Attend class to learn about how to set up your website in Dreamweaver. You will learn how to create divs, place images, create an interactive menu and more.
Use this link TechTerms.com, Webopedia.com and find your own web dictionary to research the terms below:
What is a (Web) Host/(Web) Hosting?
What does ISP stand for?
Example of 2 free hosting services (provide links)
What is FTP?
What is a Domain name?
Explain IP Address and give an example!
What is the difference between a static and a dynamic IP address?
Find and list prices for a domain name made up of your name on http://who.is/
What is the difference between a server and a PC?
What is a Web Server?
What is a Gateway?
Give an example for a Gateway.
What is the purpose of a Firewall and where is it located?
What is meant by Malware?
Give 3 examples for Malware!
How can you protect your computer against Malware?
Give three examples of software designed to protect your computer!
Define HTTP.
Define HTTPS. How does it differ from HTTP?
What is a URL?
Define SSL.
Explain the acronym TCP! How does it relate to IP?
Upload the Complete File on MyKangan
Create a new Word Document and insert all your definitions in there with the source of your information. Next upload this as a Day 1 Task on MyKangan in ICAWEB408A-Ensure Basic Website Security.
Example of a Network with Routers , Servers, Host PCs – Courtesy of: The TPC/IP Guide (click on image for link)
You can view the different routers that your host PC will visit when accessing a Web page:
Launch the command prompt from a Windows-based computer click: Start > All Programs > Accessories
> Command Prompt. Type tracert and hit enter. This process is called tracing route to a website.
tracert command
Internet Security
I would like to thank Anonymous alias JB for the most of the documentation below.
Read all the information below to be able to complete your assessment task for this unit.
Protect Fixed Internet Connection and IP Address
The IP address is always visible to the outside world. Internally, you can reduce its visibility for non-technical persons but not eliminate knowledge of the address.
Security updates on server/gateway.
Security exploitation is commonplace today and so it is essential that security patches for gateway machines are kept current.
Only gateway devices should have public IP addresses, not internal network computers, which should be on a private network address scheme.
Use and Maintain Antivirus Software
It is paramount to not just have Antivirus software installed, but to maintain currency .
Sharing is the primary productivity benefit of networking. We have to share resources on the network such as printers and file folders in order to be productive. Some of those resources might be shared outside the local network (eg the incoming mail server) but most local network files and hardware are not meant for use outside the organisation and need to be protected. This may also include computerised machine tools used in manufacture and the building air-conditioning and lighting which may be computer controlled.
TCP/IP is the modern network topology. A key feature of the protocol is that different types of traffic (eg Email, web, telephone) are sent to different ‘ports’. There are 65535 Ports available of which the first 1024 are reserved. Of these 1024 reserved ports, only the first 256 are in common use. That means there are tens of thousands of potential gateways into your network that are not in active use. From a security point of view, these open ports are like open doors to a building, with one important difference. Although they are open, there may not be anything on the other side of the door (an empty room). However, Trojans exploit these ports for communication and open ports are a leading cause of the spread of DDOS and other security threats. The primary function provided by all Firewall services is to control the range of open ports. Only those ports intended to be available for use should be open on the firewall. (Note: KANGAN does not seem to apply this restriction.)
Firewall
It is necessary to protect the interface between the local network and the internet by the use of a Firewall. A Firewall will allow management of what links (protocols/ports) are available between the local network and the internet. For example, it would be possible to only allow Email traffic.
A Firewall may either be software running on the gateway or most likely today an Appliance that sits between the Gateway and the Internet. The advantage of an Appliance is that it is purpose built for managing security risks.
Password Strength
Weak passwords are the single most common cause of security failure.
Ensure that personal computer protocols and preferences follow security protocols. (Too many uses of the word protocol here and with different nuances of meaning).
As the risk of an unexpected new threat is always there, it is essential that there are rules for how information about the internal network is managed. These include, establishing minimum password lengths and types, where business files are saved and how or if visitors are allowed any computer access.
Ensure that all staff understand security issues and in particular the role of HTTPS in creating secure data links; how to handle suspicious email and what to do if they suspect their computer is infected by a virus or otherwise compromised.
Ensure that processes exist to install and maintain Antivirus on all workstations.
Induction program for new staff on computer security and use procedures.
Disable Control Protocol
Disable control protocol or internet protocol bindings for file and printer sharing. (This is not relevant to modern Windows releases which implement security over file and printer access on the TCP/IP network.)
When a computer is directly connected to the internet, (e.g. at Home) shared printers and shared files are exposed to the internet and this can be exploited, particularly if passwords on the files/printers do not exist or are weak. At home, disabling file and printer sharing would prevent sharing of things such as iTunes on the local network. The better strategy is to make sure you have very strong passwords on the printer and file shares.
Do not disable or uninstall File and Printer sharing on a Business network. Disabling this will mean that the network cannot operate effectively in sharing data and services, which is its main purpose. In commercial environments (e.g. Kangan), TCP/IP is usually the only network protocol in use and the gateway server/appliance is the first level of defence against outside access. Most modern networks store shared files only on the server with robust security measures controlled by the server software.
NETBIOS and TCP/IP
Ensure that network basic input/output system (NETBIOS) over TCP/IP is disabled.
NETBIOS is a network Applications Programming Interface (API) that was used prior to Windows 2000 / XP to identify the individual computers on the network. Essentially it was the means by which data was directed across the network, by applications, to the computer that required it. It is not really a network protocol as such, more like a utility that software can implement to communicate between machines. It is not secure as it was developed in the context that the network was ‘trusted’ and only local (not internet exposed). NETBIOS is easily exploited to gain unauthorised access.
NETBIOS exists by default in all Windows releases using TCP/IP, including Windows 8. NETBIOS should not be implemented on any current systems and must be disabled.
You can disable NETBIOS using Group Policy on the Server or by individually disabling under Control Panel/ Local Network Connections / TCP/IP Advanced Settings / WINS
When Windows 2000 / XP first came out, NETBIOS was required to allow for some applications to work across networks that also had Windows98 machines. Those applications and services that depend on NetBIOS over TCP/IP no longer function once NetBIOS over TCP/IP is disabled.
Assessment Task
Please download the assessment task here (on Wednesday) and upload to MyKangan.
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Select a tutorial from below, complete it, add meta-data to the PSD file. Save as a JPEG and email a copy to me(with all relevant meta-data).
Lines in Photoshop
As we saw last week working with lines can be a lot of fun and create very dynamic results. Photoshop has many interesting options on using lines. Particularly the many effects that are part of Photoshop can lead to stunning results.
Luminescent Lines – this tutorial from a great Photoshop tutorial site – PSD Learning – looks at customising brush dynamics. Fun to do and an interesting start: use a photo to create a suprisingly abstract and attractive background. A good tutorial to try on your own.
Abstract Background – this is a more basic tutorial from YourPhotoshopGuide. It is good to introduce the Lens Flare filter and makes good use of the Free Transform and copy layer options.
Wavy Blackberry Style Wallpaper – this is a great tutorial from psdtuts+. It consists of 16 steps, but the result is convincing and you will learn a few good techniques on how to work with gradients and how to add depth to your work.
Lines and Gradients- Courtesy of: psdtuts+
Lines Tutorial – follow the in-class instructions to create an image like the one below. I basically used the Brush tool and drew straight lines. Next I multiplied layers (Ctrl+J) and changed the layer blending mode.
I added a photo, in the example a photo of Grace Kelly and masked selections.
Study – Lines and Grace Kelly – by Federico Viola photo: courtesy of GettingCheeky.com and curved lines wallpaper: courtesy of FreeFever.com
Today we will commence on your assessment for this class. You will need to design a website for a client to promote his work or services. See examples below as a result of an in-class brain storm:
Portfolio of a designer, web-designer, graphic designer, fashion designer, …
Portfolio of an artist or illustrator
Portfolio of a photographer
Website for a horse trainer
Website for a singer
Website for a humanitarian organisation, eg Doctors Without Borders
Website for a restaurant
Four Web Pages
You will need to create 4 web pages using Dreamweaver or a WYSIWYG (What you see is what you get) code editor. These are the pages for you to create:
Home Page
About us and Contact
Gallery or Portfolio of Work
Bookings or Purchase Requests
Step 1 – Brainstorm Ideas
Brainstorm ideas for a website (if portfolio for a photographer, what type of photographer, wedding, portrait, famous photographer, …)
Step 2 – Research Content
Go online and research what content you can find for your website. Use Creative Commons sites whenever possible:
Otherwise use Google and add Creative Commons to your search criteria.
Step 3 – Storyboard
Create a storyboard for the website. Before you can create the storyboard you will need to organise all the different elements. Please refer to the Storyboard Workshop from Tuesday:
Storyboarding for Web Designers
Webdesigners benefit from storyboarding. It helps organising content and ensures that every element is included in a logical place according to topic and site.
Create the website in Dreamweaver (or any other Code editor) using HTML, CSS and if necessary JavaScript or JQuery.
Your website needs to have a well-designed layout
Attend class to learn about how to set up your website in Dreamweaver. You will learn how to create divs, place images, create an interactive menu and more.
Design and Layout
Here are some important standards to consider for a convincing, well-communicated web page:
This workshop is about creating storyboards. A storyboard is a number of drawings, descriptions and annotations that help organising a story visually.
A storyboard is helpful in establishing a number of steps within a story. It will support you in organising the elements and give your story a clear focus.
Storyboards are used in a number of fields and industries:
film and TV
animation
choreography
theatre
dance
opera
web design
game design
writing
other multimedia fields
Storyboarding a film is quite different from storyboarding a website.
Storyboards can be created using software or it can be created with pen and paper.
Pen and Paper
When you create a storyboard on paper I recommend to use colours and plenty of annotations.
Example of a storyboard with annotations. Courtesy of Sarah Pritchard.
Software
Most software packages will allow you to create storyboards:
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Corel Draw
MS Word
MS PowerPoint
There are also some specialised software packages for creating storyboards:
StoryBoard Artist Studio
StoryBoard Pro
Inspiration
There are also numerous websites that allow you to create storyboards:
Webdesigners benefit from storyboarding. It helps organising content and ensures that every element is included in a logical place according to topic and site.
Game mechanics are at the core of a game and decisive for game play. Good engaging game mechanics will make a game fun to play or challenging and as well rewarding.
Game mechanics can be found in board games (Chess, Backgammon, Jenga) and for board games we often refer to core mechanics. Examples are:
Video games use game mechanics as well, but besides the core mechanics they are more related to aspect of digital technology.
Find an extensive list of game mechanics at Wikipedia.
We can and should list game mechanics to be able to select what game mechanics we like, but at the end of the day we need to be able to apply game mechanics to a game. This need to happen in the context of the game’s overall purpose. We will read this post: Game Mechanics and Gamification by Andrzej Marczewski on Gamasutra together to get a better idea about how to apply game mechanics.
Brainstorm Game Mechanics
We will do a brainstorm in class for potential game mechanics for the ABC learning game for children (assessment).
Look at this list of Motivators and Supporters (as found on Gamasutra’s post Game Mechanics and Gamification – link is above):
Motivators
Possible Supporters
Autonomy
Customisation Choice Freedom
Mastery
Levels Challenges
Purpose
Giving / Altruism Narrative Greater Meaning
Status
Leaderboards Achievements
Social Connections
Suggest similar users Cooperative “play”
Rewards
Points Badges Achievements
Peer Pressure
Peer review / feedback / grading systems Boasting / Bragging system Competitive “play”
Avoidance
Lose Points Lose Status Game Over
Scarcity
Exclusive / Unique Rewards Reward Schedules
Fun!
Real Games Quiz’s Competitions
Screenshot of Writing Wizard, courtesy of AppsPlayground.comScreenshot of Endless Alphabet 2, courtesy of AppsPlayground.com
Use 3 motivators from the list above and brainstorm game mechanics for the e-game for your assignment (prep-children recognising letters of the alphabet).
List the factors:
Desired Behaviour (eg blow away sand to reveal a letter – find the same letter in a list of letters and click on it)
Motivation (Mastery: Learning the letters of the alphabet; Status: receiving a badge, star, completing a level)
Supporters (for mastery: being able to read; for status: having your score displayed, completing a series – eg a series of green frogs)
We will look at lines today with fresh eyes (I hope). Line can be defined as having a starting point and an end point and the connection between the two is what the line actually is.
Lines are quite an amazing tool for many creators: when drawing the caricaturist uses lines to create his mean contortions to display a fatter, bolder, thinner, long nosed, big mouthed version of his subject. A writer uses lines to create text filled with meaning.
A graph shows the changes in the economy and an arrow points at something.
Lines can be a powerful tool of expression and we will start today’s class with a blank sheet of paper and a pencil.
Draw 5 lines to express 5 concepts, themes or emotions. Below are examples:
forgetfulness
playfulness
sadness
happiness
searching
excited
technology
nature
anything that you come up with …
About Lines
What is a line?
A line is a fundamental design and art element. We describe the world around us with line drawings. We draw the contour or outline of objects and shapes that we see around us to define them on a sheet of paper, a canvas or other 2D platform. This was already established by our forefathers who used the walls of caves as their canvas to depict the world around them.
Work by Egon Schiele, found at Mom.org
The illustration is by Viennese artist Egon Schiele (pronounced: Sheelah) and you notice how lines are used to display the outlines and expression of a man. The lines do not exist as such in life, a person does not have a contour line around them and their eyes are not two curved lines either.
So, lines are used as a form of expression. Lines are borrowed in drawings to create shapes and outlines.
The function of a line in design (and art) goes beyond that though.
First and foremost in an abstract sense a line is something that we perceive more than view. It gives us a sense of direction. In this sense lines seem to always have one or more directions.
The lines in the image above seem to move from left to right if you are of a culture that reads from left to right.
Characteristics
Lines can be looked at by characteristics:
Length
Weight (darkness/thickness)
Direction
Basic Applications
Lines can be looked at by their basic application:
Outline describes the outer boundary of a two-dimensional shape.
Contour is the use of line to define the edge of an object and emphasize the volume or mass of the form.
Gestural lines are quick marks that capture the impression of a pose or movement.
Implied lines are suggested or broken lines that are completed with your imagination through the concept of closure. An arrow is used to suggest a direction or path for the eye to follow.
Calligraphy is beautiful, expressive marks. An expressive stroke freely uses the characteristics of line to convey emotion to the viewer, much like an individual’s handwriting changes with different moods.
Analytical line is a formal use of line. Analytical line is closer to geometry with its use of precise and controlled marks. A grid is a very popular analytical use of visual line as a way to organize a design. The Golden Section is an example of the traditional use of analytical classical line, which uses calculated implied lines to bring unity to the structure of a painting composition.
Modeling line is used to create the illusion of volume in drawing. Hatching is the use of parallel lines to suggest value change. Parallel lines on another angle can be added to create cross-hatching to build up a gradation and more value in areas of a drawing.
Directional lines suggest movement or a path of vision and have specific connotations associated with them for example: Vertical lines suggest power and authority; horizontal lines suggest peace and tranquility. Together they give a feeling of calm and stability. Diagonal lines suggest tension; curved lines are graceful and fluid. Together they create a feeling of stress and movement. Linear perspective can be applied to drawing to create the illusion of depth on a two-dimensional surface. (Source: http://www.onlineartcenter.com/line.html)
Lines in Design
Look at the example below of lines in design from a Google search:
Lines Google Image Search
Click on the image above and save 5 -10 images to inspire you to create a Photoshop generated image that displays lines as a rhythmic component.
Before you save the file and email it to me, make sure to include the Meta Data.
Below is an example of a Photoshop generated study incorporating a portrait of the US-American actress Grace Kelly (image can be found at: GettingCheeky) with straight lines at different angles and a wallpaper found on FreeFever.com.
Study – Lines and Grace Kelly – by Federico Viola photo: courtesy of GettingCheeky.com and curved lines wallpaper: courtesy of FreeFever.comStudy – Lines and Grace Kelly – by Federico Viola photo: courtesy of GettingCheeky.com and curved lines wallpaper: courtesy of FreeFever.com
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Make sure to play with the different values at this link Boxmodel in W3Schools TryEditor, eg change the padding, margin, border, content to actually see the difference that it makes. Spend at least 20-30 mins changing values around.
“Step into my office” Source: The Age, click image for link
Courtesy of The Art of Mass Effect Universe’, 2012
Photo by hotblack on morgueFile.com
Based on photo by hotblack from morgueFile.com
The grass layer has been turned into a clipping mask with the shape of the rabbit below.
Constructivism Reference – by Lylah Livingston
Image source: Data Center Knowledge
Illustration by Gary Neill found on Dzineblog.com – http://garyneill.com/ http://garyneill.tumblr.com/
ruthworkx -http://ruthworkx.files.wordpress.com
‘For Great Road Trips: Switzerland’ Poster by Herbert Matter in (Swiss) International Style – Source: http://swisstype.wordpress.com/work/
He loves OHS! – Photo by Karpati Gabor on morgueFile
Screenshot of Endless Alphabet 2, courtesy of AppsPlayground.com
Experimental Photomontage by Robert Heinecken
Free Transform and Ctrl – I am loving it!!!
I Want You – Emily Strange, The lovable Emily Strange came to life in 1991, designed by Nathan Carrico for Santa Cruz Skateboards. She is referred to as a counterculture icon. I would just call her a sceptic. Image found at: Kollectable Kaos
Illustration by Jessie Ford, found on DzineBlog.com
Michael Pointing in GTA V – Courtesy of Rockstar
Work by Jo W
Photo by DTL on morgueFiles
Photo by ariadna on morgueFile
The Face by drfranken found on ChromoArt.de
Geese in Ameland, Photo by Frans Schouwenburg
Typographic with Colours and Photos – The use of large numbers is effective and the low opacity of the boxes works, personally, I find it looks a bit dated- found at: JuxtaPost.com
Milk Poster – Swiss International Style Reference – by Annabel Stephen Salip
Table of Content from Textbook – This design lends itself to an interactive use – found at: Smashing Magazine (click image for inspiring article on table of content design)
Contemporary design in style of Construcitvism by Teo Brito found at LauraGreen92 – click image for more information and link to her blog
The Glossy Reflection is transparent on top and gets whiter towards the bottom.
Massive Attack – The Essential Mix
Illustration: Jamie McKelvie – Suburban Glamour Comic Series
Italian movie poster found on Abduzeedo.com
What Time is it Now? by King_Bobbles
Swiss travel poster from 1934 by Herbert Matter – Source: http://swisstype.wordpress.com/work/
Illustration by Kate Miller, found on DzineBlog.com
Light Streaks – Courtesy of: PhotoshopEssentials
Image from morgueFile by lemai13
Vista Lighting Effect – Courtesy of: Tutorial9
Fruity Design – This is great for a menu, very appetizing thumbnails – found at: WeddingPhotography.com
The concept was used on the German side as well with this ‘Auch du sollst beitreten zur Reichswehr’ [You too should join the German Army], design by Julius Engelhard, Image: courtesy of mental_floss
Based on a photo by delboysafa from morgueFile.com
Image Source: www.photoshopessentials.com
Photo by Seemann on morgueFile.com
Based on photo by dhester from morgueFile.com
Only practice will help you learn! Photo by BreonWarwick on morgueFile
Photomontage: Amir Ebrahim Photography
Layers in Photoshop are like a Collage of images stuck on top of each other…
Vertical lines of a dark fence, image courtesy of p.ic – Photo Internet Collection – www.photoic.wordpress.com, photographer: Federico Viola
Photo Montage by SGlider12 on Webdesign.org – Click image for great Gimp tutorial
Photo by agathabrown on morgueFile
Text and Shapes – This design lends itself to an interactive use – found at: Smashing Magazine (click image for inspiring article on table of content design)
From ‘Henri’s Walk to Paris’ 1962 – children’s book by Saul Bass Found at: Brainpickings.org
A Beautiful Piece by Aerosol found on his Facebook
Pink Ribbon Day – Swiss International Style Reference – by Hwan Rochanabuddhi
Courtesy of The Art of Mass Effect Universe’, 2012
Photo by frenchbyte on morgueFile
Based on photo by xandert found on morgueFile
Photo by matthewbridges on morgueFile.com
Grassy Rabbits
Couple found at http://frenchbydesign.blogspot.com.au
Multimedia Production Cycle – This image is under the Creative Common Agreement, you can use it but will need to reference this site: www.classoffederico.wordpress.com
The underlined text and insertion point at end of the word indicates that you are still in the type mode.
The swirls in the image are made up of numerous lines. Courtesy of: www.openprocessing.org
Outlined text changed in size and colours dropped into the individual letters with Eyedropper tool using LMB + Alt
Colours, Numbers and Boxes – very happy and alive, personally I do not like the distortion of the word content – found at: Flickr
Example of applied changes
Using the Reflect tool (o) to reflect the i downwards as if it has collapsed in front.
Found at Inc.com
Jenga, photo courtesy of: Design-Crit.com
Illustrator unknown – found at: Ephemera – World of Rare Books
Swiss International Style – Joseph Müller-Brockmann – Beethoven – found at www.designhistory.com
Lines and Gradients- Courtesy of: psdtuts+
Finding the Right Candidate for a Job… – Photo AdamRiley from www.projectnoah.org
The gentle curve of the river and the light green tones of the grass give this image a calming feel. The montains and the clouds have a less calming effect. Image: courtesy of Icon Photography School – http://www.photographyicon.com/line/
Screenshot from What’s Your Story by Joyce Hostyn
Some of us have there most enjoyable moments in nature at the beach, Photo by rivediamoci on morgueFiles
Study – Lines and Grace Kelly – by Federico Viola photo: courtesy of GettingCheeky.com and curved lines wallpaper: courtesy of FreeFever.com
Concept for Gallery Screnshot
This is a template for a business website found at TemplateMonster. It is interesting in the sense that it breaks up the main image as part of the navigation. The sound it comes with is annoying.
Photo by omdur on morgueFile
Work by Justin Anderson
Study – Lines and Grace Kelly – by Federico Viola photo: courtesy of GettingCheeky.com and curved lines wallpaper: courtesy of FreeFever.com
Poppies – Vector art Federico Viola based on photo by hotblack from morgueFile
Screenshot – 82 Everyone is a Marketer by Seth Godin from What’s Your Story by Joyce Hostyn
Mosaic of Sofia Coppola – by Maurizio Galimberti – www.mauriziogalimberti.it
Photo by mcconnors on morgueFile
Illustration by Tavis Coburn found on DzineBlog.com
Uncle Sam Wants You, WWI Propaganda Poster for US Army recruits, Design by James Montgomery Flagg, 1916, image found at: Live Auctioneers
Photo by clarita on www.morguefile.com
Photo by clarita on morgueFile
Illustration: Jamie McKelvie – Art Brut Record
Source: morgueFile, Photo by matei
Peace- Swiss International Style Reference – by Maryam Chananeh
Text-based Table of Content – Very Graphic and Black and White- found at: Smashing Magazine (click image for inspiring article on table of content design)
Photo by mconnors on morgueFile
Britons, Lord Kitchener Wants You! Propaganda poster design from WWI by Alfred Leere. Image: courtesy of WorldWarEra.com
Based on image by hotblack on morgueFile.com – F.Viola
Luminescent Lines – Courtesy of: PSDLearning
Your Lipstick Needs You, an entertaining take by Digital Media Artist Samantha Cain. Courtesy of: Samantha Cain, http://www.behance.net/samanthacain
From ‘Henri’s Walk to Paris’ 1962 – children’s book by Saul Bass Found at: Brainpickings.org
Photo by dharder on morgueFiles.com
Colourful Table of Content – Ribbons in Primary Colours – found at: LifeBlue.com
The calming effect of horizontal lines, image: courtesy of flickr.com, Photographer: jaikdean
Good Morning! Photo: wallyir, from: morgueFile.com
Illustration: Tavis Coburn – Illustration for for an article predicting trends in Apple’s mobile strategy. Found on: TavisCoburn.com
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