Courses

This course prepares students for an entry level Web Development position.

Students are provided with a hands-on introduction to the universal architecture of the web. This course covers website construction principles including:

• Website Planning: Objectives, Information Architecture, UX
• Google websites
• WordPress CMS hosted or managed
• Mobile First: Native Applications vs Web Applications for the Mobile Devices
• HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Course Structure:

1. Week 1. HTML, CSS, semantic web design, the CSS Box model. Students will be able to:
   • Create hypertext markup language (HTML) documents.
   • Create cascading style sheets (CSS).
   • Identify different key elements of a web page.
   • Create HTML elements and related attributes.
   • Explain how HTML and CSS are associated.
   • Describe the CSS Box model.
2. Class 2. Building from a Mockup Students will be able to:
   • Develop a mockup as a website development plan.
   • Define a website development problem and related strategy for problem solving.
   • Explain the rationale for using a mockup during web development planning and implementation.
   • Understand the role of documentation in catching errors and website flaws early in the process.
3. Class 3. Tables. CSS techniques. Students will be able to:
   • Create HTML tables to arrange data in columns and rows.
   • Develop an approach for using table styles, headers, borders, and sizes.
   • Create cascading style sheets to control the layout of multiple web pages.
   • Understand the difference between inline, internal, and external CSS.
4. Class 4. Multipage website. Students will be able to:
   • Navigations and Manus.
   • Create content for multiple web pages.
   • Use different styling techniques to accomplish a professional look.
5. Class 5.  Forms. Students will be able to:
   • Create HTML forms to collect user input.
   • Use form attributes to control form behavior.
   • Design different form elements.
   • Distinguish between different form input types.
   • Use input attributes to control form values for various elements.

Each class is project based - your chance to build your own Digital Profile!

• Introduction or review of prior class topics / homework-related or general questions
• Hands-on lab demonstration
• Homework assignment
• Wrap up and Q & A
• Short breaks will be taken throughout the session as determined by the mentor to allow for healthy stretching, refreshment, or to engage in a simple conversation with classmates.