Web Design Using XHTML, HTML & CSS: Level 1

COURSE OUTLINE:

Description In this course, you will examine the basics of foundational web technology and create your own functional web pages using markup languages such as Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Extensible Hypertext Markup Language (XHTML), and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). In class exercises include creating, designing and linking web pages with text, graphics, and data tables.

Audience
This course is intended for students who are interested in creating web pages and web sites using popular web publishing technologies. Skills learned in this class will also be beneficial to new or current Adobe Dreamweaver users.

Prerequisites
Familiarity with Internet Explorer 7 and Firefox recommended.

Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Create a basic web page.
  • Structure the content on your web page.
  • Apply styles to the page elements.
  • Create, modify, and format a table.
  • Link web pages.

Course Content

LESSON 1: CREATING A BASIC WEB PAGE

Topic 1A: Introduction to Web Design and Development
Topic 1B: Create a Basic Page Structure

LESSON 2: STRUCTURING CONTENT

Topic 2A: Create Headings and Horizontal Rules
Topic 2B: Control Text Flow
Topic 2C: Create Lists

LESSON 3: APPLYING STYLES USING CSS

Topic 3A: Format Text
Topic 3B: Format Lists
Topic 3C: Format Images
Topic 3D: Modify Page Background

LESSON 4: WORKING WITH TABLES

Topic 4A: Create a Table
Topic 4B: Modify the Table Structure
Topic 4C: Format the Table

LESSON 5: LINKING WEB PAGES

Topic 5A: Create Hypertext Links
Topic 5B: Create Image Links
Topic 5C: Create Email Links
Topic 5D: Format Links