Setting up - resources needed
  • Install Notepad ++ (free application to install) or use Notepad application on any Windows computer
  • Adobe Dreamweaver CS5

Web Design - what makes up a good site?

Website components
Know HTML and CSS basics
White space, get message across
Inserting multimedia - images, video, audio

How the internet works

History of the internet
Basic networking

Adobe Dreamweaver CS5

Advantages and disadvantages of WYSIWYG editors
How to setup a Dreamweaver website

Problem solving methodology

Analyse | Design | Development | Evaluation

Web design tools

Tools to build a website
Layout diagrams, site maps, storyboards

Notepad++

Freeware text editor software
Great for computer programming and structured work

Uploading a site

Working with your own ISP
Purchase your own domain name
Build a webserver with an 'always-on' internet connection

Online games

Online game design
Games programming using JavaScript and Canvas

PROJECTS

Create your own Fan Site

Assessment: Year 10 Multimedia Showcase

Web-based computer games - design and programming

Extension: Year 10 Game Day