I don’t really have an issue with the updated site’s layout; it’s the content that I feel needs improvement and organization. I thought the large slide show on the how page was a nice use of space and the images felt like the most “New Media” part about the site.
I felt that the first page should contain events as way to be more effectively communicated to students. If there is just a menu tab that says “Events” it can easily be ignored if that is not what a viewer is originally seeking.
Definitely should be a place for new students to look at; telling them things like “What is new media?” “What do you need for New Media?” (laptops, arduino, software, etc.) On campus resources (Ex: CML, equipment room in the IMRC). The Curriculum should be listed. perhaps a brief explanation of what kind of careers a New Media Grad could qualify for.
“Alt Links” could be a section with links to sites that are related to the new media department.
I figured a “student forum” could be where NMD students try to recruit other students to assist in projects…