art466 (design_for_the_WWW_II)

instructor: ryanSmith
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Final Project

(Art 466) design_for_the_WWW_II

Due date:
EXAM DAY : 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. on FRIDAY, Dec. 14

time: at the beginning of class
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Assignment: CREATE A PROFESSIONAL LOOKING ONLINE PORTFOLIO

- Demonstrate the ability to use XHTML & CSS code
- Use some JavaScript / jQuery and/or FLASH
- Practice onscreen Typography
- Make something that is easy to navigate, easy to read, and looks great
- Make something that will get you a job

Instructions:

Come up with an identity.
What's the color scheme? Consistent Typeface(s)? Who is your audience?

Create an original logo.

Design and print a business card

Design and print a resume

Build a fully functional website ( that matches the businescard & resume )

Requirements:

You must use an "External Style Sheet"
http://www.w3schools.com/css/css_howto.asp

Use some JavaScript/jQuery

You must change the style & color of everything
(including text, background, links, etc.), nothing can have a default color or style.

Obviously, the overall design should match the subject matter.

use CSS ( instead of tables ) for the overall layout

Timeline:

( no class next week )
over the next 2 weeks:

- design a "logo" for your identity
- use that logo on a printed resume
- use the logo on a printed business card
- start designing your Portfolio Site (this can be in Adobe Ps, Ai, or Dw )

the following week:
Dec. 7 ( Last Friday Class )
-Present your ideas to the rest of the class

4th week
Finish the site.

what you will turn in on FRIDAY, Dec. 14
1) Have your site uploaded to a server before class
2) You will turn in a folder, with a CD, with your name (written with a Sharpie), that has your working website on it
-all images used in the site, all the .html pages, and CSS should be saved on the disc.
3) A printed resume( on good looking paper )
4) A printed business card ( on card stock )

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.