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" final_PROJECT "

(Art 365) design for the WWW
today's date: FRI, Nov. 20 ( back to Week #13 )

Due date: During Final Exams ( by Dec. 16, 2015)
time: at 10:15 a.m.

A rough draft of your FINAL PROJECT is due next class (Dec. 4), in 2 weeks.

**Final Exams Begin at Towson Dec. 10, 2015
Your "Final Project" is due : Wednesday, Dec. 16, at 10:15 a.m.
http://www.towson.edu/registrar/calendars/exams.asp
** Last day of examinations and end of term : Dec. 16, 2015

Assignment:

Create a logo, or identity for yourself/your site
Design, and build, an artist's website for yourself
Make a resume, or CV, with the same style of your website



Goal:

Make a great looking website, that works, and is easy to navigate
- Demonstrate the ability to use CSS code (use an external CSS page)
- Practice great onscreen Typography

Things to think about:

Who's your audience?
What kind of work are you showcasing?
What is your color scheme?
What appropriate typefaces should you use?
Plan out how many works you will have on your site before you build it.

When presenting your project during the exam day, think about it as if you were going in for a job interview.
What do you want to say about your self and your work?
What questions should you be prepared to answer?




Requirements:

-the first page of your site should be saved as index.html
-all pages need to have titles
-there should be great looking images (that are not pixelated)
-all artwork should be labeled with a title and brief description, date, etc.

-your name, or identity, must be designed by you
-a resume (or CV.)
-a brief bio
-at least 9 examples of your artwork

A rough draft of you FINAL PROJECT is due next class (Dec. 4)
If you don't come to class, email me a copy:
I'm expecting you to have an HTML page, and an external CSS page completed.

If you do not finish a rough draft of your Final Project by Dec. 4th, then your Final Project grade will be reduced by 10%

what you will turn in on the due date:

1) Have your site uploaded to a server before class

2) You will turn in a directory with:
- all images used in the site
- all the .html pages
- and CSS should be turned in
(I will copy them to an external hard drive, so be prepared)

3) You will present your work to the rest of the class



Grading:

Your grade will be determined by your ability to turn things in on time, and follow directions.
The grade for your finished project will be based on your attention to detail, and the overall look of the website.

All webpages designed for the site should have a consistent design or "feel".
All pages should be clearly labeled, have titles, and all the links should work.
Make sure your site is easy to navigate.
Your presentation will also affect your grade.

Good luck, and let me know if you have any questions.