Art of the Web (DSGN 234)

Week 3

09/13

Wednesday, In Person

  • Zoom link for those who can’t attend in person.
  • Hear from Catherine about Loretta Staples and we discuss Typography and the Screen
  • Today’s Notes
  • Web Typography
  • HTML and CSS Review
  • In class activity

Homework

  • Explainer: Complete the full site design in Figma for Monday September 20th, and the final programmed project is due on Wednesday September 29th.
  • Complete the Memories in-class activity

Monday, On Zoom

  • Zoom link
  • Discuss Crystal Goblet readings
  • Announcements: Explainer has an updated timeline, we’re picking up HTML and CSS on Wednesday!
  • Today’s Notes
  • Introduce Figma workspace with brief demo
  • Small group meetings to check in on Explainer ideas
  • Asynchronously: Watch Cyberspace Origins video which is on Canvas
  • Work on homework

Homework

  • Read Loretta Staples – Typography and the Screen and watch Cyberspace Origins video. Write a response about the reading. Catherine will be the discussion leader.
  • Explainer: Based on today, pick one idea to focus on. Write the content out for your project and begin collecting visual references (can be on are.na, or a folder on your computer, something you can share with the class). Start a sketch of your website design in Figma, focusing on the organization of information and the type. Your full design in Figma is due in one week Monday September 20th, and the final programmed project is due on Wednesday September 29th.