CIS 2060 - Introduction to Web Design

Clock Hours: 73

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Prerequisites: PC Operator Certificate

Course Description:
This course is an introduction to how to create web sites that are compelling and fit specific purposes or audiences. It will introduce the student to correct uses of white space, font choices, graphics, and information. The student will be introduced to responsive web design along with the various web design software available today.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Course Competencies:

Understand the different environments and tools used for web design.
Know the difference in accessing the Internet and the Web via cable internet, fixed and mobile wireless, telephone line access or internet service providers.
Identify the types of websites including personal, organizational, topical and commercial.
Understand the different web design roles: creative, technical, oversight.
Apply basic web design principles such as balance and proximity, contract and focus, and unity with visual identity.
Address web publishing issues.
Learn web publishing fundamentals.
Plan a successful website.
Select the websites structure using linear/tutorial or webbed or hierarchical structures.
Define the 6 step site plan checklist.
Understand how to use typography and images.
Gain knowledge in using multimedia and interactivity elements including animated GIFs, rich interactive applications, avatars, and gadgets.
Promote and maintain a website.
Understand Responsive Web Design, cascading style sheets, and search engine optimization.
Define and describe in detail the six steps in developing a solid web design plan.
Explain HTML tags and attributes in web design.
Determine a website’s general content.