Web design styles: design theory
Student information
Student name: Emma J Lomman
Student number: LOM 08386346
Student contact phone number: 0427 818 707
Project overview
My idea is to look at web design trends and how they've changed over the years.
Areas to cover include:
- how web design relates to general theories of design and art
- Changes to design trends due to technology (e.g. browser compatibility, CMS, hardware changes, new types of device...)
- what different web design styles exist and what inspires them
Project information
Course name & code: CUF60107 – Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media
Competencies to be assessed: BSBCRT601A Research and apply theories and concepts of creativity
Name of supervisor: John Andrius
Important dates
Approximate schedule:
- Completion of planning: 30th April
- Completion of research & discussion 25th June
- Completion of documentation 30th July
- Project review meeting date: 4th June
- Submission date of final project: 30th July
Agreement details
Learning objectives (what do you want to achieve by doing the project)
- Greater understanding of web design styles
- inspiration for creating my own designs
- participation in online discussions
- develop opinions on different styles and how to use
Resources and strategies (how are you going to achieve your objectives)
Resources:
- books & e-books
- magazines
- blog articles/discussions
- forum threads
- other websites
Strategies:
- begin with general research to form an initial opinion
- locate sites where discussion takes place
- post opinions/discussion items & participate in existing discussions
- use own blog (currently in development) to publish research
What is to be assessed (outline the deliverables – what you are going to produce)
The following items will be produced:
- Report (Word/PDF) documenting evidence of discussion (including links to sites)
- series of blog articles about the major web design styles
- article on how technology has changed/is changing web design
- article on how web design relates to/applies general theories of design and art
All 4 items will be presented in an HTML interface on a CD-ROM. Items 2, 3, and 4 will also be published on my blog.
Criteria for assessment (outline the critical aspects for evidence found in the competency)
- Range of research techniques & sources
- analysis, critical thinking & evaluation of information
- articulation of position developed through research
- ability to debate & argue in favour of position