NMIX 4010: Web Development
NMIX 4010: Web Development is a course that teaches the basics of front-end website building, including HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and finally, WordPress.
Project 1: Artisanal hand-crafted small-batch locally-sourced bespoke website
This was our first project as real website creators, and I have to say it was a thrilling experience. While it wasn’t always easy, it was good for my brain to push myself to these new limits. I chose to create a photo gallery of sorts for my trip to Europe this past summer.
Project 2: Bootstrap Triptych
This was our second project which required us to create three panels of the same web page. Panel one was only allowed to have bootstrap starting code and CSS. Panel two was essentially the content from panel one placed into a Bootstrap template, however, we were not allowed to create a custom style sheet to alter the CSS. Finally, panel three was a duplicate of the panel two HTML plus an added custom style sheet so we could create it to look just how we wanted. All in all, it was an interesting project that taught me a lot about building web pages from different starting points.
Project 3: WordPress Variety Pack
This was our third major project of the semester which involved creating two separate WordPress sites: one for commerce and one for content. We could choose any topic to build our websites around. For the content website, I chose to create an “Athens Summer Concerts” site that shared information on upcoming Athens concerts. For my commerce website, I chose to create an online storefront for vintage t-shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies.
Content Site: Athens Summer Concerts
Final Project
This was our final project in Web Development, and it was a task for the wide array of skills that we learned throughout this course. We were instructed to pick a type of project, and I decided to recreate a poorly designed website and turn it into one with taste, style, and increased functionality. I chose to redesign a website for a local art festival in my hometown of Marietta, Georgia. I wanted to improve the look and feel of the website while still preserving the artistic nature of the event.
