GRC 16 Projects/Web Page Construction 2
4 units, 3 lecture 3 lab
Advanced production methods of graphics communications systems with emphasis on page development for world wide web publication. Projects explore the limitations and considerations of software application programs. Inclusion of audio, video, animation, and CSS design in student generated web page.  


Students will need a USB disk (flash memory drive), and a simple set of headphones for the class. The recommended text for this class is Dreamweaver MX2004 for Macintosh and Windows: Visual Quickstart Guide. J. Towers. Peachpit Press, 2004. ISBN 0-321-21339-4


I.       Introduction, Policies, Procedures

II.      Terminology,Fireworks/Dreamweaver/Flash/Audacity/Acrobat/Photoshop
         FTP project and critique

III.     CSS
          two projects and critiques (highly subject to revision...more CSS)

IV.    Design Considerations
         specifying color
         image capture and adjusting image resolution
         cross-platform issues...browser reports
         overkill vs. simplicity
         additional topics
        
Design Project and critique

V.     Audio/Video project and critique

VI.   Repurposing project

VII.  Webspace Consumer report

VIII.  Webzine project and critique
         

VIII.  Final Project

Please realize that this information is subject to change. Additional topics and assignments may be added, or some topics may not be covered as time permits.