Full-Time Courses
Web Design Certificate
Certificate course starts:
12 Jan 09, 16 Mar 09, 01 Jun 09, 12 Oct 09
Course fees:
18 week Certificate £2,875
The Internet is at the cutting edge of 'new media' and the rapid expansion of global business online means there is an unprecedented demand for digital media talent in all sectors of today's business world. The Web Design Certificate has been designed to give you the skills required to meet this need.
The course starts with the basic building blocks of HTML development. It is aimed both at students who are complete beginners in this field and also those who have an in-depth knowledge of other technologies but need to update their current skill base in this cutting edge industry.
The course is 'hands-on' and uses student centred learning to complete projects that are geared toward industry. The groups are small and lead by a successful, practicing web-designer.
Training is built around familiarisation with the essential industry standard web construction tools, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Macromedia Flash and Macromedia Fireworks, giving students readily adaptable skills that will be applicable in all manner of internet based roles.
Syllabus:
- Macromedia Dreamweaver, the environment & site management
- Working with images, image maps & creating rollovers
- Design using cascading style sheets
- Fundamental Javascript, PHP scripting & ASP
- Database integrated web applications
- Practical use & integration of Flash
- Site structure, layout & navigation
- Fully integrated individual website design project
Careers - including CV preparation, interview skills training & job search.
NB: A more detailed breakdown of the wide range of subject areas covered in this syllabus is available on request.
Qualifications awarded by Hove College and Open College Network (OCN).
The course itself proved to be extremely interesting and in-depth. Although very intensive, the tutor's teaching methods are clear and concise and he always took the time to ensure we understood everything.
