COAP:COAP-3150 - week 1

Part I

Graphic formats for the web

• png, gif, jpeg

Photoshop basics

NOTE: GIMP, an open source photo editing software may also be used for all exercises and assignments presented. In this course we will be using Photoshop CS3.

• open, save, save as,
• import images
• environment set up
• transform
• shapes
• basic colour tool

Elements of web design

• anatomy of a web page
  • examples of good/bad web design
• Assignment 1 - find examples
• Assignment 2 - project ideas