Introduction to Web Design

Course Description

This short introductory course gives you a great chance to have a go at designing a basic web page. If you enjoy this, then the next step is our Web Design Fundamentals course.

You will have the chance to design your own web page, using both text and graphics. It will introduce you to some of the simple elements of web design including:
• different browsers
• basic HTML tags
• hyperlinks
• images for web use
• the concept of styles and style sheets

At the end of this course you will have set up your own simple web page.

Entry requirements

You must already be proficient in using a computer and web browser. Ideally you should have completed ECDL or be able to demonstrate that you are at that level. You must have a good grasp of managing files and folders. Please call your nearest Learning Centre, to find out more.  As the course includes homework, you will need an Internet ready PC.

Qualifications

College Learning Centre Certificate.

Attendance

This course is comprised of 3 tutored sessions (1week apart). Some study is required between sessions. We strongly recommend that you attend all tutored sessions. Between tutored sessions you may book a PC at the college learning centre to practise and complete any homework.

Start Date and Venue

From Aug 2008.  Contact us at any one of our college learning centres to find out how to enrol.  Auchtertyre Learning Centre (Call Sandra or Elaine on 01599 566775), Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Learning Centre (Call Caroline on 01471 888430), Portree Learning Centre (Call Maggie, Carol or Ewan on 01478 614833), Columba 1400 Learning Centre (Call Jackie on 01478 611400). These courses are available at all of our college learning centres in Portree, Staffin, Sleat and the Kyle area. Check our course calendar for dates.  

Cost

£84.   This is an ILA Scotland approved course. Ask your college learning centre for more information on how to apply for this funding or call ILA Scotland free on 0808 100 1090.  Applications may take around 4 weeks.  Your ILA Scotland account must be in place, before you start this course.  The cost of this course includes all tutor based learning materials, the text book Head First, HTML with CSS & XHTML and access to learning centre pc.