Final Assignment and Website due on April 28th

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Website design info and homework#8

See bottom of post for homework

First buy a domain – maybe from the place i used

http://www.websitespot.com

Next buy server space- i use these guys:

asmallorange.com

Then decide if you want to use WordPress like me:

Here are some guides for learning WordPress:

http://codex.wordpress.org/Getting_Started_with_WordPress

http://theartofphotography.tv/5-minute-portfolio/

Some good themes (usually about 35$)

http://www.mojo-themes.com/item/qualeb-responsive-wordpress-theme-for-agencies/

http://dessign.net/premium-themes/

http://themetrust.com

Some links to Free themes

http://wp.smashingmagazine.com/2008/01/08/100-excellent-free-high-quality-wordpress-themes/

Also a few more pricey options for other types of website Content Management Systems:

http://www.squarespace.com/pricing/

http://www.pixpa.com

http://realmacsoftware.com/rapidweaver/

Also start researching good Graphic Design Websites- post 5 great portfolio links below for 10 points in homework grade

 

 

 

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Logo Competition!

The deadline for artwork is APRIL 4, 2014.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ean2nfnt228bcmm/FASP%20LOGO%20Design%20Contest%20RFP%202014.pdf

Prize 

The winning student will receive a prize of $1,000 and the designers’ University’s /College’s Design Department will receive a prize of $500. The winning logo design will be determined by the FASP Executive Committee. Your design will be used on the FASP website, displayed at future events and in future publications.

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Final Assignments

2 parts:

Part 1

You will make a portfolio website for you graphic design and art works- Using WordPress- which I will show you how to use- it is a great CMS (Content management system) or another method of your choosing. Try to make your website as suiting to your design aesthetic as possible.

Part 2

Make your own brief. You must think it worthy of a final project. It must include multiples. Make your own assignment sheet and email to me by MARCH 24th include a table of separate due dates for each stage.

This and your portfolio website  will be due on April 28th Last class