Web Development Curriculum

Module 1

• Computer Fundamentals
• Hardware, User Accounts, Program Tools, Keyboard Shortcuts
• Project File Management
• Storing locations and files, Naming conventions
• Web Browsers
• Browser installation, Extending your Browser, Web Browser stats
• Program Introduction and Overview
• An introduction to programs they’ll be using; brief overview of each program

Module 2

• Adobe Photoshop
• Create and design web page mock-ups and layouts.
• Manipulate images
• Create and enhance vector base graphics

Module 3

• Illustrator
• Environment and Tools
• Create vector illustrations
   

Module 4

• Domain Names, Hosting & Fireworks
• Buying a domain name; Hosting plan
• Creating page layouts and animated GIF files
• Vector based layouts and artwork straight from Fireworks
   

Module 5

• Flash
• Design animations and author interactive content
• Mid Term – Project Check in

Module 6

• Flash Audio and Video
• Deliver streaming audio and video files
   

Module 7

• Dreamweaver
• Create XHTML based web pages using CSS
• Insert Flash files, use Javascript and Spry for drop-down menus, forms and interactivity
• Create templates, library items and more
   

Module 8

• Dreamweaver and Fireworks Mockups
• Take your graphic creations and prepare them for use and display in web pages
   

Module 9

• Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
• Using CSS, revisit Fireworks to explore page layouts and how to translate them to a working web page.

Module 10

• SEO and Drupal
• Introduction to SEO and Drupal
• Internet Business and Marketing
• Examine how people perceive and retain information
• Business side of the internet
   

Week 11

• Project Week
• Work on your project by putting it all together