Web Design I Getting Started

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Web Design IGetting Started
Mark Grine mgrine_at_terra.edu
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Introduction

• Purpose and Scope
• Introduction to basic web page development which
  includes flowcharting, brainstorming, site
  structure, authoring environments, graphic
  formats, typography and HTML. Web site authoring
  software will be studied and a site for a
  non-profit organization will be created.

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Designing Web Graphics 4
Getting Started Introduction
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Objectives for Today

• Questions to ask yourself when choosing web
  design as a career
• Where do I get training?
• What skills do employers expect?
• What kind of portfolio should I build?
• How do I know what to charge?
• Should I start my own company?
• How do I find a job in this field?

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Skills
What skills are important to a perspective
employer

• Core Skills
• Image optimization
• Transparency
• Background Tiles
• Animation
• Layout
• Color
• Typography
• Photoshop Layers
• Alignment

• Additional Skills
• Storyboarding
• Flash
• Shockwave
• Director
• HTML XHTML
• DHTML
• JavaScript
• CSS
• Database Applications

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The Importance of a Portfolio

• Invaluable
• Worth more than degree
• Experimental Ground
• Showcase for Work
• Use Real Clients
• Friends Relatives
• Non-Profit
• Local Companies

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How do I Know what to Charge?

• Freelance vs. Web Design Firm
• Make less learn more
• Security
• Site size Dependant
• Market Dependant
• Check ISPs for Charges

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Should I start my own business?

• Considerations
• Accounting
• Bidding
• PR
• Marketing
• Advertising
• Office Outfitting
• Taxes
• Health Care

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How do I find a Job in Web Design?

• Find a firm that peaks your interest
• Check Contacts Credits
• Many have job postings
• www.monster.com
• Put URL on your resume
• Search Engines

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Hardware Choices
Mac vs. PC System Requirements

• Hardware
• Processor Speed
• RAM
• Hard Disk
• Video Card
• Sound Card
• Monitor
• Scanner
• Digital Camera

• Software
• Imaging Software
• Photoshop
• Image Ready
• Fireworks
• WYSIWYG Development
• DreamWeaver
• Extras
• Flash
• Sound Video Editing

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Take a well deserved break!

• When you come back we will discuss Chapter 1 in
  the HTML Book.