Web Design is the process of creating websites. It encompasses several different aspects, including research, webpage wire framing (visual structure) mock ups and layouts, content production, and graphic design.
Web Designers prepare content for the Web. This role is mainly related to the styling and layout of pages with content, including text and images.
Apps and Skills
Research
Marketing and Advertising
Sketching
Project planning and management
Adobe Photoshop : the basics
Copyright and fair use laws and standards
Animated Gifs
Wireframes
One page website
Working with website builders
Design principles and elements
QR Code creation
Writing and managing a Blog
Internet commenting protocols
Basic html and CSS coding
Page Layout
Teamwork
Individual work
Understanding the client and target audience
Web Vocabulary
Creativity and idea development
And more...
SKILLS YOU WILL LEARN
Adobe CC (Creative Cloud) : Photoshop
Google (including google classroom and google sites)
Blogger
Weebly for Education
One hour of code (code.org)
Code Academy
QR Code (generator and reader)
Website builders
And more...
APPS/SITES WE WORK WITH
PROJECTS
Actually, It's really more than a week and a fun introduction to coding.
Every Monday students write and showcase their design skills in a personal Blog
Portfolio Website the student creates to showcase student work and highlight challenges and achievements.
From sketch to wireframe to slices to one page site viewable in a browser