TASK 1
Read the text on Colours in the classroom.
Compare its graphics with this article.
Focus on fonts, colours, layout.
Which of the texts is easier to read+comprehend? Which is easier to navigate? Which offers more consistent information?
TASK 2
Look at several professionally designed, information oriented web sites - e.g.
Observe how they use colours and layout.
List your suggestions of do's and don't's into the comment to this blog entry.
Summary of required skills:
you should be able to
- recognise and respect (use) the effect of various colours (shades, space, intensity) on human brain
- apply columns/table formatting in html or doc to use the space wisely
- effectively combine texts and relevant illustrations
TASK 3
- Open nvu or any web editor you prefer.
- Focus on your moodle topic. Collect at least 8 items of different type (you can use those you already have) - text paragraphs, headlines, images, links, graphics (arrows etc.).
- Organise these items into a html file, getting as much info as possible into a single screen: the user/reader should be able to access as much material as possible without the need to roll down.
Tips:
Insert a table to keep full control about the layout.
Each row/column/cell parametres can be edited separately (right-click on the borderline to get the menu).
Use different font sizes and colours wisely.
