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Learn how to create your own e-Portfolio!
1. How to: Access your network folder
You will need to access your network folder in order to save all of the
files and folders containing your website and and supplementary work.
We suggest that before you begin, you get into the habit of storing
your papers, projects, powerpoints, pictures and any other course
materials to your designated network folder. You will also store all of
your web pages in this folder. Also, keeping your folder organized will
help you be more efficient as you place more and more material in the
folder. You may consider a seperate folder for each year of school and
within those folders seperate folders for images and documents. For
example: "documents_2005" and "images_2005". Click [here] to learn how to access your network folder.
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2. How to: Create your website
Choose a web editor below to create your web page. We have two
different choices depending on your level of expertise. Once you decide
which editor is right for you, just click on Nvu or Dreamweaver for
step-by-step instructions on how to create your first page, add text,
graphics, and tables, or add aditional pages. Click [here] for the benefits of each program.
A.Getting Started with Dreamweaver:
A slightly more complicated web authoring program, Dreamweaver is an
excellent option for intermediate to advanced web designers. This
software is available for use on computers in the TPS studio (room G43
in the library).
B. Getting Started with Nvu:
Simple and straightforward, Nvu's your best bet if you're new to web
design. You should be able to access Nvu on any campus computer, or you
can download a free copy for your personal computer [here].
Click [here] for supplementary e-Portfolio Guides.
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3. How to: Manage your images
Adding images to your site can be a complicated process. The links
provided below will clear up the confusion by guiding you through the
process of optimizing, cropping, and scanning your images.
A. Irfanview
A basic image editor, you can download your own free copy by clicking [here].
B. Photoshop
A more advanced but expensive image editor, this software is available for use on computers in the TPS studios.
C. Scanning
These tutorials were intended to be used with the scanners located in the TPS studio.
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4. How to: Get the deisgn you want
Here are some tutorials on how to get your portfolio to the design that best fits you.
Templates
A few portfolio design options for you to choose from if you don't feel like starting from scratch.
Design
How to get a polished, professional look.
Nell Ruby's Design Tips (Mp4 Movie)
The fundamentals of good design or C.R.A.P.
Contrast, Repitition, Alignment, Proximity
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5. How to: Organize your site
Choose the catagory of organization to learn about.
Content
What should you include, or leave off, your site?. Defining your target
audience may help you determine this. (See also 'Components to Consider Adding to your e-Portfolio'.)
Organization
How to prevent broken links, broken images, and lost files. (See also the tutorial 'File Naming Conventions.')
Writing for the Web
Learn how to write effectively for the web.
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6. Additonal Help & Hints
Click on any of the words listed below in order to gain additonal information on the chosen subject.
Dreamweaver
Links to additonal tutorials.
Nvu
Links to additonal tutorials.
What to Do After ASC
Learn what to do with your e-portfolio after you graduate from ASC.
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