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Note: When writing papers in this class we will use the 'block format.' The block format is where paragraphs are separated by a space. We use the block format since we will be converting our pages to Web pages. All of your sources should be cited using the MLA format except for page formatting and types of fonts used. You should also spell check and use good grammar.

Format guidelines must be adhered to as well as the technical rules of citation and bibliography. Below are the general rules to be used in formatting your pages.

Assignments are to be typed on pages no larger that 8.5 x 11, single spaced, with a Sans Serif font (Arial, Helvetica, etc.) Use a 12 point font.

One space must be inserted between all punctuation marks.

Margins must be set to one inch on all sides of the paper.

Paragraphs must not be indented one inch. Skip a line between paragraphs <ENTER>.

Headers must be inserted on each page in the upper right hand corner displaying the student's last name follow, class, date, and period.

Your heading should look like this (note that it is centered):

Title of My Assignment
Name
Period
Date

Only at the mercy of the instructor will late work be accepted. Generally, late work will not be accepted unless you are excused from that day of class. If late work is accepted, then do not expect the instructor to work overtime to get a grade in for you. Your grade will be posted, but please do not expect expedient treatment in getting your late grade posted.

Lessons

** Denotes where we are currently at in the class.

Getting Started

Firefox Tutorial Answer questions.
Six Essential Firefox Extensions for Web Designers Install
File Management Answer questions.
Good Examples of Web Sites Spend some time looking at these to get some ideas.

About Paper: write a one page single spaced paper about your project: describe it, what steps are required to complete it? How will you present it? Any foreseeable problems?

January 22, 2008: Two sets of questions and About Paper due.

Web Design Tutorial Links outside links to Web sites that concentrate on design tutorial.
Web Design Links and Tools HTML Tutorial and more external links that cover more areas of Web development.

The Fireworks Pages You will begin various projects and learn tools that can be used in the creation of your site.
Begin 22Jan08
End 15Feb08

The Design Cycle Write a 500 word essay (about two pages.) The first part of the essay will be on describing the Design Cycle using the information presented above. The second part of the essay is where you get to be creative! Discuss how feedback loops are used in your culture/society. Give examples, and be sure to discuss the role of consequences. Also, write on how feedback loops are used in the "Cycle of Poverty."
Begin 28Jan08 due 4Feb08

Writing in Mathematics Your assignment has 3 steps.
1) You are to create a detailed heuristic on how you completed your project. The IS is 'no project' and the GS is the 'project descriptor.' The steps of the heuristic are the steps you used to go from the IS to the GS.
2) Using OpenOffice of MS Office construct a flow diagram of your project. Use your heuristic model of file systems and your recently completed heuristic. Show at least one feedback loop.
3) Write a paper where you convert the above heuristic into simple English.
Due 14Feb08

Design Cycle: Investigate
Design Cycle: Design Specifications
Design Cycle: Plan

Begin 10Mar08
Begin Dreamweaver: create site (site name folder, images sub folder)
Start Planning your Web site. Your folder is due: 17Mar08

Due 17Mar08
You will turn in your folder with completed aWeb Site Specification Form. The folder must be in the format given.You also need to include all papers completed so far.
You are responsible for all of the readings on the Graphic Design Index page. You will turn in a one page summary of the readings...be brief.
You will turn in the questions on the Start Planning page.

Here are a couple of pages to help you get started:
Copyright Law and Logos some a short page on some general information.
Rules to Code By is an extenisve page with a lot of links to external sites. There is a lot of information here.

The Photoshop Pages
Ethics
Web Design

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