Website Designing Curriculum
Module 1: Introduction to Web Design
- Understanding the basics of web design
- Evolution of the internet and websites
- Role of a web designer in the development process
- Introduction to essential web design tools and software
Module 2: HTML Fundamentals
- Structure of an HTML document
- HTML tags and elements
- Creating headings, paragraphs, lists, and links
Module 3: CSS Fundamentals
- Introduction to CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)
- Inline, internal, and external CSS
- Selectors, properties, and values
- Applying styles to text, backgrounds, and borders
- Box model: margins, padding, borders
- Working with colors and gradients
- Introduction to responsive design
Module 4: Layout and Positioning
- Creating a layout using CSS: divs and containers
- Floating and clearing elements
- Flexbox layout model
- CSS Grid layout model
- Positioning elements: relative, absolute, fixed
- Creating responsive layouts
Module 5: Typography and Fonts
- Importance of typography in web design
- Choosing appropriate web fonts
- Working with font properties
- Line height, letter spacing, and text alignment
- Creating appealing text styles
Module 6: JavaScript Basics
- Introduction to JavaScript and its role in web interactivity
- Variables, data types, and operators
- Control structures: conditions and loops
Module 7: DOM Manipulation
- Document Object Model (DOM) and its significance
- Selecting and modifying elements
- Event handling for interactivity
Module 8: Advanced JavaScript
- Functions and scope
- Arrays, objects, and JSON
Module 9: Responsive Web Design
- Introduction to responsive design concepts
- Media queries for different devices
- Fluid grids and flexible images
- Mobile-first vs. desktop-first approaches
- Testing and optimizing responsive websites
Module 10: Web Design Project
- Applying all learned concepts to a real-world project
- Planning and designing a complete website
- Iterative design process: wireframing, prototyping, feedback
- Building, testing, and refining the final website
Module 11: Web Design Portfolio
- Creating an online portfolio to showcase your work
- Presenting projects, case studies, and design process
- Importance of a strong online presence for a web designer