Common Web Design Techniques Intermediate
Details
This course is designed for individuals getting started in Web design and development, and focuses on creating static sites. Dynamic, database-driven sites involve additional design approaches that are beyond the scope of this course. However, the concepts in this course still apply to dynamic content, since the focus is on what the user sees, rather than how the content is generated. This course is designed for anyone interested in learning some important principles of Web design that apply to just about any purpose or theme. You will explore several pitfalls of Web design and how to avoid them, and a variety of design tips and guidelines that you can use no matter what your Web site project entails. Students taking this course should have at least intermediate-level experience with HTML, including tables and forms, and familiarity or experience with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).
Outline
- Common Problems in Web Design
- The Planning Phase
- Choosing a Site Metaphor
- Content Outlining and Storyboarding
- Choosing a Design Approach
- Using Site Mock-ups
- Page Design Considerations
- Choosing the Right Image Format
- Optimizing Graphics
- Color 101
- Color and Design
- Authoring with HTML 4.01
- Validating Your Code
- Organization and Maintenance Techniques
- Styles that Break Down Gracefully
- Web Typography with CSS
- Principles of Usability
- Simple Usability Techniques
- Designing Effective Navigation
- Creating Accessible Sites
- HTML and CSS Accessibility Techniques
- Browser and Platform Issues
- Using Browser Detection Scripts
- Promoting Your Site: Meta Content
- Apply Your Knowledge
To accommodate busy companies, Computer Tutoring can tailor the training so that the maximum benefit is felt in the shortest amount of time. For instance if a company would like help on how to transform their Adobe Photoshop images for use on their website, plus they need to alter an Adobe InDesign file and ensure that it is polished ready to go to print then we can combine the two. If you are not sure then just ask. An experienced Computer Tutoring Trainer can give you a no obligation call to discuss.
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