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PBL #2 Goals and Objectives
Goal
You will develop a web site prototype from a previously developed storyboard for a
proposed company web site.
Objectives
You will be able to utilize a development plan for web site development that meets the
following criteria. In some situations, you may not have included certain components in
your solution because it was not applicable to your design. For example, you may decide
not to use tables in your design and therefore will not be rated on the criteria for tables.
If you do choose to implement this into your design, use the criteria as a guide for what
you need to include. You should justify the inclusion of each element included in the
web site by referencing appropriate course lesson material.
Criteria:
Overview of HTML
Tag Syntax
 Accurate use of singular, container, and/or nested tag syntax
Structural Tags
 Accurate use of header and body tags
Attributes
 Effective use of background color, background images, text color, and color of
hyperlinks
HyperText Links
Creating Hyperlinks
 Appropriate use of hyperlink commands
Absolute vs. Relative Links
 Accurate and functioning use of absolute and relative links
Linking to a Particular Point in a Document
 Accurate and functioning use of links within a document
Images and Anchors
 Accurate and functioning use of hot images
Using Links to Send e-mail
 Accurate and functioning links to email
Placing links
 Effective and well-organized placement of links
Text Formatting and Fonts
Manipulating Font Size and Style
 Site contains change to default font size and style that enhance the design
 Relevant use of bolded and italicized text for emphasis in text
Headings
 Appropriate font size, placement, and use of headings
Background vs. Foreground Color
 Effective contrast of background and foreground colors
Serif and Sans Serif Fonts
 Consistent use of font types
Fixed Width and Proportional Fonts
 Appropriate use of fixed width or proportional font types
Font Display Faces
 Font face can be viewed by most audiences
Macintosh vs. Windows Considerations
 Fonts selected can be read well on different platforms
Images and Objects
Attributes
 Effective use of background color, background images, text color, and color of
hyperlinks
Adding a Simple Graphic
 Appropriate design and placement of graphics including use of alignment with other
text or object, width and height, borders, and white space
Adding Horizontal Rules to a Web Page
 Effective use and placement of horizontal rules
Embedding Audio and Video Files Within a Web Page
 Effective use and embedding of audio and/or video files
Adding a Scrolling-Text Marquee Area to a Web Page
 Well-constructed design and placement of scrolling-text marquees
Integrating a Java Applet Within a Web Page
 Thoughtful use of Java Applets
 Considers web browser variations when selecting and configuring Java Applets
Integrating Other Objects Within a Web Page
 Appropriate use and placement of objects
Tables
Manipulating Table Elements
 Tables enhance the organization of information
 Effective use of table alignment, borders, cellpadding and cellspacing within tables
Frames
When to Use Frames
 Use and placement of frames is relevant to the design
 Provides an explanation for how the frames will be used for navigational purposes
Forms
Elements of HTML Forms
 Inclusion of form(s) is appropriate
 Provides an explanation for the elements included on the form
Introduction to Graphics on the Web
Bit Depth and Color
 Accounts for audience capabilities in color design
Color in Browsers
 Appropriate use of browser-safe colors
GIF, JPEG, Other Formats
 Provides an explanation for the format chosen
Use of Graphics to Get a Point Across
 Appropriate combination of aesthetic and instructional use of graphics
 Provides an explanation for the graphic(s) used
DHTML
DHTML Tools
 Appropriate use of DHTML features
JavaScript
When Should You Use JavaScript?
 Implementation of JavaScript features enhances the design
Cookies
How Are Cookies Being Used Today
 Describes how cookies will be used in the design
Databases
Benefits for Using a Database
 Provides a rationale for how and why a database will be used
 Embeds the database into the design
CGI, Perl, and PHP
CGI, Perl, PHP
 Appropriate implementation of server-side programming
Java
Java and the Web
 Appropriate use and integration of applets
Creativity
 Solution demonstrates uniqueness, creativity, and originality
Organization
 Web page design and any supporting written document(s) are well organized and easy
to follow
 Correct use of spelling and mechanics throughout