In this course, students will learn the basics of designing and developing a web site. We'll take a look at design issues specific to web-based presentations, learn web page layout, effective navigation and developed into the design process. We examine some of the how-to's, in's, out's and pitfalls of using graphics, color and fonts on web pages as well as working with tables and CSS. Some site management techniques are covered, accessibility issues and working with domains and clients discussed.
Basics of Web Design
FYI - information on domains
Web design patterns
Site development processes
Purpose of a website
Planning your site
Design Principles
Design principles
Effective Page Layouts
Layout options
Using tables, layers, frames
Working with forms
Using CSS to add interest and flexibility to a design
Page Layout - Navigation
Principles of effective navigation
More than one way to navigate
Hierarchal organization
Task-based organization
Other ways to organize your navigation
Making navigation easy
Bread crumbs
Links, embedded and external
Error messages
Unified browsing hierarchy
High-visibility buttons
Accessibility issues
Managing Content
Speeding up your Site
Assisting your visitors with task completion
Writing for search engines
Printable pages
Version control
Searching the site
Color and Graphics
Using color on your pages
Flashing colors
Bright colors
Pros and cons of background colors
Contrast
Do's and don'ts of Graphics
Dimension vs weight
Wrapping text around a graphic
Using Background graphics
Banners and moving objects
Credibility
Site branding
Privacy policies
Disclaimers
Email subscriptions
Site Management
Site organization
Organizing associated files
Keeping prior versions
Directory structure and organization
Too many cooks in the kitchen - version control
Final Steps and Extras
Testing your site
When you need help testing
Online research
Important Notes: -
Duration of web designing course is 90-120 Days, Everyday 3 hours practical.
1 real time project also included in the course.
Careers in Web Designing
Working as FreeLance web designer.
Working on outsourced web designing projects.
Creating your own websites and earning with advertisements.