Term 1 Overview
Focus: Building a complex website with pictures edited in Adobe Photoshop
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Term One will have a focus on creating a website using complex techniques.
We will also focus on User Experience Methodologies. These are methods we use when creating a website to ensure that they are easier to use. In order to create our website we have to learn some complex techniques which are: Non-core functionality Sophisticated digital effects Applying industry standards or guidelines Responsive design for use on multiple devices Integration of original media assets Dynamic data handling and interactivity Automation through scripts. |
Why? and who cares?
Website development is in demand worldwide and you can easily start a business out of school developing websites locally. Although most people use Word press a fundamental understanding of CSS/HTML will aid you in any IT featured career as it is used for a large number of interfaces.
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What is different from Level 2?
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Level 2 (AS91893) had a focus on what we called advanced tools...
For websites that included external style sheets (CSS), curved buttons with colourful gradient fills, good layout and a well presented website. For Photoshop it had to do with using layers, gradiant tools, drop shadows and colour swap tools. Level 3 still will require you to use these skills as needed, however there will be a requirement to move to complex tools. |
What to look for when learning CSS and HTML
In order to pass AS91903 you will have to show that you can successfully create a website using complex tools and techniques.
We will be focusing on the following tools and techniques:
We will be focusing on the following tools and techniques:
- Importing Javascript Libraries
- Muiltiple Design
- Classes and Pseudo Classes
What to look for when learning Adobe Photoshop
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Complex tools in photoshop are counted as the following:
You will also need to take your own photos, I recommend using your own cell phones for this. |
Where should I start?
I recommend starting on this site for the Level 2's and reading through the lessons. Then when you are confident/done start working on the level 3 assessment.
