Producing Web-Based Digital Media

Basic Concepts

Producing Web-Based Digital Media

Procedures for Designing Web-Based Portfolios: Planning Technical Preparation

Collection Storyboarding

Creating Distributing

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Planning: Define target audience Define purpose Determine what media you will use in your

portfolio Flash animation Video files Images Audio Graphics

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Planning: Brainstorm – write down/sketch ideas

Preparation Prepare your portfolio by thinking of what pieces you would

put in your portfolio, what design you might use, what the purpose of the portfolio will be, and what order you might put the pieces

Coordinate equipment needs Determine what software and hardware you will use to

put together your portfolio

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Technical Preparation: Review Design Considerations

Elements and principles of design Sketching and Layout

Sketch images Sketch visual layout Storyboarding

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Technical Preparation: Collection

Collect pieces of your work that you believe could go into your portfolio

Don’t focus on putting the pieces in order or what pieces will definitely go into it

Focus on purely collecting anything you believe could go into your portfolio

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Technical Preparation: Select Equipment (equipment considerations)

Computer/software Digital camera Scanner Drawing tablet

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Technical Preparation: Determine what tools will be used to create your

portfolio Computer Software Cameras Scanners Drawing tablet

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Creating: Make sure the design and content agree with the

purpose of your portfolio Demonstrate mastery of skill Means of self-expression Learning tool Show creative side

Do not be so creative that it becomes distracting Keep for future use in addition to a resume

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Creating: Make sure that your website adheres to usability

standards Make sure that your website accurately displays

all the information you are providing to your audience

Stick to website standards Make sure after you create your online portfolio

that your CSS and HTML validates

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Distribution: Save

Make sure to save in multiple places so you lose your work

Pick a web hosting service that is right for you

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Distribution: The importance of maintaining your portfolio

Make sure to continually update your portfolio so you can display your most recent pieces

Along with your resume, your portfolio is the most powerful tool you need to use to show a future employer your talents