- Coder 101
Dreamweaver is a web designer's best friend. But it's not perfect.
You need a basic knowledge of unix commands and hand coding of
HTML and style sheets. Trust me—you will be so thankful
some day. This assignment has three tasks: create your public_html
folder in your eden webspace through telnet and unix commands;
hand-code a simple webpage; hand-code a simple style sheet and
attach it to that webpage.
Remember, if you don't learn at least some coding, you
will never control Dreamweaver—it will control you.
- Design Vocabulary
Before we can start designing sites, we need to find ways to talk
about design. This assignment will introduce you to some basic
design terms and concepts. Some of these are actual terms used
"out in the field," some are ones I just use because
they make sense, and some are not terms per se but concepts that
you should understand and apply. This assignment also asks for
three pieces of writing: a short site evaluation
as you begin, and two longer ones once you're through the materials.
I will be collecting and grading these, so do you best
work.
- DW Introuduction
We're going to start learning Dreamweaver the only way that's
really possible or really effective—we're just going to jump
right in. Today, you'll be working through a tutorial that introduces
you to the basics of Dreamweaver. Then, for next class, you'll
practice these skills (and begin work on your midterm and final
projects) by producing an annotated links page.
- Step by Step Site Design
This tutorial will guide you through the entire process of designing
and creating a site. As you work your way through the tutorial,
have your midterm/final project in mind. For next class,
have a storyboard of your midterm to turn in.
- MIDTERM ASSIGNMENT
Create a prototype version of your final project Web site. The
prototype version should demonstrate the design and navigation
you have planned and should have a minimum of FOUR (4) actual
pages: the main page (with, at a minimum, links to subpages, copyright
notice, and email link), an exhaustive annotated links
page (which can be expanded from the annotated links page assignment),
and the start of two content pages.
This assignment is due OCTOBER 21, 2002.
- Collaborative Assignment
This assignment is due OCTOBER 28, 2002.
- FINAL PROJECT ASSIGNMENT
The completed final project Web site should have a minimum of TEN
(10) pages. There should also be a clear demonstration of research,
either through embedded links or through a separate annotated
links page. The site should be directed to a specific audience
and should meet the information needs of that audience. It should
be sufficiently designed and should be navigable across browsers,
platforms, and resolutions. Please review the grading
criteria that will be used in evaluating these projects.
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