10/14/08
Hi class!
I can’t believe we are down to our last days of the semester. Thank you all for a wonderful class!
We also have a FINAL EXAM for this class.
FINAL EXAM: due by midnight on Friday, October 17. No extensions to this deadline.
Review the attached PDF here and answer the questions in a word or text document. Upload the file to the “DropBox” on the smconline.org site by midnight on Friday, October 17.
Reminder: Your Final project is due by midnight on Friday, October 17. Your final project must be posted to the class server. I will NOT accept late projects for the final. Please let me know if you have any questions about the final project.
Please be sure to read through the final project checklist outlined in the week 07 notes. This is the criteria I’ll use to grade your projects.
I have posted all of your grades to-date, so if anything is missing from the grade book you can safely assume it’s because I did not receive your file(s).
Here are your final assignments for the class:
Week 08 Final Assignments:
FINAL EXAM: due by midnight on Friday, October 17. No extensions to this deadline.
Review the attached PDF here and answer the questions in a word or text document. Upload the file to the “DropBox” on the smconline.org site by midnight on Friday, October 17.
FINAL PROJECT: Your final project is due by midnight on Friday, October 17. No late projects accepted. Please let me know if you have any questions about the final project. Please upload your final project to the class server. I will not accept your final project unless it is uploaded to the class server!
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If you have any comments or suggestions for me about this class, I welcome your input. You may either email me or add a note to the bottom of your final exam document.
Again, thank you for all of your hard work. It’s been a pleasure having you in class. I hope you’ll continue to design, build, and study web sites. For those of your who are interested, the next class in the series – Graphic Design 67 – will be offered in Fall 2009.
Best of luck in your future endeavors!
Jamie
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10/08/08
Hi class!
There are no assignments that need to be turned in this week. You should take the time to do the exercises in the week 06 notes. You should be working on your Final Projects.
Reminder: Your Final project is due by midnight on Friday, October 17. Your final project must be posted to the class server. I will NOT accept late projects for the final. Please let me know if you have any questions about the final project.
Please be sure to read through the final project checklist outlined in the week 06 notes. This is the criteria I’ll use to grade your projects.
Thank you for your Assignment 5 files. I have posted all of your grades to-date, so if anything is missing from the grade book you can safely assume it’s because I did not receive your file(s). I have added a note in the Journal entry portion of the smconline.org site only if I had a comment about your project. If you did not receive a comment you did the assignment correctly.
Again, your final project is due midnight on October 17. No late projects accepted. Please let me know if you have any questions about the final project. Please upload your final project to the class server.
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10/01/08
Hi class!
Reminder: Your Final project is due by midnight on Friday, October 17. No late projects accepted. Please let me know if you have any questions about the final project.
PLEASE BE SURE TO FOLLOW THE SITE MAP as specified in the class notes and here:
(Must use site map provided and create one page for each of the 6 section a,b,c,d,e,& g)
If you have questions, please remember to post your question in the correct topic in the Discussion area of the smconline.org site. If your question is time sensitive, you may email me at cavanaugh_jamie@smc.edu.
For those of you who posted comments about your fellow classmates’ midterm projects, thank you so much! I think feedback from other’s can be very helpful to the development of your work.
Thank you for your Assignment and Quiz 4 files. I have posted all of your grades to-date, so if anything is missing from the grade book you can safely assume it’s because I did not receive your file(s). Also, please notice that I have included a note about your assignment and quiz grades. I have also posted notes regarding your Midterm Projects. My notes are in the DropBox > Journal section. Take a moment to review my note about your work.
Reminder: If you could upload all your assignments for the week in one zip file, that seems to work best. Be sure to include your last name in the file name. For example, you can name your file week05_lastname.zip. Also, be sure that your file names have extensions. Some of you are uploading zip files that are missing the .zip extension.
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Assignments
Note that I’ve given you the specifications for your final project in the week 04 notes. Your final project is due by midnight on Friday, October 17 and should be posted to the class server. I will NOT accept late projects for the final.
PLEASE BE SURE TO FOLLOW THE SITE MAP as specified in the class notes and here:
(Must use site map provided and create one page for each of the 6 section a,b,c,d,e,& g)
Here are your assignments for the week:
Assignment Week 05
Spry Menu: Create a spry menu bar following the instructions above. Please be sure to view the Video Demonstration, read through the class notes, the textbook reading, and the Adobe video. Upload the zipped file with your complete folder to the “Dropbox” on the smconline.org site by noon, noon, Friday, October 3.
(If you don’t have Dreamweaver CS3 and therefore don’t have the Spry Menu feature, create a pop up window and upload the zipped files to the “Dropbox.”
Let me know if you have any questions!
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9/24/08
Hi Class!
For those of you who have NOT posted your midterm, as you know, your midterm project was due by Midnight, Friday, September 19. I can accept midterm projects for a late grade (one grade point lower) up until Midnight, Friday September 26. I will not accept midterm projects after September 26th.
I have posted all of your grades to-date, so if anything is missing from the grade book you can safely assume it’s because I did not receive your file(s). I have graded your midterm projects but have not posted my notes yet. Please notice that I will include a note about midterm projects in the next couple of days. My notes will be in the DropBox > Journal section. Take a moment to review my notes about your work.
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Assignments
Note that I’ve given you the specifications for your final project in the week 04 notes. Your final project will be due by midnight on Friday, October 17 and should be posted to the class server. I will NOT accept late projects for the final.
Here are your assignments for the week:
1) Ten Ton Books AP div assignment
Watch the 3 videos about how to create layouts using CSS. You may watch the videos on either YouTube or Geoff Blake’s site Ten Ton Books. See week 04 notes.
2) Re-create the web page from my Video Demonstration
Re-create the web page from my Video Demonstration using a combination of AP divs and tables. I demonstrate how to re-create the tables_example.htm sample page using AP divs. Using the files found here web1_tables_example.zip, re-create the web page found here tables_example.htm in Dreamweaver. You are to build the page using a combination of AP divs and tables.Recreate the web page as demonstrated in my video demonstration. Upload the zipped file to “DropBox” on the smconline.org site by noon, Friday, September 26.
3) Web critiques
Using the Seven Criteria for discussion outlined in the notes above, comment on one of the Design web sites, and all of your fellow student midterm projects. Please post your comments to the Discussion section of the smclone.org site.
Please post your comments to the Discussion section by noon, Friday, September 26.
4) Quiz 4
Also, answer the question in the attached Quiz 4 and upload to the “Dropbox” on smconline.org site by noon, Friday, September 26.
Reminder: If you could upload all your assignments for the week in one zip file, that seems to work best. Be sure to include your last name in the file name. For example, you can name your file week04_lastname.zip. Also, be sure that your file names have extensions. Some of you are uploading zip files that are missing the .zip extension.
Note: I will drop students who have low activity in the class so it is important you keep up with the assignments in this class.
Let me know if you have any questions!
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9/17/08
Hi Everyone!
For those of you who have uploaded your midterm project to the class server — thank you.
VERY IMPORTANT –> PLEASE BE SURE TO LABEL YOUR FOLDER MIDTERM_LASTNAME. There are several folders on the server that are not labeled this way. For those of you who have posted your midterm: a couple of you have uploaded an additional folder. You should be able to click on your midterm_lastname folder and open the home (index.html) page. For some, clicking on the folder opens to another folder. You have an extra folder you don’t need. This is something you’ll want to avoid when you upload your final project to the class server.
For those of you who have NOT posted your midterm: as you know, your midterm project is due by Midnight, Friday, September 19.
Thank you so much for your Assignment and Quiz 3 files. I have posted all of your grades to-date, so if anything is missing from the grade book you can safely assume it’s because I did not receive your file(s). Also, please notice that I have included a note about your assignment and quiz grades. My notes are in the DropBox > Journal section. Take a moment to review my note about your work.
Reminder: If you could upload all your assignments for the week in one zip file, that seems to work best. Be sure to include your last name in the file name. For example, you can name your file week04_lastname.zip. Also, be sure that your file names have extensions. Some of you are uploading zip files that are missing the .zip extension.
Note: I will drop students who have low activity in the class so it is important you keep up with the assignments in this class.
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Assignments
Note that I’ve given you the specifications for your final project in the week 04 notes. Your final project will be due by midnight on Friday, October 17 and should be posted to the class server. I will NOT accept late projects for the final.
Here are your assignments for the week:
1) Ten Ton Books AP div assignment
Watch the 3 videos about how to create layouts using CSS. You may watch the videos on either YouTube or Geoff Blake’s site Ten Ton Books. See week 04 notes.
2) Re-create the web page from my Video Demonstration
Re-create the web page from my Video Demonstration using a combination of AP divs and tables. I demonstrate how to re-create the tables_example.htm sample page using AP divs. Using the files found here web1_tables_example.zip, re-create the web page found here tables_example.htm in Dreamweaver. You are to build the page using a combination of AP divs and tables.Recreate the web page as demonstrated in my video demonstration. Upload the zipped file to “DropBox” on the smconline.org site by noon, Friday, September 26.
3) Web critiques
Using the Seven Criteria for discussion outlined in the notes above, comment on one of the Design web sites, and all of your fellow student midterm projects. Please post your comments to the Discussion section of the smclone.org site.
Please post your comments to the Discussion section by noon, Friday, September 26.
4) Quiz 4
Also, answer the question in the attached Quiz 4 and upload to the “Dropbox” on smconline.org site by noon, Friday, September 26.
Let me know if you have any questions!
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9/11/08
Hello Class!
I HAVE EXTENDED THE DEADLINE FOR THE MIDTERM PROJECT TO MIDNIGHT, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19. Please be sure to upload your midterm project to the class server by this new deadline. See the week 02 class notes for information on how to connect to the class server. Please be sure you know how to upload your “midterm_lastname” folder there before the final deadline.
Please be sure that you name your web project folder “midterm_lastname.” And be sure you upload your entire folder and not just the individual html pages and images folder. Please review the FTP video demonstration to make sure you understand how to do this.
Here are the 8 things I will be looking for when grading your midterm projects:
Midterm Project Checklist
1. Did you research the project to determine a look and feel for your site?
2. Did you successfully create a strong, visually effective site?
3. Did you follow the specified dimensions based on a 1024 x 728 monitor resolution ?
4. Did you create your site using tables?
5. Did you design effective navigation?
6. Did you title your pages, insert rollovers, and highlight navigation?
7. Did you use HTML text in your site?
8. Did you create and use only one CSS file for your site?
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Thank you so much for your Assignment and Quiz 2 files. I have posted all of your grades to-date, so if anything is missing from the grade book you can safely assume it’s because I did not receive your file(s). Also, please notice that I have included a note about your assignment and quiz grades. My notes are in the DropBox > Journal section. Take a moment to review my note about your work. I haven’t used the Journal section before but it seems like a good way to post notes about your assignments.
Reminder: If you could upload all your assignments for the week in one zip file, that seems to work best. Be sure to include your last name in the file name. For example, you can put everything in one folder and compress it. Please name your file week03_lastname.zip.
Note: I will need to drop any students who have no or low activity in the class so it is important you keep up with the assignments in this class.
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Assignments
If you have read through the notes you know that you have a lot to do this week. Here’s the summary:
Cafe Townsend project
Using your files from the Adobe Tutorial for the Cafe Townsend project, read part 3 of the Adobe Tutorial: Creating your first website. In part 3: Adding content to the page, you will learn how to insert content into your page. (Please note this section has eight pages). Using your files from last week, reproduce the page as detailed in part 3. Also complete the part 4: Formatting your page with CSS exercise. Read part 4 and follow the directions on how to format your page using CSS.
Image Slicing exercise
From scratch, slice the Photoshop file contained in the download: image_slicing.zip
Using the Photoshop file, complete the following: slice all images, name, and optimize to save all images to a separate folder. Build the example web page using tables and the images you created in this exercise.
Quiz
Also, answer the question in the attached Quiz 3 and upload to the “Dropbox” on smconline.org site by noon on Tuesday, September 17. Again, please be sure to include your last name in the name of the file when you upload it to the DropBox.
Specials Announcement:
I HAVE EXTENDED THE DEADLINE FOR THE MIDTERM PROJECT TO MIDNIGHT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19.
Midterm Project: Must be posted to the class server (see week 02 notes) by midnight on Friday, September 19.
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9/03/08
Thank you so much for your Assignment and Quiz 1 files. I have posted all of your grades-to-date, so if anything is missing from the grade book you can safely assume it’s because I did not receive your file(s). If you have any homework outstanding, you are welcome to turn it in for a late grade. Also, please notice that I have included a note in the “Journal” section of the smconline.org site. You can access the “Journal” on the same page as the Dropbox. Take a moment to review my note about your work.
If you could upload all your assignments for the week in one zip file, that seems to work best. Be sure to include your last name in the file name. For example, you can name your file week02_lastname.zip.
This week we will discuss file structure and FTP (file transfer protocol). I’ve created video files with a demonstration of both of these topics. You can watch the videos using the YouTube file embedded in the week 02 notes– or for a larger version, you can download the .mov file from the week 02 notes. You’ll need QuickTime Player in order to view the file. If you don’t have the QuickTime Player, I have included a link to a free download in the week 02 notes.
I’d like you to practice using FTP to connect to the class server as outlined in the notes and the video. I have sent you the password to the FTP in an email. If I do not have your most current email address, please let me know.
I’ve also given you your assignment for your Midterm Project. Your Midterm Project is due by noon on Wednesday, September 17. Please read through the assignment carefully and post any questions you have about the Midterm to the discussion area on the smcline.org site. You’ll need to upload your Midterm Project to the class server so it is important that you understand how to use the FTP feature in Dreamweaver.
This week we start to talk about tables and how to create a structure (or grid, you could say) for a web site page. Please be sure to watch the videos I have included in the week 02 notes, I think they will be very helpful. Again, I have embedded the YouTube videos (in three parts) in the week 02 notes, or you can download the larger version.
Your assignments for this week are to complete the Adobe tutorial and to re-create the Cupcake Mama page as I demonstrate in the video(s). The Adobe tutorial I have assigned literally walks you through the layout of a page that’s already been designed.
I have added a “Tables questions” topic to the discussion area if you have any questions. Please post any questions you have here.
Remember that Dreamweaver is only a HTML editing tool and you’ll need to complete the design of your web site in Photoshop before you start building it in Dreamweaver. Next week, we’ll talk about the design process and go through all the steps.
Your assignment for Monday, September 8 is to download the set of files in part 1 of the Adobe tutorial and reproduce the page layout as detailed in part 2.
Also, to recreate the Cupcake Mama web page using a table structure. All the files you will need for this assignment is in the week 02 notes.
And finally to complete Quiz 02.
After you have completed these assignments, please upload the zipped folder with your work to the DropBox on the smconline.org site by noon, Monday, September 8.
Note: On the assignments section located in the main navigation of this site, I also post your assignments for the week.
Have a wonderful week!
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8/28/08
Hi class!
Thank you to all of you who have introduced yourself in the Discussion area on the smconline.org. If you haven’t done so already, please read through the introductions so you can meet your fellow class mates.
Just a reminder about some important details about the class and your assignment:
- As noted in the Introduction information, it is necessary to have basic Photoshop skills for this class. If anyone does not have these skills, please email me to discuss. Based on my experience, it’s difficult for students to keep up with the class if they’re struggling with learning Photoshop at the same time.
- It is also important that you have basic HTML skills. Some of you who have taken GrDes 65 — for those who haven’t, I require that you demonstrate basic HTML skills in order to proceed with this class.
- Please be sure you have purchased, or have ordered, the required textbook for this class. Information about the book is in the class syllabus
- Note I’ve added discussion topics for general questions and questions specific to the week 01 notes for this week. (All the topics are included in the pull-down menu for the Discussion section.) Please make use of the Discussion section of smconline.org to ask any questions you have about the class and this week’s notes and assignments. Also note there is a “Student Forum” section for students to pose questions about outside or personal web projects.
- I’m available for “virtual” office hours through the chat feature on the smconline.org site. If you have a specific problem and need special help, please email me to set up a time. I’d like to use the chat feature to answer specific problems that can’t be answered through the Discussion threads.
Reminder:
Please be sure to read through the Introduction section, Syllabus, and the Week 01 notes on the graphicdesign66.wordpress.com site.
Your assignment is to Introduce yourself in the Discussion area of this site and to complete the assignment and answer the Quiz 1 located at the bottom of the Week 01 notes. You will hand in assignments for this class using the “Dropbox” feature on the smconline.org site. Please upload one folder as a zip file when you hand in your assignments.
Please let me know if you have any questions and post the questions to the Discussion section.
Have a great holiday weekend!
Best,
Jamie
