The purpose of this activity
is to create your initial graphic design and layout for your Web
pages.
If you would like to explore the concept of page layout
and graphic design further before starting this activity,
we suggest you read a short article called page
layout and graphic design.
Activity
Use your e-diary
to make initial comments.
Use a graphics programme
and a Web page editor to make a first draft of your
website's graphic design:
Choose a colour scheme for your
page background and text colour.
Decide on a logo or graphic
that will give your pages a consistent identity.
Decide on the page layout remembering
to include consistent text graphics, navigation,
menus, and sub-menu structures.
Present these on a Web page.
Be sure to include the main
elements of the page i.e. a place for a page heading,
menus, and text.
Share your design by publishing
the page and the images to the web server.
Share your website address with the group by sending a message to
your group (using the subject heading "Page Layout and Design").
Provide feedback to at
least two people in your group about their designs.
Make changes to your design as you receive feedback
from your group.
Note:
If you want to be
able to see what your page would look like on the
Web, you should browse to the website after publishing it.
If you do not have a graphics
software package, a 30-day trial of Paint Shop Pro
7 is provided on this CD in the /program folder.
We recommend that you view the tips
for Paint Shop Pro, as these will give
you valuable advice about graphics.
Use your e-diary
to make comments about this activity.
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