Week 1

 Tasks
  • Read the course overview on the Home page.
  • Purchase required materials as stated in the course syllabus.
  • Download and read the Course Syllabus.
  • Complete the Week 1 Assignment below.

Week 1 Assignment
Autobiography Forum Post
This is one of your first required activities for Week 1.  Please post an introduction to the class.
  1. Click on the Week 1: Autobiography Forum to enter, click the “Reply” link at the top of this discussion forum. Write a verbal self portrait. Tell us something about yourself such as where you live and what you do. If you had to pick one superpower, what would it be? Why are you taking this class and what are your educational goals?
  2. Add digital photo of yourself: Scan an image, use a digital camera, or mobile phone camera. You may need to resize the image. The best size for Blackboard is 150 x 150 pixels at 72ppi. You can resize your image in Photoshop. Open the image and select Image>Image Size to view or change your settings. Insert it within your text using the PICTURE in the text editor (the icon looks like a picture in a frame).
  3. Sign your full name and also state the name that you would like to use in class. Click the REPLY button at the bottom below the input field.
  4. Next read your classmates’ posts. Comment on a fellow student by clicking on the REPLY button, especially if you find you have something in common.

Week 2

 Tasks
  • Do you have the required course materials? Email your instructor with your status: [email protected]
  • Read Startup and Lesson 1 from the Digital Classroom book.
  • Read and explore the history of the Internet links in Module 1.
  • Watch the Art of Web Design video in Module 1.
  • Access the Mindmap in Module 1.
  • Complete the Week 2 Assignment below.

Week 2 Assignment
Module 1 Forum Post: What do you feel is the biggest difference between print and web design? What is the difference between a print designer and a web designer?

Week 3

 Tasks

Week 3 Assignment
Create your first HTML page using only a text editor as described in the video. Save your file as yourlastname_index.html (for example, my file would be reilley_index.html). Submit via email to your instructor.

Module 2 Forum Post: Confused? Post your HTML and CSS questions in the Module 2 forum.

Week 4

Tasks

Week 5 Assignment
Project 1: Design Principles on the Web
Write and create a one-page critique on how the principles of design are effectively (or not) utilized on a web page of your choosing. Please select a homepage to review. Your project must be created and saved in HTML. Include the following:
  • An introduction on your overall impression of the website.
  • Screenshot of the page you are reviewing.
  • Links to the page you are reviewing (full text link and an screenshot image link)
  • Use four subheadings: Contrast, Alignment, Repetition, Proximity. Explain how these elements are used in the reviewed page. Are they good or just crap? :D
  • Submit your project  to your home page on the class website with a link.

Module 3 Forum Post: Having trouble finding a page to critique? Perplexed about how the design principles relate to web design? Post questions or comments for Module 3 in the discussion forum.   

Week 5

Tasks
Week 6 Assignment
Project 2: Color on the Web
Write and create a one-page critique of 400-500 words on how the color is effectively (or not) utilized on a web page of your choosing. Your project must be created and saved in HTML. Include the following:
  • An introduction on your overall impression of the website.
  • Screenshot of the page you are reviewing.
  • Links to the page you are reviewing (full text link and an screenshot image link)
  • Use the same color scheme of the reviewed page in your design.
  • Use three subheadings: Color in Size, Color is Space, Color in Contrast. Explain how these elements are used in the reviewed page. Are they good or not. Backup your observations with a thorough explanation.
  • Submit your project  to your home page on the class website with a link.

Module 4 Forum Post: How does color selection play a role in web design? If you were to create a website to promote yourself, what color would you choose? Explain why.

Week 6

Tasks

Week 7 Assignment
Project 3: Typography on the Web
Write and create a one-page critique of 400-500 words on how the typography is effectively (or not) utilized on a web page of your choosing. Your project must be created and saved in HTML. Include the following:
  • An introduction on your overall impression of the website.
  • Screenshot of the page you are reviewing.
  • Links to the page you are reviewing (full text link and an screenshot image link)
  • Explain how typography is effective on the reviewed page. Good or bad, backup your observations with a thorough explanation.
  • Submit your project  to your home page on the class website with a link.

Module 5 Forum Post: How does typography for the web differ from typography for print? Is there a difference? What is your favorite font? Explain why.

Week 7

Tasks

Week 8

Tasks
  • SUBMIT your Final Project for class critique and review.
  • Post a brief explanation (150-200 words) of your design and creation process. Provide a link to your final portfolio at the top of your post. 
    Final Project discussion board
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