SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS CLASS | ||
We will use various software for this class in order to learn how to prepare images for the web and in creating a website. Photoshop, Lightroom, WordPress, Muse and Squarespace are some softwares that will be explored. DON'T worry, you don't have to learn all of these. The main focus will be Photoshop and then you will pick a method for making your website from the list. I will have lessons on whatever method you pick. | ||
OBTAINING SOFTWARE | 30 day free trial from Adobe: http://www.adobe.com/downloads/#j-z Places to purchase software: http://www.collegesoftware.org Academic Superstore http://www.creationengine.com http://www.journeyed.com |
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Adobe Photoshop | Versions CC, CS6, CS5 are best |
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Adobe Acrobat Reader | FREE download: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html | |
ZipIt or StuffIt | Compression software for turning in files is needed, such as Zip, Rar, 7z or Keka recommended. |
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WordPress Squarespace, Muse |
This software will be used second half of the class. You can use it at campus labs or download the 30 day trial version. You may need it longer than 30 days however. Most of these softwares are available at the labs or free online. | |
WEB HOSTING, DOMAIN NAME, AND FTP | ||
OTHER SOFTWARE |
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Internet Provider Domain Name Purchase FTP Software |
You will need an internet provider to upload your site for public viewing. |