The plan for today is code, code, code.

We will learn how to do a little bit of old-fashioned HTML coding so that when you learn to use Dreamweaver, you will understand the basics of the code that the program is writing for you. Think of computer code as a foreign language: our goal is to develop basic reading and grammar knowledge of the code, and not necessarily the ability to do advanced composing in the the language.

So, here is the order of business:

1. turn in posters. I will collect hard copies. You will upload a back-up to the Writing Studio dropbox. Don’t forget to make sure your reflection is posted in the Writing Studio forum.
2. turn in website design plans and mod boards
3. comment on a classmate’s blog
4. finish discussing the requirements for the personal website assignment
5. practicing HTML coding using the program Notepad on the computers and this sample file: HTML_examples.doc.

Here is the plan for today:

1. comment on a classmate’s blog
2. take quiz
3. Typography activity (see previous post)
4. Poster activity (see below for materials)

We will practice using Robin Williams design principles by redesigning a poster that I found in the Eddy Building. You will do this activity in groups and use whatever software program the group is most comfortable with—Word, Illustrator, Photoshop, Publisher, etc. Here are the materials you will need.

the original poster

Lyons photo

Arigo photo

CSU logo

ASCSU logo

more CSU logos