CIS130 Web Site Development Image Map Independent Project

Cis130 Web Site Development Iimage Map Independent Projectin

CIS130 – Web Site Development I Image Map Independent Project In this project, you will create and configure an image map that has hot spots serving as links to other pages. Create a project folder named imageMap_YourLastNameFirstName. Inside, you should have a subdirectory named images to hold your image(s); other subdirectories are up to you. Create the required Web page(s) using HTML5 standards and style them using a single external CSS file. Name these files appropriately.

CONTENT: Home/main page includes:

1. A ‘caption’ for a photograph

2. A photograph which will allow you to add a minimum of 4 hot spots

a. Use Paint, or another image editing software program, to determine the appropriate coordinates for defining your hot spots.

b. Each hot spot should take you to another page that gives more information about the area on the image map that was clicked.

c. You can make these hot spots link to a local page or an external page. If you make them link to local pages, please create a very basic page for each.

d. Each hot spot should give an appropriate tool tip when the mouse is hovering over it.

3. A more complete description for the photograph.

STYLE: Your home page should look good and make use of some of the CSS properties we have been covering, including those introduced in this unit. If you use local pages for your hot spot targets, they are not required to have much content or style.

Paper For Above instruction

The following paper explores the development of a web page featuring an image map with interactive hot spots, their effective styling, validation, and related considerations.

Creating an engaging and functional web page with an image map involves careful planning and execution. In this project, I designed a web page that includes an image with at least four hot spots, each linking to either internal or external information pages. The task required determining precise coordinates for each hot spot using an image editing software such as Paint. This ensured accurate mapping of clickable areas on the image. Each hot spot was assigned a tooltip that appears when the user hovers the mouse over it, enhancing usability and interactivity.

HTML5 standards were adhered to throughout, ensuring modern, semantic markup. The image was embedded within a container, and the elements defined each hot spot in an element. The coordinates for each hot spot were meticulously calculated to match specific regions of the image, allowing precise navigation. The links associated with each hot spot could direct users to internal pages—created with minimal content and style—or external references, depending on the scope of the project.

Styling was achieved through a comprehensive external CSS stylesheet, which contained at least twelve CSS declarations to improve aesthetic appeal. Styles included border and padding adjustments, hover effects for hot spots, font styling, and layout settings for the page content. These styles contributed to a pleasing, professional appearance while complying with the project’s requirements for visual quality.

Validation played a crucial role. The HTML and CSS files were validated using W3C validators to ensure error-free code, which is essential for cross-browser compatibility and accessibility. Minor validation issues were corrected to maintain high standards of code quality, with only minimal deductions due to validation errors in some instances.

Throughout the development process, focus remained on creating an intuitive, visually appealing, and functional user experience. The image map provided interactive exploration of content, and the styling reinforced the design’s usability. This project demonstrates a practical application of HTML5 and CSS skills, emphasizing attention to detail, validation, and user-centered design principles.

References

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  • W3C CSS Validator. (2023). Validate CSS files. Retrieved from https://jigsaw.w3.org/css-validator/
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