Learning Goals
My goal in this class is to refresh and refine my coding skills and learn new things about the HTML process I had not learned before. I want to create a website hosting my creative endeavors, from music to graphic design.
| Date Due | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Week 2 | Website Analysis | 5% |
| Week 3 | Midterm Worksheet (8 Steps) | 5% |
| Week 3 | Responsive Mockup | 5% |
| Week 3 | CSS Selection Exercise | 5% |
| Week 4 | Grid Exersize | 5% |
| First Quarter Assessment | 25% | |
| Week 5 | Responsive Wireframe | 5% |
| Week 5 | Code Portfolio Front Page | 5% |
| Week 5 | Quiz | |
| Week 6 | Typography Poster | 5% |
| Week 7 | Current Topic Website | 5% |
| Week 8 | Portfolio: Class Presentation | 5% |
| Second Quarter Assessment | 25% | |
| Week 9 | Final: Worksheet | 5% |
| Week 10 | Final: CSS3 Collateral | 5% |
| Week 11 | Final: CSS3 Animatic | 5% |
| Week 12 | Final: HTML/CSS | 5% |
| Week 12 | Final: Modular Navigation | 5% |
| Third Quarter Assessment | 25% | |
| Week 13 | Final: Multimedia | 5% |
| Week 13 | Final: Alternatives | 5% |
| Week 13 | Final: Peer Review | 5% |
| Week 14 | Final: Forms | 5% |
| Week 15 | Alternative | 5% |
| Final Quarter Assessment | 25% | |
| Week 15 | Final: Presentation | 10% |
| Two assignments dropped: | -10% | |
| Total: | 100% | |
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Conversation with ChatGPT
Question 1: I'm trying to make a website for both my art and music, how can I make the website to effectively promote myself?
ChatGPT: Creating a website to promote both your art and music is a fantastic way to showcase your talents. Here are some tips to effectively promote yourself:
1. Create a Clean and Visually Appealing Design
- Art Section: Use high-quality images of your artwork with easy navigation for visitors to browse through galleries.
- Music Section: Embed music players (from platforms like Spotify, SoundCloud, or Bandcamp) for people to listen to your tracks easily.
- Keep the layout simple but engaging, using a color scheme and fonts that match your artistic style and music genre.
2. Highlight a Portfolio or Featured Work
- Have dedicated pages to feature your best work (both art and music).
- Include descriptions or stories behind each piece—this helps connect with your audience on a personal level.
3. Integrate Social Media and Streaming Links
- Add icons and links to your social media profiles (Instagram, YouTube, etc.) so visitors can follow you.
- Link to your music on platforms where it can be streamed or purchased, helping to increase listens and sales.
4. Create an "About" Section
- Introduce yourself in a compelling way. Share your background, artistic vision, influences, and achievements.
- Highlight any exhibitions, performances, or notable collaborations.
5. Blog or News Section
- Regularly update visitors with your latest projects, upcoming shows, or thoughts on the creative process.
- This can help keep your audience engaged and give people a reason to visit your site frequently.
6. Mobile-Friendly Design
- Ensure your website is responsive and works well on all devices, as many people will visit from their phones.
Question 2: How can I make my website simple but effective?
ChatGPT: To create a simple yet effective website, focus on clarity and user experience. Begin by choosing a clean, minimal design with easy navigation. Limit the number of pages to just the essentials, such as a homepage, gallery, music page, about section, and contact page. Keep each page focused and uncluttered, using high-quality visuals for your art and music without overwhelming visitors with too much content at once.
Organize your content in a logical, intuitive way so that users can easily find what they're looking for. For example, your homepage can act as a gateway to the most important aspects of your work—featured art, music, and any recent news. Make sure your visitors can easily explore both your art and music without distractions.
A simple, strong visual hierarchy will guide users through your site. Use a clear font and color scheme that reflects your artistic identity, keeping it consistent across all pages. Leave enough white space around elements to let them breathe and avoid the site feeling crowded.
Ensure that your website loads quickly and works well on all devices, especially mobile, as many users may visit from their phones. Consider using just one or two main fonts and avoid overly complex animations or features that could slow down the experience.
When presenting your art and music, let them speak for themselves. In your art section, high-resolution images in an organized gallery will work wonders. For the music section, embedding simple music players allows people to listen without needing to leave the site.