511 Introduction to Web Design 1 Credit

Introduction to Web Design is a yearlong course designed as an elective for sophomores, juniors and seniors. The course begins with Web Design Fundamentals and Preparation of your Web Site. The course covers Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and introduces students to Photoshop and Dreamweaver. Students will do text and classroom work in addition to peer group activities and independent projects. Students typically develop one Web Site per making period. Students taking this course must have passed Intro to Computer Applications. Students will also be taught Photoshop as it pertains to Web Design. The course concludes with a Capstone Project where students Design, Develop and Deliver a genuine functional Web Site to a real entity such as a nonprofit organization, teacher, etc. Final Project is worth 60% of the fourth marking period grade.