Web designing and Desktop Publishing Skills
A six-month short-term course in Introduction to Web Designing and Desktop Publishing offers a comprehensive overview of creating and managing digital and print content. The web designing segment focuses on foundational skills such as HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript, teaching students how to build and style user-friendly, responsive websites. The desktop publishing portion covers design principles and software tools like Adobe InDesign and Illustrator, enabling students to create professional-quality print materials such as brochures, flyers, and newsletters. This course integrates hands-on projects and practical applications, equipping learners with the skills to effectively design and publish content across various platforms..
- Duration 6 Months
- Skill level Beginner
- Language English
- Assessments Yes
Course Overview
1. Introduction to Web Design and Development
• Overview of web design principles and best practices.
• Understanding the role of HTML, DHTML, and JavaScript in web development.
• Introduction to web browsers and developer tools.
2. HTML Basics
• Structure of an HTML document.
• HTML elements and tags.
• Text formatting and semantic markup.
• Working with links, images, and multimedia.
• Creating tables and forms.
• HTML5 features and enhancements.
3. Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
• Introduction to CSS and its role in styling web pages.
• CSS syntax and selectors.
• Styling text, backgrounds, and borders.
• Box model and layout techniques.
• Responsive web design principles.
4. Dynamic HTML (DHTML)
• Introduction to DHTML and its benefits.
• Using JavaScript to manipulate HTML elements dynamically.
• DOM (Document Object Model) manipulation.
• Event handling and event-driven programming.
• Creating interactive web content with DHTML.
5. JavaScript Fundamentals
• Introduction to JavaScript and its role in web development.
• JavaScript syntax and variables.
• Control structures (if statements, loops).
• Functions and scope.
• Working with arrays and objects.
• Error handling and debugging techniques.
6. Web Design Tools and Software
• Overview of popular web design tools and software (e.g., Canva,Adobe Illustrator, Sublime Text,Wordpress)
• Hands-on practice with web design software for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript development.
8. Desktop Publishing Basics
• Introduction to desktop publishing (DTP) concepts and applications.
• Understanding layout design principles.
• Using DTP software for document creation and design (e.g., Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Publisher).
9. Final Assessment and Certification
• Practical assessment to demonstrate proficiency in web design and desktop publishing skills.
• Award of certificate upon successful completion of the course.
Facilitators
- Dr.A. SenthilKumar
- Dr. M. Ashok Kumar
- Miss. Liwa’ul Hamdi Labaran
- Mr. Abdullahi Sani
- Mr. Ibrahim Yekeen Olamilekan
- Mr. Victor Lawani
- Mr. Abel Onyoh
- Mr. Henry Dekeh Vicent
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