References
Print
Alexander, Janet E., and Marsha Ann Tate. Web wisdom: How to evaluate and create information quality on the Web. New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 1999.
One copy available in Department of Communication.
Bivins, Thomas H. Fundamentals of successful newsletters: Everything you need to write, design and publish more effective newsletters. Illinois: NTC Business Books, 1992.
Comprehensive, concise. One copy in circulation at the DLSU Library.
Carter, Rob. Working with computer type 4: Experimental typography. Switzerland: Rotovision SA, 1997.
Available at local bookstores. Chapter 1, "Obeying the rules" is part of the course readings.
Castro, Elizabeth. HTML for the World Wide Web, Fourth Edition: Visual QuickStart Guide. California: Peachpit Press, 2000.
Available at local bookstores. An excellent reference on learning HTML.
Garcia, Mario. Contemporary newspaper design: A structural approach (2nd ed.). New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 1987, 1981.
In circulation at the DLSU Library.
Greenwald, Martin L. and John C. Luttropp. Graphic design and production technology. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall, Inc., 2001.
The main reference for this class. In circulation at the DLSU Library. Copies of assigned chapters with department secretary.
Hurlburt, Allen. Grid: A modular system for the design and production of newpapers, magazines, and books. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1982.
Useful reference on the history and principles of the Grid system.
Maran, Ruth. Teach yourself HTML visually. California: IDG Books Worldwide, Inc., 1999.
One copy available in Department of Communication.
Nielsen, Jakob. Designing Web usability. Indiana: New Riders Publishing, 2000.
Key work in the contentious area of Web usability. One copy available in Department of Communication.
Rehe, Rolf. "Newspaper typography: Some dos and don'ts," in Designer's Guide to Typography. Nancy Aldrich-Auenzel and John Fernsell (Eds.). New York: Watson-Griptill Publications, 1991.
Found in Reference Section, 2nd floor, DLSU Library. Rehe's article is on pp. 78-83.
Spiekermann, Erik and E.M. Ginger. Stop stealing sheep & find out how type works. New York: Adobe Press, 1993.
An obsessive, visual reference on typography.
Turnbull and Baird. The graphics of communication (4th ed.). New York: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 1980.
The old standard. One copy on reserve at the DLSU Library.
The golden rectangle
Cynthia Lanius' lesson
Step-by-step instructions on drawing an approximation of a golden rectangle using graphing paper.
Golden ratio
More about the mathematics of the golden ratio, with visual suggestions of how a golden rectangle may be subdivided.
Typography and Design
typoGRAPHIC
A site devoted to the beauty of typography. Features an interactive presentation on the anatomy of type; requires Shockwave.
counterspace
Devoted to typography and its history; also requires Shockwave.
Glossary of typography terms
Self-explanatory. Part of the Adobe web site.
Color Contrast & Dimension in News Design
An interactive tutorial on the use of color in newspaper design. A crash course in color theory.
Internet history
A brief history of the Internet
A fairly detailed and technical history of the Internet, by the people who helped create it.
All about the Internet
A list of links related to the history of the Internet and related networks.
HTML tutorials
http://www.davesite.com/webstation/html
A step-by-step interactive tutorial that covers the basics of HTML. Each module includes a lesson, examples, and a do-it-yourself portion.
http://www.lissaexplains.com
For frustrated and intimidated HTML newbies. This HTML tutorial was created by an 11-year-old girl who wanted to share her expertise with other kids her own age.
WebMonkey HTML Tutorial
Also a good place to start; has a useful page that explains the basic concepts of HTML, and includes links to other resources within the WebMonkey site.
http://www.ncsa.uiuc.edu/General/Internet/WWW/HTMLPrimer.html
Another detailed HTML manual for more advanced Web designers.
Sites that offer free web space
Geocities
Tripod
AngelFire
FreeServers
Envy.nu
Web site design and creation resources
Nielsen, Jakob. Alertbox.
Archive of "Alertbox", an online column by Jakob Nielsen on current issues in Web usability.
Siegel, David. Creating killer Web sites.
Web guru and HTML terrorist David Siegel's groundbreaking book on web design. Best known for arriving at simple, elegant solutions to problems that confound serious Web designers.
Siegel, David. Secrets of successful Web sites.
Web guru and HTML terrorist David Siegel's second book on web design, this time oriented towards Web design as a business.
Creating killer web sites: The book site
The companion site to Siegel's book. You won't find everything from the book here; just enough to whet your appetite.
Secrets of successful Web sites: The book site
The companion site to Siegel's book. Contains useful templates for creating a project site and other resources for Web design firms.
Web wonk
An earlier collection of web design tips from David Siegel; the prototype for Creating killer web sites.
Visibone colorlab
A reference to the hexadecimal values of Web-safe colors with a point-and-click interface. Also allows you to compare color combinations.
The Quadzilla Archive
From the Web Developers Virtual Library. Calls itself the Ultimate HTML Reference on the Net, and it may be true.
WebMonkey
A HotWired! web site for web site creators who aren't afraid of getting their hands dirty.
Builder.Com
A resource for all things Web. If you have a problem you can probably find the solution here. Includes news, columns, tutorials, glossaries, discussion groups, and more.
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