Foundations of Web Design

Description

Explore interactive, real-world scenarios to learn basic Web design principles. From HTML to Adobe CS6 Dreamweaver and Photoshop, this course builds a strong foundation of Web design skills. 

Major Topics and Concepts

Semester 1

Decision Making
Research
Naming Conventions
Directory Structures
Copyright and Ethics
Netiquette
Browser Tutorial
E-mail Tutorial
Using Color Effectively
Exploring Good/Bad Web Design
Accessibility Issues
Index pages
HTML Tutorials
Basic HTML Coding
Converting .txt files to .html
Validating Web Sites
Downloading WinZip
WinZip (or ZipIt)
Absolute and Relative Values
Handling Images and Links
Online Resumes

Semester 2

Evaluating Web Site Criteria and Resources
Creating and Editing Images
Creating Buttons
Optimizing and Resizing Graphics
Distinguishing Professional Sites from Amateur Sites
Fine Points Review
Creating Outlines
Creating a WebQuest Project