Course Title: Web Design Essentials

Desired Outcome:
Upon completing this course, students will have a strong foundation in web design, enabling them to create aesthetically pleasing, user-friendly, and functional websites. They will understand key design principles, tools, and techniques.

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Web Design

• Lessons:

  1. What is Web Design?
  2. The Role of Web Design in the Digital World
  3. Web Design Principles and Trends
  4. Setting Up Your Web Design Toolkit

• Learning Objectives:
  By the end of this module, students will understand what web design is, recognize the importance of web design in the digital age, grasp key design principles and current trends, and set up essential tools for web design.

• Real-World Applications:
  Apply web design concepts to create visually appealing and functional websites.

• Activities:

  • Set up essential web design tools
  • Explore real-world web design examples and trends

Module 2: Design Principles and User Experience (UX)

• Lessons:

  1. Layout and Composition
  2. Color Theory and Typography
  3. Visual Hierarchy and Navigation
  4. User-Centered Design and UX

• Learning Objectives:
  After this module, students will be proficient in layout and composition, color theory, typography, visual hierarchy, and user-centered design for a superior user experience.

• Real-World Applications:
  Create user-friendly and aesthetically pleasing websites that engage and delight visitors.

• Activities:

  • Design website layouts and compositions
  • Work with color theory and typography
  • Create visual hierarchies and navigation structures
  • Implement user-centered design and UX principles

Module 3: Tools and Technologies in Web Design

• Lessons:

  1. Design Software and Prototyping Tools
  2. HTML and CSS Fundamentals
  3. Responsive Design and Mobile Optimization
  4. Web Accessibility and Usability

• Learning Objectives:
  By the end of this module, students will be proficient in using design software and prototyping tools, understand the fundamentals of HTML and CSS, create responsive designs for various devices, and ensure web accessibility and usability.

• Real-World Applications:
  Design and develop websites using industry-standard tools and technologies.

• Activities:

  • Use design software and prototyping tools
  • Work with HTML and CSS for web development
  • Create responsive designs for different screens
  • Enhance web accessibility and usability

Module 4: Portfolio Development and Best Practices

• Lessons:

  1. Creating a Web Design Portfolio
  2. Building an Online Presence
  3. Freelancing and Web Design Career
  4. Best Practices and Future Trends

• Learning Objectives:
  After this module, students will know how to create a web design portfolio, establish an online presence, explore freelancing opportunities, and stay updated with best practices and future trends.

• Real-World Applications:
  Showcase your web design skills to potential clients or employers, build a web design career, and adapt to the evolving industry.

• Activities:

  • Create a web design portfolio
  • Establish an online presence
  • Explore freelancing opportunities
  • Stay updated with web design best practices and future trends