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
Adobe Photoshop
Versions
CC, CS6, CS5 are best

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.
For MAC: Mac comes with zip software in the Finder under File > Compress
For WINDOWS: http://www.PeaZip.com OR http://www.winzip.com

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
Internet Provider
Domain Name Purchase
FTP Software

You will need an internet provider to upload your site for public viewing.
We will discuss in class various options to do this, both pay and free.
We will also discuss how to get a domain name for your website.
And how to upload your graphics to the site.
Provided in class will be many services to help you do this.