VCDD 211 Foundation of Web Design

This course is designed to teach students how to apply graphic design techniques to develop effective, aesthetically pleasing, and useful websites. The class serves an introduction to the basic principles of web design. The course can teach students how to plan and develop well-designed websites, through the use of HTML, that combine effective navigation techniques with the creative use of graphics, sound, and typography. Students can learn the effects of browser and computing platform on their design choices and gain a critical eye for evaluating website design.