Final Project

• Video Overview for Final Project [7:51]

Using Omeka, you will demonstrate your ability to build a small repository of images using primary and/or secondary sources. Take those images and create a coherent and compelling story through an on-line exhibit.

Part 1 (15 points) Install Exhibit Builder plugin

• In your plugin, click Add an Exhibit to build an exhibit that tells a story and/or documents the photos you have uploaded to the repository.
• If you have not already, you can create a collection, and add your images to that collection so they “live” somewhere, but it’s not required. But if your images are not associated with a collection, they can still be incorporated in your exhibit.
• Create an image gallery inside your exhibit, and add your images.
• Create 3 pages that include text and images that tell a story ( approximately 250 words for all). Consider the sequence, if there is one, to your pages.

Part 2 (10 Points) Install Simple Pages plugin

• Using Simple Pages, you will create several "About" type pages for the site:
• Create a “staffing” page that includes you as a project director and your role, and two other fictitious names, with their job titles and explanation of roles in the project.
  • The positions and roles should be based on an exemplary digital repository on the web, perhaps one we’ve already looked at in class.
• Create a “funding” page. Use something like NTA (“National Trust for the Arts”) or something similarly fictitious that tells the background of when the project started, funding, other details–check out exemplary sites for inspiration (50 words).
• Create a “links” or “related resources” page, with short descriptions of each link. Link out to three related sources on your project.

Part 3 (5 Points) Navigation, Look and Feel and Coherence

• Omeka affords you navigational and graphical options to make the site fit your vision. Consider these options:
  • In the Appearance page of your Omeka theme, make useful choices about navigational buttons exposed to the user.
  • You may designate the landing page (the link you send me), to land on the exhibit or a collection or the main site.
  • The exhibit might have an alternative Omeka theme assigned to it, different from the main site if you wish.
  • Which buttons do you want exposed and where?
  • What do you label the buttons?

***2 points of extra credit*** Add images of head shots to your staffing pages. The pictures can be fictitious or annoymous in some manner, not unless you are OK with the public viewing them.

• Past Student Projects

• Hemingway’s Home
• Exotic Fish of the World
• Souvenir Buildings
• Electrical Outlets of Distinction

• Hike Iceland

• This assignment is worth 30 points.
• Due: Thursday, July 3rd by Midnight
• Once completed, email me the link to your Omeka website.
• This is a group assignment, so feel free to help, suggest and comment on each other’s work and questions on the discussion board.