Tuesday, 26 July 2011

Session 3 [Wed 270711] - HTML 101 Recap/ New Links Page/ HTML Lists/ Navigation Menus/ Relative & Absolute Links/ HTML5 Elements/ Prepare Web Images

Homework
Please use your homework to -
  1. Finish your multiple homepage sketches
  2. Gain fluency in the techniques covered so far [For example - try setting up a new site and going through all the motions of building the links page again]
See you next time.

Wednesday, 20 July 2011

Session 2 [Wed 200711] - Sketches & Page Template/ Page Requirements/ Web Standard/ First HTML Page/ HTML Elements/ Images & Links

Homework
Compositing - before building final pages you need to create Photoshop mock-ups or compositions. Prior to compositing you need to develop the design.

For Session 4 [Wed 270711] please develop and sketch out at least 3 variations for a home page design as instructed in class. Be sure to include all required elements in your sketches and use what you have learnt from looking at related existing sites.

You should also practise and become fluent in using the techniques introduced in class -
  • setting up a site
  • creating pages
  • using the HTML header elements
  • optimising images from Photoshop
  • inserting images in Dreamweaver
  • creating absolute links for both text and images

Finally, there will be a brief open book quiz in Session 3.

See you then.

Monday, 18 July 2011

Session 1 [Mon 180711] - Welcome/ Course Outline/ Choosing Subject/ Studying Existing Sites/ Setting Up A Site In Dreamweaver

Welcome to the Foundation Web Blog. Here you can read the syllabus, download briefs and view other necessary resources.

You can also double-check the homework set after each session, and read the session transcripts if you missed the class. I can't always promise that the session transcripts will be comprehensive but they will at least help you keep on track if you miss a session.

Please feel free to comment or ask questions via the blog. Alternatively, email me at jgosling@aiulondon.ac.uk for same.


Meanwhile, have a great term - James

Session 1 Homework
Remember there is a four hour homework requirement for each session. It should be apparent from the resulting work that you have spent this amount of time on it.

For next session, please carry out the following-
  • Look at more sites and take screen grabs and links for future use.
  • Write copy for your home page
    1. Web site title
    2. Strapline for your site
    3. 200 words engaging the user in your site from the beginning
  • Also, get hold of all required supplies by next session - USB stick/ A3 Layout Pad