Web Design 1

Class Details

• Small Class Size: You choose the size! Each group is capped at just eight students, ensuring personalized attention and fostering a collaborative learning environment.
• Start Date: The first student sets the time, offering flexibility for your schedule.
• Flexible Support: We prioritize your success. If needed, an additional instructor will be brought in to provide extra support, ensuring every student receives the guidance they need.
• Expert Guidance: Learn from highly qualified tutors with extensive experience in computer programming and a passion for teaching.
• Duration: The program is expected to take 3 to 6 months (or sooner), depending on the student's pace.
• Certificate Option: Students can take a final exam, proctored by Blue Ridge Boost instructors, to earn a certificate from CodeHS.

Why Choose CodeHS Classes at Blue Ridge Boost?

• Industry-Recognized Certification: Approved by the Virginia Department of Education, ensuring credibility and value for both college and career aspirations.
• Expert Instructors: Learn from qualified professionals who are dedicated to helping you succeed.

Web Design (Picasso) - Course Overview

• Level: High School
• Contact Hours: 150 hours
• Timeframe: Expected duration of 3 to 6 months (or sooner).

This project-based course teaches students how to build their own web pages using HTML and CSS. By the end of the course, students will have created their own live, mobile-responsive websites that serve as professional portfolios showcasing their work. Additionally, the course emphasizes practical skills that are highly relevant for college or the workforce.

What You'll Learn

Getting Started - What is the Web?

• Introduction to the Internet and its functionality.
• Study the societal impacts of the Internet over time.
• Set personal learning goals for the course.

HTML - Structuring Websites

• Learn the basics of HTML, the backbone of web pages.
• Explore various HTML tags and page structures.
• Create creative, functional web pages using HTML.

CSS - Styling Websites

• Learn CSS to style and enhance web pages.
• Explore the benefits of CSS for web design.
• Develop multiple styled web pages.

Project - Create Your Homepage

Build a personal website on a custom domain. Continuously update and refine the website throughout the course. This will serve as a portfolio for all your creative projects.

Advanced HTML and CSS

• Dive deeper into advanced HTML and CSS concepts.
• Apply techniques like visibility, image filtering, interaction, and animation.
• Create more sophisticated, professional websites.

Project - Tell a Story

Design and develop an animated, interactive web page that tells a story. Add the project to your portfolio website.

Bootstrap - Building Responsive Websites

• Learn Bootstrap, an HTML and CSS framework.
• Create professional, mobile-responsive websites.

Bootstrap Project

Create a responsive, professional website using Bootstrap.

Practice for the Certification Exam

Prepare for the final certification exam to showcase your web design expertise.