latest requirements for the latest project

For this project you are designing a website completely in photoshop.

You will be responsible for the following:

-BACKGROUND
-HEADER
-LOGO
-NAV BAR
-FOOTER
-BASIC CONTENT (PICTURES or TEXT)
     - USING THE SLICE TOOL YOUR NAV BAR MUST TAKE YOU TO AT LEAST 3 PARTS OF YOUR PAGE.

There will be allowed to use the same concept as the HTML assignment but ALL components MUST be re-designed in PHOTOSHOP.

Thanks
MO

Here is what you are responsible for for the 3rd QTR

List of assignments-

- Purpose of a website-
- list of 10 successful websites with posted images
- finished HTML page containing all (non-functional) components
- working link on HTML page
- progress shown on BLOG of PS page
- use of the slice tool on PS PAGE.
- updated BLOG.

Go through this list, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE EVERYTHING!!!

new purpose statement

Your next WEBSITE will be designed fully using PHOTO SHOP.

this project will be a multi document project.

1- page doc.- this doc will be the skeleton for the entire project. as you finish each component you will bring it onto this "PAGE DOC." Use the guidelines to help line up the components.

2- banner doc. - create a NEW banner, let the banner combine a LOGO and text to give a "snapshot of what your business is about"

3- navigation bar- research other navigation bars, do NOT take design for granted. designers get paid to create nav. bars that "blend" into their web environment.

4- Background- keep this subtle but expressive. You do not want your back ground to be more important than your content.

5- LOGO- this is Incorporated into your banner.

6- footer- use a simple version of your banner/ header.

Once you finish your design you may then use the slice toole to create usable space.

You may use your last Website as your idea for your new project BUT, you MUST re-design all components.

You will also be responsible for at least 3 separate pages listed in you NAVIGATION BAR.

*REMEMBER= when you design more than one page, you are using the same header, navbar and footer, actual content is all that changes.

thanks
MO

wrapping up your HTML

I foresee about 2 days left on the HTML project.

your page must include the following to have a full grade.
   -header- designed in PS.
   -navigation bar- designed in PS.
   -background- color using HTML or texture designed in PS.
   -one picture as a link- use <center><a href="http://www.whatever url you want"><img src="what ever image you want.jpg"></a> </center> (remember the image must be saved in the same place as the notepad)
   -Footer- designed in HTML.

You should finish with a full screen shot of your page on your BLOG. thanks

MO

PS comment to let me know that you understand, or if you have any questions.

Take some time and check out some of these WS, its NOT the content that impresses me but the inovation of the search and discover.

http://digitalmash.com/

http://www.storenvy.com/

http://www.radiumlabs.com/

http://www.riotindustries.com/

Comment your thoughts about 2 of these WS's, good or bad. Take your time.

Thanks
MO

Im Baaaaackk!!

OK folks, I noticed that some of you did little to NO posting while I was out, remember I need your posts to grade you. This is how I track your progress. The more detailed your posts are the better you grade is going to be. An easy way to ensure a good grade is to post pictures or a screenshot of projects whether they are finished or in progress.

I am quickly coming up on the interim and I NEED to see some of your BLOG posts with pictures.

While I was out you should have been developing a plan for your next WEB SITE. for this assignment you most post the following.

-PURPOSE STATEMENT- this tells what your WS is about in moderate detail.

-COMPONENT CONSTRUCTION- this is a 5 part project. The components should all carry a specifically designed theme that directly corresponds with the purpose of the WS.

-LOGO- upper left corner no larger than 100px X 100px
-BANNER- immediately to the right of the logo. and fills the remainder of the width, the height should be the same as the LOGO.

-NAVIGATION BAR- either vertical or horizontal, if you choose vertical then the width should be the same as the logo, if you choose horizontal then the width should be the same as the logo and banner together. This component should contain text using Photoshop.

-FOOTER- do your research here and post your findings, footers vary but usually keep the same size at the page itself and contain many of the same links as the navigation bar with a few extras. The text in this component is NOT nearly as prominent as the text in the Navi Bar.

-CONTENT/BACKGROUND- Create a simple JPG in PS that uses the size of the page that has a  textured theme or a simple gradient that completes the a color coordination, USE a color wheel if necessary.

I am looking for the level of creativity to be stepped up. Using PS or ILL. to construct the following components. each component will be placed onto a new HTML page. remember you have to create a new folder for this project so you can save IMG or .JPG's so your HTML knows where to locate it. IF you have ANY questions I will be around, I know the level of PS varies in this class however your explanation of your vision can help me to help you.

Thanks
MO

latest

We are still working on the list of assignments from the 2/21 post. That list is your in-class agenda through Wednesdays class. Also to add to the list would be to connect a second page to you r HTML. There is a chance that I will be out tomorrow and possibly Wednesday.

If you are finished you are to write and post a Proposal for your next project, a new web site, the purpose for the WS is in the service industry. For Example- Lawn cutting, butler service, at home car wash, etc etc.

These companies are the backbone of the internet advertising explosion. Suggestive design throught the major components will help sell any business. For a buler service maybe the background is designed like a tuxedo, with very clean lines and cifflinks as the navigation bar buttons. This project will take research on your part to hel design the look. All work will be done in Photoshop. Anyone who lacks in PS knowledge will get help. As always remember small things like:
-Logo design
-colors
-font choice
-target market
Will shape a successful design.

Comment that you have read this and understand it, also post ANY questions.

Thanks
MO