miamiu-ims222a-fall2021 / passion-project-david-christopherscott

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Expectations and Grading

The grading of this project will not only be on the code working, but on excellence of design and implementation as well.

Each category is worth 15 points. In each of these categories the first 10 points will be on fulfilling the stated minimum. If the code works, you get the points. The remaining five points for each section will be graded on the excellence of implementation. Thus 30 points just for getting it working and 20 points based on excellence within the various categories.

Use this as a checklist for your final project.

Content (15 points)

• Your final project has at least five pages of content.
• Your site content fulfills the needs and goals you stated for your site.
• Your content is organized in a way that makes sense and can easily be found by your reader.
• Excellence is content that is really helpful and/or a joy to read.

Functionality (15 points)

• Pages pass HTML validation and basic accessibility
• images have alt tags, link text makes sense, and headers that are properly implemented.
• Navigation makes sense and functions properly on all pages
• Your layout is responsive— works properly on both desktop and mobile screens.
• Excellence is really taking chances and/or implementing code to perfection.

Design (15 points)

• Your site is attractive to the eye and largely resembles your mockups and other design plans.
• Your design utilizes design basics we covered in class, such as color and typography, to sets a mood that complements your site goals.
• You CSS is valid and well organized.
• Excellence is a creative look and/or taking chances with CSS. It can also be a site where the design may be simple, but very well implemented.

Excellence (5 points)

These are bonus points for doing a great job.

Frequently Asked Questions

Experimenting with Javascript: If you use advanced Javascript/CSS or storytelling tools on your project pages, I will count that as two pages of content. Check with me if you have any questions about what qualifies!

How do I grade excellence? With the remaining points, I keep these descriptions in mind (with their rough grade equivalents)...

• A: Superior execution with fantastic levels of originality, experimentation, imagination, and attention to detail. This work will delight people who view it.
• B: Strong execution and originality with above average attention to detail.
• C: Average execution; some imagination and originality; lacks some consistency in attention to detail.
• D: Poor execution; limited originality; poor level of craft and attention to detail.
• F: Fails to execute to minimum standards of the project.