Introduction to Web Design and Development

• Understanding the Web: What is a website?

• Web Design vs Web Development

• Front-End vs Back-End: A simplified overview

• Overview of modern website structures and technologies

• Tools of the trade: Browsers, Code Editors, and Developer Tools

Getting Started with HTML

• Structure of an HTML document

• Headings, paragraphs, links, images, and lists

• Forms and tables

• Semantic HTML and best practices

CSS Basics for Styling

• Linking CSS to HTML

• Selectors, properties, and values

• Colors, fonts, margins, padding, and borders

• Box model explained

Layout and Responsive Design

• CSS layout techniques: Flexbox and Grid

• Creating responsive layouts with media queries

• Mobile-first design approach

• Designing for accessibility and usability

Introduction to Web Design Principles

• Principles of good design: alignment, contrast, balance, and hierarchy

• Color theory and how to use color effectively

• Choosing the right typography

• Visual consistency and branding

• Creating wireframes and mockups

JavaScript Basics for Interactivity

• What is JavaScript and where does it fit?

• Variables, data types, and operators

• Functions, events, and user interactions

• DOM manipulation: dynamically changing website content

• Simple form validation with JavaScript

Web Design Tools and Platforms

• Introduction to design tools (Canva, Figma, Adobe XD)

• Creating website mockups and design prototypes

• Inspecting and exporting assets from design tools

• Intro to website builders (WordPress, Wix) for visual creation

Project: Building a Complete Website

• Planning your website: purpose, audience, and structure

• Designing a homepage and subpages

• Building layout with HTML & CSS

• Adding interactivity with JavaScript

• Making the site responsive for all devices

• Testing for functionality and browser compatibility

Website Optimization and Deployment

• Best practices for image optimization and website performance

• Basic SEO (Search Engine Optimization) essentials

• Getting your domain and hosting

• Uploading your site using FTP or GitHub Pages

• Using tools like Netlify or Vercel for free hosting

Bonus Topics (Optional/Advanced)

• Intro to Git and version control

• CSS pre-processors (SASS/SCSS)

• Using frameworks like Bootstrap

• Basic animation with CSS and JavaScript

• Introduction to content management systems (CMS)

Final Project & Portfolio Development

• Design and develop a personal or business website from scratch

• Present your project with a responsive layout, modern UI, and working features

• Build a simple online portfolio to showcase your work

Course Details

• Duration: 6–8 weeks

• Level: Beginner to Intermediate

• Tools Covered: VS Code, Figma/Canva, Chrome DevTools, GitHub, Netlify

• Outcome: A fully functional, responsive website and a starter portfolio