LESSON 2

There are a few stuffs I need to highlight here for today class. Class 2B please take note, especially those who are not present.

1. FIREFOX
While using mac, please download and install Firefox web browser. Some functionalities will lost if you use mac Safari at lower version when blogging using blogger.com.

2. PROJECT BRIEF
2.1 Please do get a copy from Class Rep or make a copy from classmate if you don't have one. Be reminded that I'm already checking your progress and first assessment will be immediately after 2nd Feb.
2.2 Include Artist Statement and Resume.

3. TODAY CLASS
3.1 To set up minimum 3 set of blogrolls.

3.2 To create/add tags to each post. Blogger call it 'Labels' which can be seen right below where you compose your post. Wordpress call it 'Categories' which appear on the right. Both are for the same purpose: to make your posts easier to be sorted and searched by your blog visitors. Care should be taken not to create too many categories however, as too detail segregation is as good as no segregation.

3.3 Make external links to launch new page by adding "target=_blank" after href codes.

3.4 Colors and Legibility of text. Be aware of colors used and their contrast. Think in terms of gray scale. Legibility of text is the utmost importance in publishing. Look at the ToolBox list on the right. Color Scheme Tool is really useful and interesting tool to explore. It will help you in deciding your color scheme, and don't forget your powerful Photoshop!

3.5 Usability/Accessibility. Blog itself is a rather simple thing to setup, however, fine details should be given when writing post such as pt 3.3 for better usable webpage. Pt 3.4 concern not just general public, but handicap people, who maybe color blind, other forms of visual impaired, hearing impaired etc.

4. AVATAR IMAGE
Please be more creative to create the image to represent yourself. Use Photoshop! Leave space! Give some character to it!

5. PORTFOLIO IMAGES
5.1 Ensure images to be taken at the highest possible resolution/quality. Make them min 150 dpi if need to print using deskjet printer, and 72 dpi is enough for screen display in Blog.
5.2 Remove all necessary fringe object around the work, or background etc. Keep the image just the work itself. Again, use Photoshop! Ask me if you have problem.

6. TODAY MARKING
Ensure at least the followings are done by end of the day:
6.1 Profile text (short one) and Avatar image
6.2 Minimum one group of Blogroll
6.3 Minimum one post