Part-time adult education, evening classes: London: City Lit

HTML for beginners (for deaf people)

Learn the formatting language used to write webpages, how to apply it and how to structure a website in which various pages are linked together.

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Key course information

Dates
10/01/12 - 27/03/12

Day(s)
Tue

Duration
12 weeks

Time
18:00 - 21:00

Fees
Full fee: £88
Senior fee: £88
Concession: £52

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
YCP02*

Availability
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deafedu@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2725

Course outline

What is the course about?

This course will introduce you to the HTML formatting language used to write web pages and how this is applied in writing simple pages and designing basic web sites.

What topics will we cover?

Introduction to HTML and review of the World Wide Web.
Structure of Uniform Resource Locators.
Concept behind HTML
Basic formatting tags.
Hypertext links.
Graphics.
Tables.
Image maps.
Frames.
Meta tags and search engines.

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

Understand the concept behind HTML and the reason for its use.
Understand the structure of URLs and be able to manipulate them.
Design and write simple web pages incorporating text, images and tables.
Understand and use named points and relative addresses in hypertext links.
Plan and structure a web site in which a number of pages are linked together.

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

The course is aimed t beginners with HTML. You will need to have knowledge, or experience of:
Using the World Wide Web (www).
Using a simple word processor, or text editor.
Basic file management.

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?

The student will be taught using BSL.

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.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

No.

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

Yes. Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions.

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?

HTML: stage 2
Dreamweaver: stage 1.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2725

Fax: 020 7492 2745

deafedu@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times for BSL and Lipreading: Wednesday 14:00 – 15:00 (term-time only) All other advice by appointment

English, maths and computing courses for Deaf people

Tel: 020 7492 2726 (voice)

Email: deafskills@citylit.ac.uk

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