Website+Design

= Web Design Basics =
 * You will learn the basics of web design and create example websites!**

Check out these first-time web designers! The focus with this assignment is to learn **//how//** to make a website, and how to use design elements to create a //**visual theme**//. Scroll down for assignment details before beginning your project.

|| Greg's Portfolio Page || Hannah's Portfolio Page ||  || || Ben's Sample Page || Alex B.'s Sample Page ||  || || Daniel's Sample Page || Alex S.'s Sample Page ||  || || Sierra's Sample Page || Connor's Sample Page ||  || || El's Sample Page || Rachele's Sample Page ||  || || Charlie's Sample Page || Vivian's Sample Page ||  || || Greta's Sample Page || Greg's Sample Page ||  || || Modjeska's Sample Page ||  ||   ||
 * Examples of Student Sample Pages:**
 * Sammi W's Portfolio Page
 * Sammi W's Sample Page
 * Roland's Sample Page
 * Ashley's Sample Page
 * Stephanie's Sample Page
 * Austin's Sample Page
 * Cole's Sample Page
 * Zoe's Band Page

= Overview/Planning Phase =

You will begin Web Design by creating a **sample page**. You will practice creating different kinds of pages within a site. The content of this page is secondary to the DESIGN.


 * Grading: **
 * Technical Skill:** use the program successfully to add ALL required components
 * Design Skill:** show effective use of CRAP principles, color scheme
 * Creativity:** successfully communicate a visual theme with your design elements

Choose a theme for you page. **//Look//** at EACH of these examples and notice the design elements at work:
 * Planning **:

1. What will be the theme of your website? You can choose a theme listed above, or you can come up with a more specific idea.
 * Planning Sheet (copy/paste into your own file):**

2. What design elements will create the look and feel that you want? Color palette: Font style: Textures: Images:

3. Remember, this is a sample page, showcasing your ability to create a look and feel. Explain how you will create/use: Contrast: Repetition: Alignment: Proximity: