For this lab, you will create a basic website for a photographer using HTML and CSS. The website you build must include:
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A responsive Bootstrap menu that appears on all pages.
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A footer that appears on all pages, which includes the URL to your GitHub repository on GitHub classroom. This should be a private repository that only you and the TAs can access.
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A home page that introduces the viewer to the photographer.
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A portfolio page that showcases 9 or 10 images from the photographer, using the Bootstrap grid, the CSS Grid, a masonry CSS layout, or some other technology to arrange the photos.
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A reviews page that lists reviews from customers, each in a separate paragraph and using styles to separate them (white space, lines, etc.).
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An about page that includes a photo of the photographer and tells the visitor a little about him or her.
There are many photographer web pages you can find with Google. Here is an example of a basic page with some of the features you will create: http://www.jocilynmccleve.com/.
In most professional projects you are expected to use original images or images that are licensed for use with Creative Commons licensing. You should do the same here. You can find images on Flickr or on Creative Commons that are licensed with the Creative Commons license.
To start the lab, you must follow this GitHub Classroom link. This will create a private repository for you using our classroom site. We will only grade repositories created and submitted this way.
Once you "Accept the assignment" on github classroom, it will create a new repository for you and grant you access to it on github. In order to start working on the lab, simply clone the repository to your laptop or other working environment.
Use the tutorial in the Wiki for tips on using Bootstrap and creating grid layouts.
When judging the style of pages, we will use the web design principles discussed on the Web Design Principles page on Canvas. Please be sure to review this. The most important principles are:
- navigation -- make the menu system simple and consistent
- spacing -- use white space effectively to make the site clearer
- color -- use color effectively to make the site appealing
- typography -- make it pleasant to read
- consistency -- everything should match
- responsive design -- the site should work as well on mobile as on desktops; mobile-first designs for mobile, then expands to desktop
Submit the URL for your website, which should be running on your DigitalOcean server.
When we grade these labs, we will award points using the following rubric:
| Item | Points |
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| Has sufficient HTML content on every page (10 points per page) | 40 |
| Has a working Bootstrap menu that is customized (not the default look) | 30 |
| Has a grid layout for photos | 20 |
| Uses good web design principles | 10 |
For the web design principles, you will receive 2 points for each for spacing, typography, color, consistency, and responsive design. We will subtract 1 point for a principle if you need some work, 2 points if you need a lot of work.