Part 1. Reading
In preparation for our guest speaker, Steven McDonald, RISD’s General Counsel, read this packet (16MB) as an overview of fundamental intellectual property concepts. Make a note of any questions that come up as you go.
Part 2. SiteMap
A sitemap is a document that represents the relationships and organization of all pages within a website. Create a sitemap for your website that defines the scope of work you plan to show, the organizational structure you plan to use, and the kinds of content you plan to include. If you already have a website, this is a chance to think critically about how it can be improved. The format of this document is up to you, but it should clearly express scope (how much you will include, what you will include) and structure (how things will be organized, how pages will be related, how navigation will work). It does not need to be visual, but often it is easier to show scope and structure in graphic or chart form. You are encouraged to try using LucidChart, and you all should receive an invitation to create a free account. As students with an .edu email adress, you can get a professional account for free. Whichever format you create your sitemap in, share it with the group in a new post. Be sure to mark it with “assignment 6” as the category.
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