This week we will examine the creation of web pages using html (Hyper Text Markup Language).  There are many programs on the market that can help you create web pages without knowing html, however actually knowing a little about writing in html is extremely helpful in editing pages and being able to trouble shoot a problem on the page.  Since adding multi-media elements to a webpage is a part of this course, having a grasp on actual webpage design is essential.  Therefore we are studying the html for two weeks to give you a real overview of the web creation process.

The link below is a complete course in itself on creating web pages.  I think you will find it very useful as a resource to save for future use.  This week I want you to read links 1-10 on the page and completing the assignments as you find them.

http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/tut/lessons.html

Week #1 Work Assignment:

This week there is no writing assignment as we will combine this weeks and next weeks reading assignment into one writing assignment.

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Reading Assignment #2 Creating and Editing in html (Part 2)

This week we will continue looking at the creation of web pages using html (Hyper Text Markup Language).  This week I want you to read links 11-26 on the page completing the assignments as you find them.  http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/tut/lessons.html

 Week #2 Work Assignment:

This week using the reading assignments from this week and last week, I want you to write an explanation on how to create a basic webpage for a beginner, using your own words in 6-10 pages.  You may also submit a sample of one you have created.

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Reading Assignment #3: Creating Digital Photos

This week you will be examining the editing of digital still photos.  The short online courses you will be reading will give you a complete overview of the various aspects of creating and editing digital still photos. You will also learn the various source formats such as JPEG, GIF and others.  Photo lighting and sizing pictures will be examined.  Complete the first course and review the Kodak course for your writing assignment.

Digital Still Photo Short Course:

http://www.shortcourses.com/editing/index.htm

Kodak Digital Learning Course:

http://www.kodak.com/US/en/digital/dlc/book1/chapter1/index.shtml

Week #3 Work Assignment:

This week using the website links provided and any other online resources of your choosing, write a 6-8 page paper on creating digital still photos and what you learned.

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Reading Assignment #4: Digital Video Concepts

This week you will be examining the creation of digital video. This short online course is excellent and will give you a complete overview of various aspects of creating videos from recording to sharing over the Internet.

http://www.shortcourses.com/video/index.htm

Week #4 Work Assignment:

This week’s work assignment is writing a 6-8 page paper on what you learned about Digital Video.  Make this lesson your own presentation of Digital Video.

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Reading Assignment #5 Adding Digital Audio and Video to Your Site:

This week we will examine adding audio and or video to your website.  Please read the following course page and do the practices.

http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/tut/tut29c.html

 Week #5 Work Assignment:

This week using the reading assignments and any other online research of your choosing, prepare a 6-8 page paper in your own words explaining how to add audio and video clips to your website.

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Week #6:  FINAL PAPER

Final Paper:  For your final paper please write a short 4-6 page paper on your view of the future of digital media.

Format:
Your paper should state your strategy.  Documentation should be developed in good report form, using either MLA or APA style for all external resources.

Citation Styles Index for Info on MLA or APA Style.

http://www.bedfordstmartins.com/online/citex.html