Proposal for ARTS 600: Web & New Media
Concept: The overarching concept of this project is to explore the integration of modern web technologies and media forms to create interactive, dynamic web experiences. The focus will be on pushing the boundaries of traditional web design through innovative use of CMS capabilities, interactive elements, and visual storytelling.
Tutorials: During the tutorial phase, I will focus on acquiring and refining skills in several advanced web design and development tools. The tutorials will cover:
- Tutorial 01: Learning about LLMs, particularly ChatGPT, and developing a church blog writer GPT.
- Tutorial 02: Exploring Cornerstone by Themeco and its branding tools, focusing on micro interactions.
- Tutorial 03: Understanding and implementing Loopers in Themeco for efficient content replication.
- Tutorial 04: Combining Loopers with Dynamic Content for streamlined web content management, and learning CSS for animated mesh gradients.
Milestones:
- Week 8-14: Milestone Phases
- Week 8: Milestone 01 – Launch of “Unheaded” Blog Platform
- Week 10: Milestone 02 – Development of “Lone Suns” Portfolio
- Week 12: Milestone 03 – Advanced Customization with ACF Pro
- Week 14: Milestone 04 – Launch of “Biblonauts” Website
- Odd weeks (9, 11, 13): Working on next Milestones
Deliverables:
- “Unheaded” – A minimalist, text-only blog platform inspired by Medium’s design.
- “Lone Suns” – A one-page portfolio website showcasing a variety of projects.
- “Biblonauts” – A scalable Bible study course website.
- Detailed project documentation and a reflective journal of the learning process.
- Final presentation summarizing the project development and outcomes.
Tools Used:
- WordPress CMS
- ACF Pro Plugin
- Cornerstone Page Builder
- CSS for animated gradients
- AI tools for automated content generation
Proposed Timeline (15 Weeks):
Week 1-2: Planning and Initial Research
Week 3-6: Tutorials
Weeks 8-14: Milestones
- Week 3: Tutorial 01 – ChatGPT and Custom GPTs
- Week 4: Tutorial 02 – Branding Tools and Micro Interactions with Cornerstone
- Week 5: Tutorial 03 – Mastering Loopers in Themeco
- Week 6: Tutorial 04 – Dynamic Content and CSS Animated Backgrounds
Week 7: Final Proposal Preparation
Week 8-14: Milestones - Week 8: Milestone 01 – Launch of “Unheaded” Blog Platform
- Week 10: Milestone 02 – Development of “Lone Suns” Portfolio
- Week 12: Milestone 03 – Advanced Customization with ACF Pro
- Week 14: Milestone 04 – Launch of “Biblonauts” Website
Odd weeks (9, 11, 13): Working on next Milestones
Week 15: Final Review and Presentation