week 1 :: message design & content creation ::

week 1 : 9 Jan

Overview: Introductions, review syllabus, course requirements, set up blogs (ppt)
- Start time: 6.20 like Fall Quarter?
- No blog comments required this quarter unless specifically assigned
Multi-Media: What Is New Media ? ; History of Blogs
Required Book: Web ReDesign 2.0 | Workflow That Works
Kelly Goto, Emily Cotler
Peachpit Press, 2004
Recommended Book: Universal Principles of Design
William Lidwell, Kritina Holden, Jill Butler
Rockport Publishers, 2003
Office Hours : Monday, 4.30 - 5.30 and by appointment; Office : 251B Communications Building. If you need to reach me F/S/S the best thing is to mail me at kegill - at - gmail - dot - com and mark the mail urgent.
Assignments for Next Week:
- Please send me an e-mail with the URL for your blog before Monday (if you set up a new one)
- Readings. Blog your reading assignment: Two "ah-ha's" from these readings as well preliminary thoughts on your goals for the quarter and how these readings might apply to your goals.