Web Design 1A

7th and 8th Grade / Semester

Students use the internet for research and enjoyment, but what do they know about designing and creating for the internet that they access every day? In this fun, hands-on course, students will have the opportunity to create webpages and websites using HTML coding. Previous knowledge of web design or coding is not required. Topics covered may include features that make a page attractive, easy to navigate and that will attract visitors.

This course will include planning a webpage, basic design, layout, construction and visual design using the principles of art and good navigation. Students will have the opportunity to use Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Flash, Inspiration, Photo Booth, GarageBand and other software that will extend their learning. This course is taught in a Mac environment, but all skills are transferable to the PC environment. Students who grasp the concepts presented in this class will have the opportunity to extend their own learning through the use of software, online resources or classroom resources to create personal sites or sites for non-profits.