Web design using Dreamweaver for artists and craftspeople

This course is for artists, designers, craftspeople and photographers who want to learn how to design their own website. Ideal for beginners, but you must be computer literate at a basic level. All software used is cross platform.

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Key course information

Dates
26/04/12 - 28/06/12

Day(s)
Thu

Duration
10 weeks

Time
18:00 - 21:00

Fees
Full fee: £281
Senior fee: £281
Concession: £140

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VG299

Availability
This date is full

This course is full

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Course outline

What is the course about?

For beginners who have an interest in learning about the internet and designing their own web page and site. This course will give you a thorough introduction to the concepts and practical skills necessary.

What topics will we cover?

- How to select a domain name and web host
- Use Dreamweaver CS4 to build simple web pages
- What is HTML and the basic HTML structure
- What is CSS and how to create CSS to style HTML structures
- Use Photoshop CS4 to prepare images for the web
- The basic steps to planning a website.
- How to optimise your web pages for Search Engines
- Create a simple image gallery
- Embed video to a web page
- Upload the website to a server.

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

- Use Dreamweaver to create web pages and manage a web site
- Learn basic HTML and CSS
- Use Photoshop to prepare images for the web
- Create a simple static web site with a gallery(s) to showcase your artistic work.
- Publish your website to a server.

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

This is a beginner's class, but you will need to be computer literate at a basic level. Please note that you will be using Apple Macs, not PCs, although all the software used on this course is cross platform.

You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion. You should be able to use numbers and be able to do simple measurements and calculations.

Please look at the rest of the course outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support in your English and Maths skills to help you to take part fully in this class.

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

Through a carefully structured programme of lectures, demonstrations, discussions, guidance notes, and through the development of your own website. The digital arts studio also uses a computer projector for step-by-step instructions. Each student will have their own workstation, all of which are on-line.

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

Nothing needs to be bought before the course starts. CD-R's can be purchased from the college for saving completed work during any class.

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. You will produce practical work which will also indicate your progress, as will your folio for the Cambridge validation.

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?

Further computer courses on offer at City Lit such as intermediate Photoshop and Flash, using our digital arts open access facility for further work or specialist courses in the digital arts studio.

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 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

Please email us for advice or call us during these times:

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays - 9.00 -12.00 & 15:00-18:00

Thursdays - 9.00-12.00

Saturdays - 14.00-17.00

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
26/04/12 to 28/06/12	Thu	18:00 - 21:00	10 weeks	£281	£281	£140	VG299	Full	» Select
29/09/11 to 01/12/11	Thu	18:00 - 21:00	10 weeks	£281	£281	N/A	VG297	Finished	» Select
19/01/12 to 22/03/12	Thu	18:00 - 21:00	10 weeks	£281	£281	£140	VG298	Finished	» Select
16/02/12 to 29/03/12	Thu	10:30 - 13:30	7 weeks	£199	£199	£94	VG276	Finished	» Select

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Visual arts

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

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