I recommend you print out these instructions and then use them to navigate the site.
Navigating this Web Site
home page
Let's begin exploring the Web site by visiting the home page. Toward the middle of the screen you will see links
to lessons, reading, homework, grades, www-examples, syllabus, and resources.
When you roll over the "lessons" button the numbers of each lesson is displayed below the button. Place your mouse over the number. Did you notice that when you move over the # the "lesson title" appeared? That indicates the subject of the lesson. If you need to review a specific concept and can't remember if it's in lesson 4 or 5 just place your mouse over the numbers and review the topics. Clicking on one of these #s will take you to that lesson. The first week's lesson is "logos".
lessons
Let's select a lesson and take a look at how the rest of the site is organized. The typical lesson
contains a black navigation area at the top of the screen. There we see the same navigation displayed on the home
page. One important difference is that the "www-examples" and "resources" sections also contain a sub-navigation
system that allows you to jump directly to examples or resources for any of the lessons.
This black area will appear on almost every Web page at the site, since it is a navigational frame which constantly displays.
Below the black navigational frame is a Web page which contains a blue strip along the left. The name of each lesson is displayed in white at the top of this blue area.
Next look for the lesson objectives, which are contained near the top of the lesson. Each objective is a jump link which allows you to jump down the page to learn about that particular objective. As you reach each objective section you will see a photo along the left, and text which describes areas of the CD you can use to learn more about this concept.
At the bottom of the screen is text navigation which allows you to access the major sections of the site. Now let's explore the reading section.
reading
When you click on the reading link you will be taken to a
page which contains the reading assignments for each lesson.
The lessons each have their own Web page (or pages), however
all the reading assignments are stored on a single Web page.
Clicking on a number pops you down to an area of the page which corresponds to each lesson.
Scroll back up to the top of the page and find the "reading" button. Click on it and review the information contained on this page.
homework
This is an extremely important section. A complete list of
assignments, due dates, and instructions for turning in work, can be found here.
When you click on the homework link you will be taken to a Web page which lists all the instructors
for the Advanced Web Graphics course. Find your instructor and then follow the instructions they have provided.
Scroll back up to the top of the page and find the "homework" button. Click on it, and locate your instructor's homework for this lesson. After you are finished exploring the homework page return to lesson 1.
grades
When you select the grade button you
will be taken to a page which lists all the instructors for this class. Select your instructor to
see how they will post grades.
Navigation for "grades" follows the same model described above.
www-examples
This section provides examples of WWW sites which effectively use the concept
we are studying this week in class. Learn from the masters and use these designs as a model.
This section also provides examples of Web sites done by SRJC students who
have taken the course in previous semesters. These sites effectively use the concept
we are studying each week in class. Work hard and maybe your site will be listed here next semester.You should expect
to spend at least 30 minutes per week at this area of the Web site.
syllabus - here you can access the syllabus for your instructor. The syllabus contains, instructor contact information, find out when your instructor holds office hours or is in lab, and review the class policies. The syllabus contains a calendar which lists when assignments are due, refer to the "homework" section for detailed information about the assignments.
resources - this is my favorite section. In this area your instructors list WWW tutorials and articles, which supplement the lesson. Surfing the web is always an adventure and it gives us great joy to share our discoveries with students. In addition students often share their discoveries with us, send your instructor a note if you find a resource which you feel would enrich the Web site.
This section does have some dangers and drawbacks. One is the dreaded "dead links syndrome" Although we try and stay on top of it, every semester some of the resources will be moved or taken off the web. If you find a link that does not work please send us a note.
Navigation for "resources" follows the same model described above. Scroll back up to the top of the page and find the "resources" button. Click on it and use the resources navigation system to locate some of the resources pages. I know you will be tempted to follow some of these links and start "surfing" right away. Please resist and stay with me - we have a lot more buttons to explore.
home - are we home yet? Sounds like my daughters after a long drive. The home button is found at the far right along the top of the screen. If you are totally lost, confused, and discombobulated go home. There is extensive navigation to the site from this page.
Now that we are home does not mean we are finished. There is much more to explore. At the top of the screen are buttons for "courses", "sign-up", "materials", "ordering", "instructor", and "statistics."
courses refers to all the courses offered in the Web Development Certificate Training program.
sign-up - refers you to the procedure you need to follow to register for the class. This is done through the campus administration. Do not contact me if you have concerns regarding signing up for the class, tuition, or challenging a pre-requisite.
materials - describes the required or recommended text for the course and the hardware and software requirements. In addition Linda Hemenway has created a CD with step by step instructions for creating many of the images required for this course. This CD is not required for the class, however, many students find it helpful to supplement the lectures and web site.
instructor - this page lists all the Web Graphics instructors, select your instructor and you will begin to get to know them.
jobs - this section contains links to job resources found on the WWW.
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