Classes for Web Design

This certificate will prepare an individual with the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary
for Web design. In this series of courses you will learn the fundamentals of HTML and web site development. You will gain valuable experience with specific web development and graphic tools: Dreamweaver, a web design and coding application; Fireworks, a web graphic design and image optimization tool; and Flash, a web animation and multimedia application.

THE LOCATION
All classes are offered at California State University, Dominguez Hills in Carson. Web Design classes are convenient for people living and working in or near Los Angeles, Torrance, Long Beach, Carson, Compton, El Segundo, Palos Verdes, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, San Pedro, Hawthorne, Gardena, Lakewood, Paramount, Bellflower, Downey, Inglewood and other parts of the South Bay and Southern California.

CONVENIENT COURSE SCHEDULE
The courses have been scheduled for Friday evenings and Saturdays for the
convenience of working professionals.

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
A Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon the completion of four required courses and one elective. All courses provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs), and a certificate can be earned in one semester. Those who do not wish to pursue a certificate may take individual classes.

CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITES
Limited computer experience is all that in needed to take these courses. Students should be familiar with basic concepts of how to use a computer (either PC or Mac), including: loading and saving text files; using a mouse; accessing an external drive; and basic OS functionality (cut-copy-paste, keyboard shortcuts, etc). Programming experience is helpful, but not required.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Business professionals and students who want a thorough knowledge of Web design and development in a short period of time should attend these classes.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Courses are designed to prepare you for the following positions:

• Web Design / Integrator
• Web Developer
• Web Programmer
• Content Manager

COURSES
REQUIRED COURSES
(4 courses):

ELECTIVE COURSES
(Choose 1 of 2 courses):

Required Courses (Choose ALL of the following:)

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Prerequisite: Basic computer and typing skills; programming or word processing experience helpful.
This course is an HTML beginning-level workshop. Students will create a basic Web page for business, a non-profit organization, or for individual personal or professional use. Beginning principles of HTML include: proper HTML code structure, color selection, and placing images, text, and links on a page.
0.9 CEUs

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Prerequisite: Basic computer and typing skills; CIX 912, and/or basic knowledge of HTML.
This course builds on the skills gained in the Building a Better Web Site class. Topics covered include: a quick review of basic HTML structure, advanced tags, styling text with fonts, using tables to control layout, and creating online forms.
0.9 CEUs

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Prerequisite: Basic computer and typing skills; CIX 913, and/or intermediate knowledge of HTML.
This course builds on the skills gained in the Intermediate class and adds: building complex sites using CSS, frames, multimedia (sound, video & animation), adding JavaScript functionality, detailed FTP and directory structure overview, and more.
0.9 CEUs

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Prerequisite: Basic computer and typing skills; CIX 912, and/or intermediate knowledge of HTML
Learn to use this popular web design tool! Topics covered include: working with text and graphics, visual page design, tools for creating tables and forms, site management, implementing style sheets, and adding JavaScript or behaviors.
Topics by session:
Day 1: Creating Basic HTML with Dreamweaver
Day 2: Building Complete Websites with Templates
Day 3: Extending Your Web Page Design with CSS and JavaScript
Day 4: Site Management and Dreamweaver Tools
1.8 CEUs

Elective Courses (Choose ONE of the following:)

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Prerequisite: Basic computer and typing skills; CIX 912, and/or basic knowledge of HTML.
Flash is the web standard for vector graphics and animation. Designed for the web, Flash is used to create beautiful and compact animations, navigation, interfaces, ad banners, logos, technical illustrations, and full-length cartoons. Using Flash, web designers can create interactive vector graphics and animations without scripting.
1.2 CEUs

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Prerequisite: Basic computer and typing skills; Basic knowledge of HTML.
Macromedia Fireworks is the premier program for bridging the gap between graphic design and web development. Fireworks eliminates the need for expensive image editing programs with high learning curves, allowing you to manipulate photos design fantastic web graphics and create animation with little or no design experience, And, it takes things a step further: import your web design into or create a new design in Firworks, and let it optimize and slice your images, and create the HTML and JavaScript as well!
1.2 CEUs

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