04.26.06

4/26

Posted in Lesson Plans at 7:09 pm by admin

Presentation
Bravenet.com resources (requires registration)
Complete developing design template
Begin adding content
Add images
Hyperlinking
For Monday: Reviews due (2) via blog.

04.24.06

4/24

Posted in Lesson Plans at 6:44 pm by admin

Web Site Design

Follow guidelines at http://www.eng112.cundrie.com/assi/assi4.html

  • For this class, we are going to create a design template and begin to populate pages.
  • If you do not wish to have your name/identity associated with this project, please inform me and we will find an ‘anonymous’ web publishing medium
  • Books

    Need to have two copies. Did you follow submission guidelines?

    “Library” setup: ENB231B (open during the day).

  • Select book.
  • Sign card under book title and leave in envelope
  • read and review.
  • Post review to blog.
  • Replace card to book and return to shelf.
  • You should complete two separate reviews for Monday, May 1.
  • Please, only take out one book at a time.
  • Excellent reviewing guidelines from St. Cloud Univ.:

  • Pre-review
  • The Review
  • 04.19.06

    4/19

    Posted in Lesson Plans at 6:20 pm by admin

    BOOKS ARE DUE
    Team Presentation
    Overview of Website

  • Organization
  • Development
  • Images/Fonts
  • MS Tutorial
  • 04.17.06

    4/17

    Posted in Lesson Plans at 5:25 pm by admin

    Next class:
    BOOK DUE. 2 COPIES.

    What does this mean?

  • Designed Cover
  • Back Cover (reviews? Abstract? Author bio?)
  • Inside “jacket”:
  • Abstract?
  • Author bio?
  • Title Page (include publication information; refer to a ‘real’ book to see example)
  • Explanatory page that indicates source of back/front cover art (if applicable)
  • Table of Contents
  • Dedication (if desired)
  • Preface (optional)
  • Introduction (Titled as such with a subtitle):
  • “Grabber”
  • Overview of book; purpose; summary of chapters
  • Chapters 1-3 each titled descriptively/ provocatively/ appropriately (eg., “The Ladies in Question,” “What’s Love Got to Do with It: Understanding Safe Sex Practices,” or “Freak Addiction.”
  • Concluding Chapter (4th) titled descriptively/ provoc./ appropriately
  • Resources for book (Works Cited; include all images used)
  • Remember! All images used in your text must be cited with the label Fig. and number. See SMH for more information.
  • Postscript (optional)
  • Index of Terms and/or Glossary of terms (optional)
  • One separate, typed copy of your explanation of your design choices (including color, fonts, images, book layout. You are engaging in a conscious form of argument through your choices; what are the implications of your choices?
  • Don’t forget for Wednesday to bring in a backup of all of your work as we begin the website.

    04.12.06

    4/12

    Posted in Lesson Plans at 5:54 pm by admin

    Syllabus:

  • 4/12: Book Design. Design choices. Bring in visuals/graphics that complement content or are thought-provoking for your book. TP: SMH 41 (“Placing Modifiers Appropriately”).
  • In Class:

    Team Presentation

  • Placing Modifiers Appropriately
  • Bringing Book together

  • Page Break
  • Page Numbering
  • Setting Styles for Chapter Headings/ Subheadings/ Sections
  • Booklet Setup
  • Bio
  • Acknowledgments/ Dedication
  • Table of Contents
  • References Section
  • Guidelines/ Tips/ Ideas on Course Website

    04.10.06

    4/10

    Posted in Lesson Plans at 5:40 pm by admin

    Are We There Yet?

    Team Presentations

  • Response
  • Brief PPT– the Itinerary

  • Response (Anonymous/Written)
  • Design Concepts

  • Visual Rhetoric
  • Bad Design
  • For Wed:

  • Develop a brief statement in which you develop your primary design themes (fonts, graphics, layout, color) with an explanation of the meaning/arguments you hope to invoke through your choices.
  • 04.03.06

    4/3

    Posted in Lesson Plans at 6:06 pm by admin

    Syllabus:
    Draft Conclusion to Book. Bring to class in digital format for editing.

    Hand in E3 (Reviewed/Refined)
    E1 Revisions due 4/5

    Sharing intro/conclusions… discuss in class purpose. Read both portions together and consider effectiveness (workshop/email)

    Bring everything on disk/ saved on web for next class. Don’t forget visuals (with full source information).