms with a primary focus on Apple operating systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Undergraduate: (NMIX 4010\/6010 or NMIX 4010E\/6010E or CSCI 1301-1301L or MIST 4600 or MIST 4600E) and permission of department<\/p>\n\n\n\n Graduate: (NMIX 4010\/6010 or NMIX 4010E\/6010E) and permission of department<\/p>\n\n\n\n During this course, you will be expected to meet the following technical and professional goals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Technical Goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n Professional Goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n The topic of this course, IOS app development, never changes, but instead, evolves from super simple lessons and assignments, to increasingly complex ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The early focus is simply on understanding the development environment (Xcode) and language (SwiftUI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Later on the emphasis turns to more complex topics such as web-based data (APIs etc.), advanced interface elements (sliders, animations, etc.) and back-end elements such as structs and classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n More than being here to help you learn the subject material, I’m here to help you figure out how what we’re learning applies to your academic and professional goals. I think the things we’re talking about in class are incredibly cool, exciting, and worthy of your time, thought, and energy. When you finish the class, you’ll have developed a really solid working knowledge of the field and know where and how to further your own knowledge and expertise. We’re going to have a lot of fun, but I also expect you to work hard. Work hard at the assignments, sure, but more than that, work hard at understanding the stuff we’re talking about, why it matters, and what you can do with it\u2014that’s what really matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We’ll continually discuss the attitudes and practices that each of you, individually, will need to cultivate to succeed in this class. However, it’s also worth taking some time at the outset to talk about what we all should expect from each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In short, we’ll work to cultivate an atmosphere of curiosity, fun, and professionalism. That means that you can expect me to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Similarly, I expect each of you to approach each component of the class as a future professional\u2014with an open mind, a diligent work ethic, and respect for your peers and instructor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This course requires that you have regular access to a Mac computer with Xcode downloaded on the machine. This is an absolute must.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on how much storage your computer has, we recommend investing in external storage (flash drive or SSD) or using a cloud-based storage solution (OneDrive, iCloud, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n All required course materials are available at nmi.cool\/appdev<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n You’ll also need $49 to purchase Mastering SwiftUI<\/a> by Simon Ng.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We’re going to use a messaging platform for all class discussion and communication, including important updates from us. You’ll receive an invite via your UGA email address; after you’ve created your account, please complete your profile with your full name and a profile image. After you’ve joined the class messaging platform, use only it\u2014not email\u2014to contact me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Checking the messaging platform regularly (ideally daily) is required for the course, so you must install the app on your device(s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n ELC will be used only to view your grades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Low-stakes check-in to make sure you’re staying on track with our course schedule. Keep up the hard work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that you have some basics down, let’s put them to the test! (Assignment One<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Test your trivia knowledge by building an app that utilizes an API containing randomly generated trivia questions! (Assignment Two<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Put all of your skills together to build an app of your choice. (Midterm Page<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jam out to your favorite music by creating your very own jukebox app! (Assignment Three<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Choose your own adventure by putting all of your app dev skills together to create one app to rule them all! (Final Project Page<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Split into two parts, including a Case Study and Professional Portfolio. Document an important project in the course from beginning to end by writing a Case Study and create your very own portfolio to showcase your work or add to your existing portfolio. (Portfolio Page<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\nOverview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Technology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Textbook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Assignments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Monthly Progress Checks (20 points)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
My First Content View (5 points)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Random Trivia API (10 points)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Midterm (15 points)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Jukebox (10 points)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Final App (25 points)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Dossier (15 points)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Summary (100 points)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n