Web Site Design 1 : HTML CLASS 1 | CLASS 2 | CLASS 3 | CLASS 4 | CLASS 5 | CLASS 6 | CLASS 7

DESCRIPTION
This course is an introduction to HTML (HyperText Markup Language), which is used on the World Wide Web to generate home pages and sites. Participants will learn the basic skills needed to develop an appealing and functional Home Page. The process will include planning, layout, content and basic HTML codes. Students will understand how to plan a Web Page, the basic commands of HTML and how to establish links on their Home Page to other sites on the Web. As the class progresses, students will also add images, simple animations, email links, and sound to their Home Page. This course assumes that students have experience with word processing programs, such as Word, Simpletext, or WordPerfect. Students should also know how to browse the World Wide Web, especially using Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer.
SCHEDULE
CLASS 1
The official language of the WWW: HTML basics

CLASS 2
Web pages as content:  HTML layout elements, lists, and text controls

CLASS 3
Web pages as containers: HTML links, images, audio and video

CLASS 4
Positioning content on your Web page: HTML tables

CLASS 5
Accepting input: HTML Forms

CLASS 6
Designing with HTML

CLASS 7
Wrap-up and review: Publishing and promoting your Web page(s)

ASSIGNMENT
Plan, design, build, and publish at least two linked Web pages, containing textual content as well as graphics and links to other Web sites.
RECOMMENDED READING
Materials in this course are adapted from these excellent online resources: