Objective:
The primary goal of this lesson is to provide adult learners with a solid foundation in the essential skills of web design. By the end of this lesson, learners will understand and be able to apply the core building blocks of web design to create basic, yet effective, web pages. This will set the stage for further development and refinement of web design proficiency, with a focus on practical, real-world application.
Comprehensive Content Overview:
Web design is a multifaceted discipline involving a variety of skills. To master the essentials, one must understand:
- HTML (Hypertext Markup Language).
- CSS (Cascading Style Sheets).
- Basic principles of design (color theory, typography, layout).
- User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) design principles.
- Responsive design.
- SEO basics.
Each of these components plays a critical role in developing a well-designed and functional website.
In-depth Explanations with Actionable Insights:
HTML Foundations HTML is the skeleton of a web page. It structures the content with elements such as headings, paragraphs, lists, links, and images.
Example:
HTML Element Description Example Code <h1> Main heading <h1>Your Main Heading</h1> <p> Paragraph <p>This is a paragraph.</p> <a> Hyperlink <a href=”https://example.com”>Click here</a>
CSS Styling CSS is used to style the HTML content, including fonts, colors, spacing, and layout.
Example:
/* CSS code */ h1 { color: blue; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; } p { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; }
Design Principles Effective design is more than making a ...
