APGR72 Week 8 Homework Summary

Homework Assignments due on Sunday, October 9th

Assignment 9 -- graphics and navigation: Find a web site that is a good example of navigation and interface design. Using the criteria discussed in the Week 7 lecture and PDF notes, give FOUR reasons (in full sentences!) why the site you chose has successful navigation. Be specific about navigation/interface rules that are followed. You must supply the URL. Please input your assignment into the CLASS FORUM (you will receive 2 points for posting a message in addition to the 10 for the assignment!): http://online.santarosa.edu/presentation/page/?9560.
Due: SUNDAY 10/9 by midnight

Quiz: Complete Week 7 quiz (link on Week 7 page).
Due:SUNDAY 10/9 by midnight

Forum -- post or reply to 2 messages on the class forum.
Be sure to count how many postings you have done by clicking on SENDER. Make sure these postings are sufficient to count as a contribution (no duplicates or "I agree" postings will count!) By the last day of class you need to have posted 14 messages to get the full 28 points.
Due: TUESDAY 10/18 by midnight

FINAL PROJECT AND PRESENTATION due on SUNDAY 10/16 by midnight

Project 2: Website: Work on completing the design and production for your site.

• Reread the Project 2 information and instruction sheet to make sure you are following the project requirements.

• Focus on DESIGN not coding.

• Read over the design principles and techniques and ask yourself if your site design demonstrates them clearly. Is there CONTRAST? Can you see a strong edge of ALIGNMENT. Is white space used to separate or bring together elements for PROXIMITY? Do you have a theme with repeating elements REPETITION? Is the content READABLE?

The Project 2 web site is due: 10/16 by midnight. Please send me a URL with a link to your web site (and post your presentation to the forum with a link to your project). Late work will not be accepted.

Project 2 presentation: Write a written presentation about your Project 2 web site design (about 400-500 words) and submit it to the class FORUM. Refer to the presentations from previous semesters provided in the link below for ideas about what to write and how much to write. You can talk about the design and planning process, color and layout choices, typography and readability considerations, what you did to follow the design principles, original or creative design ideas, changes you made along the way, things you would still like to change, what you like or dislike about the final design etc. You must include the URL to your Project 2 web site at the top of your presentation.

Comments and feedback on Project 2. I would encourage you to give comments and feedback on other students' presentations in the forum. Your postings will count towards your forum participation but only if you contribute something constructive (not just "I love your site!").
Due: TUESDAY 10/18 by midnight
          Read sample presentations and other students' Presentations from previous semesters (Note: some of the links may no longer work).

Class Questionnaire for extra credit:
          Link to the Online Questionnaire Form
I'd love to get your inputs on how I can make this class better and what topics I could cover if it became a full semester class. I'll give you 5 points EXTRA CREDIT for completing this. THANKS IN ADVANCE
Due: TUESDAY 10/18