CREATING WEBSITES
Websites allow us to connect to others and access valuable information on just about everything: Restaurants, Theatres, Sports, People, Tutorials, Communities, etc.!
The technology of website builders now make it easy for us to create our own websites without having to learn how to code. Phew!
The Task: Website
With a partner, create your very own fake business website using the website builder Wix.com!
Use your new web design skills as well as the skills you have developed throughout the course to brainstorm an idea, build the website, design a logo in Photoshop, and sell your business to the class through an engaging presentation.
**Your website must include the following pages:
The technology of website builders now make it easy for us to create our own websites without having to learn how to code. Phew!
The Task: Website
With a partner, create your very own fake business website using the website builder Wix.com!
Use your new web design skills as well as the skills you have developed throughout the course to brainstorm an idea, build the website, design a logo in Photoshop, and sell your business to the class through an engaging presentation.
- Go to the Wix.com website and create a free account using your sd44 email. Make sure to save your password for later!
- *CHOOSE EDITOR (NOT ADI) Browse the available templates and begin editing one you like to begin working on your own website!
- Start by brainstorming an ideas and begin the Design Process Reflection
- Make sure you have a menu for your site and create all the required pages & delete any you don't need
- Begin editing the home page, about page and other pages . Make sure to include all the criteria below!
- Need help? Visit the Wix YouTube Channel for tutorials
- Make sure to save your site in the top right corner regularly!
- When you're done, publish your website and add the link to the Teams assignment so I can view it!
- Complete your Design Process Reflection and Turn In!
**Your website must include the following pages:
- Home Page: the basic information about your website - What is it for?
- (minimum 1 image &/or video, edit the background image, change text [font/ size/ colour], & add a link to something on another page or website)
- About Page: Create a little bio (avoid personal info like last name, birthday, location, etc!)
- (minimum 1 image &/or video, edit the background image, change text [font/ size/ colour])
- Other(s): Display the other info people will need/want from your particular site
- (title, & minimum 1 image &/or video, edit the background image, change text [font/ size/ colour])