Today in class we are talking about sizing images and putting them into an HTML file.
As I’ve said before, this is not an HTML course, however I feel that there is more benefit in using a text editor in the context of this course / in today’s world than there is a word processor. Today I will also be introducing “Markdown”, another form of markup that easily parses to HTML.
In the coming weeks there will not be a TON of concentration on HTML or CSS (which we will be discussing a little later), but when exploring more robust tools like GIMP and Blender (and perhaps Unity), you will have a much cleaner way of presenting your research. Text editors also tend to use less of your computing resources than word processors.
1. I will be attempting to livestream today’s class, and will place a link here once the stream is archived.
2. I’ve created a basic .html site that highlights the methods used for image sizing here: https://syllabus-fall15.herokuapp.com/sample.html
3. Remember, for the homework due on Tuesday, you must log into Vocat, and follow the instructions below. Remember that your Vocat credentials are the same credentials you use to login to on-campus Wi-Fi.
HW ASSIGNMENT AS IT SHOWS UP IN VOCAT:
Once you have read Manovich’s What is New Media? Eight Propositions, I would like you to compose a response to one of the New Media propositions. Which one do you think is most interesting? Most relevant? Do you believe anything he has expressed is problematic? I encourage correct spelling and grammar. Citations from external sources are also welcome. This response doesn’t need to be long, 200 words should suffice. Please follow the instructions below for proper submission of this assignment:
- If you have not yet done so, download a text editor (Atom recommended).
- Create an HTML page with a header and a paragraph.
- Take one screenshot of the HTML page as it looks in your text editor | Take one screenshot of the HTML page as it looks in your web browser
This is due on Tuesday, Sep. 8th
