Welcome to Web Design I

In this course, you will design a web site with transception, using evolutionary guidance media.

A five phase development structure will help shape the design and delivery process.
There are two major deliverables:
1) prototype and
2) the final site.

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Tuesday, January 5, 2010

2010_01: Designing With Transception

2010_01: Designing With Transception

This week we will examine Web Design from the perspective of Transception and Evolutionary Guided Media.
We will also discuss major Web concepts:
• inter-connectivity,
• inter-relationship,
• inter-dependence.

References:
1. http://www.danaklisanin.com/Klisanin_EGM.pdf
2. http://journals.isss.org/index.php/proceedings51st/article/viewFile/455/253
3. http://danaklisanin.com/egm-imm.html

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Enter This today!


http://www.theadcc.ca/awards/student_competition.asp

Deadline for entry is next week: April 30.

Saturday, April 18, 2009

LIVING IN A DREAM!!!

Friday, April 17, 2009

JAM ON: Thursday April 23, 9pm-12am

JAM ON
Looking for drummer, bass, singers...
Note the later start: 9pm-12am
BIG ROOM BOOKED: PA, amps, and drums supplied.

$10.00 fee to cover the room.

Please RSVP me to tell me you're jamming....


http://www.amusikzone.com/

748 Av Broadview ( Just a few steps south of PIZZA PIZZA)
Toronto, ON M4K 2P1
(416) 462-1731
www.amusikzone.com

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Week 15: Final Web Site Presentations

Final Web Site Presentation Day!!!
Finally... the day we have all been waiting for.

Be sure to have your final report and DVD-R/CD-R for submission.

You will be asked to present your final work to the class and explain how the site is an example of transception.

Please note: There are no extensions.

***** Phase 5: Publishing *****
Brand the site with a domain name.
Upload the site to the host!
List the site with search engines so it can be found easily.
Promote the site

Step 1: ISP Selection – Domain Name & Hosting
Create a list of ten possible domain names for the client.
Find out if the domain names are available. HYPERLINK "http://www.networksolutions.com/whois/index.jsp" http://www.networksolutions.com/whois/index.jsp.
Present to the client three possible domain names that are available.
Research possible hosts for your site.
Produce a report listing the features and prices of three possible hosts. Indicate your recommendation.

Step 2: FTP Final Site to your account
Use a program such as Dreamweaver, Cyberduck, or Fetch
See HYPERLINK "http://www.fetchsoftworks.com/" http://www.fetchsoftworks.com/
See http://www.cyberduck.ch/

Step 3: Test in a Browser
Check all text hyperlinks, and image maps
Check all Quicktime (.mov) and Flash (.flv, .swf) to make sure plug-ins are working
Make a list of all plug-ins required for this site

Step 4: Register with search engines, promote the site
Create a list of five search engines to add the site to. Add Site URL to Google: All search engines have "Add a Site" link - add your URL for their robots to visit. See HYPERLINK "http://www.google.com/addurl/" http://www.google.com/addurl/
Create a physical (4-colour, double-sided) bookmark (submit at least 2 copies) to be used to promote the site. [Consider producing a bookmark to hand out to each member of the class.]

Important Final Project Report considerations
Site maintenance/update schedule (weekly, monthly, quarterly, bi-annual)
Propose to the client traditional media forms for promoting the Site –
Using “traditional” media forms (newspapers, magazines, postcards, bookmark, related industry associations, CD/DVD web hyperlink, radio, TV, email, blogging, myspace bulletin, facebook, youtube video)
Blogger : Start a blog at blogger. Edit the template to include a link to your own site on every page. Blog regularly about your industry. See HYPERLINK "https://www.blogger.com/start" https://www.blogger.com/start
Create a physical (4-colour, double-sided) bookmark (submit at least 2 copies) to be used

Monday, April 6, 2009

School of Design Year End Show (YES) - The 2009 student design exhibition will showcase the best and most notable work from the School of Design. Exhibition runs April 23-28, 2009 with opening reception on April 23, 2009 at 6 pm at 230 Richmond St. E. More details available at www.yes09.ca.

Monday, March 30, 2009

Week 14: Good Friday - No Classes April 10th

Due to the holiday, there will be no classes on this day.

Next week is Week 15. Come to class prepared to present your web site, hand in your DVD-R, and the Design Report.
Projects will be evaluated in class.