Commissioned by the University of Sunderland Design Department I was part of a team building a website on which the University could showcase student work. The project was originally undertaken by a group of students but abandoned the project after graduating. Our job was simply to pick up where they left off.
The site was built in HTML and PHP with a MySQL database behind it. The University wanted a platform where they could upload student work for each specified course, providing a brief description of the piece and information on the student. This meant allowing users to a management window where the items could be edited and updated, while providing a public gallery and information space for guest users.
My main responsibilities were to convert the existing PHP scripting to a newer format, and add new functionality as requested by the client. This included uploading video files and producing thumbnails, an email contact page, database redesign and robust navigation linking, all to be done in time for the deadline set by the client.
The project was delivered on time in March 2015.
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