Web Dev - Tips and Tricks


New Tips and Tricks

04/09/07 - Here is a list of industry standard Banner Ad pixel dimensions.

06/22/06 - The Gradient Mask with Alpha is a powerful design tool, Flash couldn't do it until now! Check out my tutorial to see how it's done.

06/16/06 - There are two new tips posted. The Flash Object covers how to embed flash into html and avoid getting that pesky white border that the latest release of IE puts around it.

The Dynamic Site Design class notes have been moved here. It talks about how to install, use and update a dynamic website using php/mysql in the open-source Joomla content management system. The notes were written for use on Mac OSX.

News

Best in Show Award

09/20/06 - I recieved a notice yesterday that I was awared "Best in Show" for portfolios from the Spring graduating class, 2006! This is exciting, and a great honor. You can visit my portfolio right here.

AiS - Portfolios

09/14/06 - The Art Institute of Seattle's latest graduating class from the Interactive Media Design (IMD) program had some outstanding portfolios to show. Congratz to all of you. You can view a collection of them at Turtle Project. Or visit them directly:
Stuart Strader -- http://www.stredarts.com
Jesse Morrison -- http://www.digitalmorrison.com
Tony Yoo -- http://tonyyoo.com/v2/
Irina Smoliankaia -- http://www.designformedia.com
Mel Reynolds -- http://www.melkezdesign.com
Raven Harrell -- http://www.raveninteractive.net
Kate Walton -- http://www.rainykate.com
James Carlysle -- http://www.carlyleworkshop.com

Flashforward Conference 2006 - Austin, Texas

06/16/06 - The Flashforward Conference is September 11-14th in Austin, TX. If you're looking for some great resources on Flash, motion graphics, and the next phase of web development, attend, if you're too broke to attend, check out the blog for updates and show notes. There's so much goodness in there I can't even tell you!. Check it out!.

Final Project Scope


An Offical IEP Form

For my final project I want to create an effective Individualized Education Program (IEP) form (shown right). A teacher will use a web based form to enter data about the student and that data will be saved on a server and then placed into a pre-formatted table that can be printed.

In addition to the printable data the database will perform version checks and store old versions to assure that everyone involved with the IEP process can have input and access to the IEP data. Having multiple version will allow multiple users to update the IEP at the same time and allow for recovery of previous versions if revisions are not approved by all parties.

A major aspect of this service is that the form will be available in sessions so that a teacher can work from any computer on the internet or in any timeframe. This will free up time to develop more effective and relevant content for the IEP.

[In addition to access, email addresses of all parties involved in the IEP process will be stored in the database and updates and deadline announcements will be sent out to streamline the process as well as create accountability to all parties involved.] This aspect will not be functional in this class.

The pre-formatted tables will meet all government standards for IEP's and eliminate the need for expensive software to format IEP's. Click here to see a list of IEP content. It is a cost effective solution to a complex government form. It will format for reproduction on 8.5" x 11" paper.

Short Bio

I received my BFA in communications with a graphic design emphasis from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma 4 years ago. The field has changed so much since then. I'm here to brush up on old techniques and pick up a few new ones along the way.

I sing tenor in choir, love RTS & FPS games, play baseball in the PSSBL, and work as a bartender to pay the rent.
My email is ryancdavidson@hotmail.com