GRAF 5021 - Project 2

Synopsis

Design a personal portfolio website

As graduation approaches, thoughts of getting a job in the industry becomes a focus. Web marketing is the least expensive and most convenient way to market your graphic/web design skills.

Requirements: XHTML Pages

Create 3 xhtml pages:

• DIV structured
• CSS styled (external CSS only)
• NAV: HOME | PORTFOLIO | CONTACT/RESUME (nav must be an unordered list - styled by CSS)

Designed for a 1280 x 800 resolution.

Best practices for SEO are to be followed as listed below

No filler text please!

PHP

Using php, create php include files for:

• your main nav
• your footer

Also, you're required to make a working PHP contact form that includes the following fields:

• First Name
• Last Name
• Email Address
• Comments
• and...a submit button

JQUERY

Your Portfolio page is very important to prospective employers.

Using any JS and the jQuery Library (you can source this, doesn't have to be your own code), create a fun, creative, interactive portfolio page!

SEO

The site must be created using the following best practices for Search Engine Optimization

Evaluation:

50% Design

30% jQuery

20% PHP

Submission:

Your site must be submitted to the your server space @ gdid.ca

Due Date:

July 14 - beginning of class