The
AFS:METHOD
Web Design
Contest
The AFS:METHOD Web Design Contest is open to Central Ohio high
school students in grades 9 through 12.
This web design competition
was created to recognize and reward high school students who create
web sites.
AFS:METHOD represents MarkEting, TecHnOlogy and Design. A balance
of these three key elements is AFS Web’s formula for creating a successful
website.
IMPORTANT DATES
•
Registration Opens on Monday, February 18, 2013
•Winner Announced on Tuesday, May 14, 2013
PRIZES
•
One (1) Grand Prize — $500
•Two (2) Honorable Mentions
About AFS Web
Established in 1997, AFS Web is a talented team of experienced software development, web consulting, and web design professionals in Columbus, Ohio. AFS specializes in web development, web applications, web design, and online marketing. They are creators of ZOOM CMS®, a content management solution.
www.afsweb.net/afsmethod
The AFS:METHOD Web Design Contest
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RULES & REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED PAGES AND SECTIONS
The website must contain the following sections and file names:
• Home Page (index.html) • Menu/main navigation
• Contact Page (contact.html) - Page must display the following information:
• Student Name • High School Name
• Credits Page (credits.html) – List of Content Attributions (see below)
CHEATING
Templates may not be used. All code and ideas must be original to the student.
CONTENT ATTRIBUTIONS/COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL
All entries must adhere to copyright laws. Students may not use intellectual property (images, sound, images, code) created by another person without obtaining written permission by the creator.
All graphics, text and multimedia components must be listed on the credits page (credits.html). Copyright status for each graphic and multimedia component used must be noted.
Instances of valid copyright statuses are as follows: • Student owns the rights to the content. • Student has gained permission to use the file.
Include the written permission documentation or a URL to the documentation proof.
• File is free to use. Include a URL reference to the source and a URL reference to show the file is free to use.
CASCADING STYLE SHEETS
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) must be created from scratch or by using Dreamweaver, Notepad++, or Visual Studio. Using a cascading style sheet from any other source will be considered cheating.
JAVASCRIPT
JavaScript is not a requirement for the web design contest. However, any use of JavaScript must be coded by the student. Any use of JavaScript code from the internet of other sources will be considered cheating with the exception of Javascript libraries (i.e. jQuery, MooTools, Prototype, etc.).
BROWSER PLUG-INS
Flash, Java, Silverlight and other technologies requiring plug-ins are not permitted.
GOAL
The goal of this competition is for participants to
create an original, 3-5 page website
, using HTML
and CSS, based on a topic selected by AFS Web. See page 4 for the Theme & Contest Milestones.
ELIGIBILITY
Any individual student in good standing in grades 9 through 12 in any Central Ohio public, private
or parochial school may enter.
Student must be sponsored by a teacher or guidance counselor.
NUMBER OF ENTRIES
A student may submit multiple entries, but is only eligible to win one prize. Entries should not have
been submitted for any other contest of this nature.
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PERMISSION TO PUBLISH
By entering the AFS:METHOD competition, each student is giving AFS Web permission to publish his or her work on its website and in all forms of promotional material, which may include print, electronic or other.
PARENT/GUARDIAN CONSENT
Student, parent/guardian of student, and teacher must sign the official entry form for the AFS:METHOD competition. In doing so, student, parent/guardian, and teacher state the following:
• All design, coding and production of the website was done by the student.
• Any graphics, text or multimedia components not created by the student is used with explicit permission by the creator(s) and properly credited.
• Student’s name and school may be used in publicity materials about the competition. • They will adhere to the rules of the competition
set forth by the competition organizers, as well as all federal, state and local laws.
JUDGING
Each site will be judged by no less than three (3) judges. The judges’ scores will be totaled to determine semi-finalists. All semi-finalist sites will be reviewed a second time by the judges in order to select a Grand Prize winner and two honorable mentions.
Sites will be evaluated for:
DESIGN
• Visual appeal and style (colors, fonts, use of white space)
• Ease of use
• Consistent look and feel
MARKETING AND CONTENT
• Appeal and relevance of content to target audience
• Correct spelling and grammar • Quality of writing and use of images • Good use of “content chunking”
TECHNOLOGY
• Well-formed HTML and CSS • Functionality
• Site performance (download speed) • Cross-browser compatibility
• Optimized graphics for best appearance and fast downloading
RESERVED RIGHTS
The decision of the judges is final.
The judges reserve the right to modify the competition rules or submission procedures during the competition if deemed necessary.
Winner will be notified via email by 12:00PM on Tuesday, May 14th, 2013. The winning design and honorable mentions
will be displayed on the competition website and on the AFS Web Facebook page.
www.afsweb.net/afsmethod
www.facebook.com/AFSWEB
IMPORTANT DATES
Registration Opens
February 18
thRegistration Closes
March 18
thForms must be emailed on this date. Or, mailed entry forms must be postmarked by March 18th.
Initial Design Deadline
April 8
thInitial designs must be emailed to afsmethod@ afsweb.net. See page 4 for Contest Theme and Milestones.
Final Coded Design
May 3
rdCoded design files must be zipped and sent to [email protected].
Winners Announced
May 14
thThe top 3 entries will be posted to the AFS Web Facebook page. The contest winner will be contacted via email.
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CREATE A RESTAURANT
Think of your favorite type of food. Now, create a restaurant! In order to get the word out, you will need the following things:
• An original restaurant name • An original logo
• Content for your website (i.e. information about your restaurant, a menu, photos, etc.)
• A website design
RESTAURANT NAME AND LOGO
Create an original name and a logo for your restaurant. It can be anything you want (as long as it’s original)! Study the logos of some of your favorite restaurants. Are the logos font-based or graphic-based? Does the font style represent a specific time, region or country? Make your logo readable and be creative!
CONTENT
Now that you have a restaurant name and logo, you will need content for your website.
MARKETING COPY
Write brief paragraphs that tell your web visitor about your restaurant and your food. You want to entice your web visitor to come to your restaurant.
PHOTOS & GRAPHICS
A restaurant website would not be complete without pictures of food to tempt your visitors’ palate. Great images sell a business and website!
DESIGN YOUR HOMEPAGE
Create a homepage design based on your logo and the content for your site. Design the look and feel of your site in your favorite design program (i.e. Photoshop, Fireworks, or CorelDRAW).
Key elements to include:
• Logo
• Main navigation • Marketing Copy • Photo/image • Footer
• Contact info or a call to action
SUBMIT YOUR INITIAL HOMEPAGE
DESIGN BY APRIL 8
THYour homepage design must be approved before coding your site. Be sure that all of the key elements are used in your design.
TO SUBMIT
Create a flattened image of your design. Use your full name as the filename (i.e. first_lastname.jpg). Email the .jpg to afsmethod@afsweb. net.
INSIDE PAGE
Create an inside page design for your website in your favorite design program before coding your site. This layout is usually a different layout than your homepage design.
CODE YOUR SITE
Once your homepage and inside page designs are done, code your website!
REQUIRED PAGES
Your website must be a minimum of three (3) pages and a maximum of five (5) pages.
You must include the following pages and filenames in your site:
1. Homepage – index.html 2. Credits – credits.html 3. Contact Us – contact.html See the Rules & Requirements regarding the information that needs to be listed on the Credits and Contact Us page.
If you choose to add two additional pages, be sure the information helps promote your restaurant.
FINAL CODED DESIGN
SUBMIT THE FINAL CODED DESIGN
BY 5:00PM ON FRIDAY, MAY 3
RDTO SUBMIT
1. Create a Compressed (ZIP) Folder preserving the folder and file structure of your website.
2. Rename the ZIP file to your full name:
i.e. firstname_lastname.zip 3. Email your ZIP file to
QUESTIONS?
Contact AFS Web at afsmethod@ afsweb.net if you have any questions about the contest.
AWWWARDS - WWW.AWWWARDS.COM
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HTML TUTORIAL - WEBDESIGN.ABOUT.COM
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Learn the correct way to code your site, as well as tips and tricks for using CSS.
RESOURCES & CREATIVE INSPIRATION
Visit the following websites for web design resources and inspiration for designing your site.
CONTEST THEME & MILESTONES
AFS:METHOD WEB DESIGN CONTEST — OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
STUDENT INFORMATION
(PLEASE PRINT)
Full Name
Birth Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
Address
City
State
Zip Code
PARTICIPANT’S SCHOOL INFORMATION
School Name
Address
City
State
Zip Code
Phone
TEACHER / GUIDANCE COUNSELOR INFORMATION
Each student must be sponsored by a teacher or guidance counselor.
Full Name
Position
Email Address
PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN INFORMATION
Full Name
Email Address
Phone
CONSENT
My parent or legal guardian, teacher/guidance counselor, and I acknowledge that I am entering the “AFS:METHOD Web Design Contest.” We accept the rules of the contest.
Student Signature Date
Teacher/Guidance Counselor Signature Date
Parent or Legal Guardian Signature Date
SUBMIT FORM
MAIL TO: AFS Web, ATTN: AFS:METHOD, 5500 New Albany Rd, Ste 300, New Albany, Ohio 43054
