II will review the template, make recommendations and clear up any confusion

Sign up for the meeting

Review the schedule

Once the designer gives you the mock up it will probably need some modification
• put a border around the table which holds the page elements and take a look at there everything goes.
• look at the image file names and see if they make sense to you
• make a back up copy of the code so as you modify it, if you break it you can return to the original
• take out unnecessary tags such as extra font tags.

Nested tables will probablybe required on all sites. If you have never created nested tables - I recommend you practice on dummy images ASAP so you can begin to understand how nr=ested tables work.

nested table overview
creating nested tables in Dreamweaver
example of a website that will crack without nested tables
CSS file for the site
Creating a stretchy table

You will also be given a template explanation by the designer. read it over after the meeting and ask questions if you are confused. It is normal to find the process confusing and the designer is eager to work with you to clear up any confusion.

After you make 1-2 pages using the template, load the files onto the Web and email the designer to allow them to review the pages and correct any minor errors. This is the work model you need to follow for all the pages at the site. the CD and designer need to be in constant communication as the site is produced. Guidelines for creating a template explanation
Template Explanation - created by Linda Hemenway as a sample

examples of former student's template explanations
Cultural Arts Center for Sonoma County - Shannon Taylor
DAAC - Kari Wan
Theatre Arts Dept. Des: Linda Drexler
So. Co Youth - Des - Nuryani Abdul Hamid
So. Co. Job Links - Des. Steve Nelson
Library Consortium - Des. Debra Belt's

Content for these teaching materials were developed by Linda Hemenway. If you have questions or comments on the material I can be contacted through
lhemenway@santarosa.edu
(707) 527-4855

Web site design by Jessica Hirsch - jessicahirsch@email.msn.com

Funding for these notes provided by Project FIVE and Project PICTS supervised by Doug Garrison - Dean of the Petaluma Center.