HTML: stage 2

Using a PC, learn how to construct a website and host it on the server with HTML and XHTML. Includes optimising graphics for the web. Knowledge required: 'HTML: stage 1' course or a working knowledge of HTML.

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Key course information

Dates
17/05/12 - 14/06/12

Day(s)
Thu

Duration
5 weeks

Time
18:00 - 21:00

Fees
Full fee: £154
Senior fee: £154
Concession: £74

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
CHL09

Availability
Available
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It may still be possible to enrol. Please call 020 7831 7831 to discuss. Please note that you will have missed some of the course content and it may not be possible for the tutor to fully cover this with you.

Course outline

What is the course about?

This course follows on from the very popular HTML for beginners course, and in it you will learn all the skills necessary to put a complete website together.

What topics will we cover?

Planning the design and structure of your website.
Creating pages so they have a similar look and feel using templates.
Adding sound and video to webpages.
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).
Controlling page layout with CSS
Creating forms.
Uploading pages to a server using FTP.
The concept of processing forms with server side scripts.
Creating an example site.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

Give your pages a similar look and feel.
Add sound and video to webpages.
Use a range of style settings for formatting.
Set formatting at different levels using cascading styles.
Set positioning and layout with CSS.
Upload and update your online site using FTP.
Understand the difference between client side and server side scripts.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

You will be expected to have completed the HTML for beginners course or have equivalent knowledge. If you have not done the HTML for beginners course, please check the course outline to see that you are familiar with what was covered. You will also need good basic computing and file management knowledge.

You should also be able to follow spoken and written instructions and add, subtract, multiply and divide.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Each student has their own computer.
Presentations will be made using computers, whiteboard, overhead screen and printed notes.
Step by step instruction, with demonstrations where appropriate, will help you grasp the concepts.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Learn to write Javascript
Web design using Dreamweaver courses.

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Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2515

computing@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times:

Tuesday 17.30 - 18.30; Wednesday 12.30 - 13.30

You do not need to book an appointment, just come along on the days and at the times listed.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
17/05/12 to 14/06/12	Thu	18:00 - 21:00	5 weeks	£154	£154	£74	CHL09	Started	» Select
13/10/11 to 10/11/11	Thu	18:00 - 21:00	5 weeks	£154	£154	£74	CHL07	Finished	» Select
09/02/12 to 08/03/12	Thu	18:00 - 21:00	5 weeks	£154	£154	£74	CHL08	Finished	» Select

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