Introduction to Web Development
- Grades: 6-8
- Number of Students: Up to 99, 250, or Unlimited
- Number of Lessons: 2 Units
- Hours of Content: 30
- Additional Resources: Flyer, Syllabus
Highlights:
Students use HTML and CSS to design, create, and breathe life into visually appealing web pages from scratch.
Curriculum or Lesson Topics:
Course Outline:
Designing for the Internet
Students learn the fundamentals of visual design, how to create layouts for the web using design software, and the best practices to make designs that a variety of people can enjoy.
Web Development Basics
Students begin the transition from web designer to web developer as we discuss the workings of the internet, the web browser and the foundational skills that will allow us to turn our designs to websites.
Projects:
Web Design Wire Frames
Students create a mood board and a collection of both block and high-fidelity wireframes utilizing their understanding of UI and UX design, the web design workflow, and visual hierarchy.
Technical Requirements:
Operating System
- Chromebook: Chome OS 100.0 or later
- Windows: 7, 8, 8.1, 10 or later
- Mac: OS X El Capitan 10.11 or later
- Linux: 64-bit Ubuntu 18.04+, Debian 10+, openSUSE 15.2+, or Fedora Linux 32+
Software Installed
- Google Chrome