Homework #9 reading due 26th
https://www.dropbox.com/s/6cswrdsqikuhfsn/how-to-build-an-artist-website-ebook.pdf
Read the above pdf about making a portfolio website.
Apply it to your own website making and take notes- hand in for 10 points.
Website design info and homework#8
See bottom of post for homework
First buy a domain – maybe from the place i used
Next buy server space- i use these guys:
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/
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://realmacsoftware.com/rapidweaver/
Also start researching good Graphic Design Websites- post 5 great portfolio links below for 10 points in homework grade
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.
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
Homework #7 for Wed 19th ch3
Read Ch 3 of textbook and complete a page of examples to share 🙂 20 points in homework grad
Homework # 6 for Monday- read chapter 7 and handout
Read and take notes on chapter 7 and handout on Grids for monday. Worth 10 points in homework grade
Project 4- Multipage due March 19th
The Project– here is the assignment sheet
Grid– Read this for homework
Powerpoint- Look at this for next class
Further Reading:
Grid Systems in Graphic Design– by Josef Muller-Brockmann
Making and Breaking the Grid– by Timothy Samara
Homework #5 Read ch 5 due Feb 24th
Read and practice all the techniques from CH5. Complete a page of several (3-4) of the techniques. Put on dropbox for Feb 24th for 20 points in homework grade