Certificate in Web Design & Graphics - (ONLINE COURSE)
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Category: Computing & Information Technology 
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LENGTH
Maximum 6 months
Course Code
Y3NWD
WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?
This course is designed for End Users, Application Developers, Web authors, marketing and communications professionals, Webmasters and graphic designers.
DESCRIPTION
This course presents concepts for designing and building Web sites. It covers how to plan the structure of a Web site, maintaining the Web site files, and considering the affect that various browsers, monitors, and systems can have on the display of a site. Strategies for making a site download quickly and display well across all browsers and systems are presented, along with creating color schemes, backgrounds, GIF transparencies, and image maps. Additional topics covered in this series include the use of HTML and graphics for formatting and layout, and other useful tools such as frames, animated GIFs, dynamic HTML, JavaScript, QuickTime, Flash, and Shockwave.
The Web Publishing and Design section teaches you how to make Web sites using HTML 4.01, XHTML, and cascading style sheets. It also provides tips and guidelines to help you design and create effective Web sites, as well as organize their content.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
Online skills assessment is provided for each unit. This means that College attendance is not required as each assessment uses "live" online programs to measure your performance.
Successful completion of this course will result in the award of a College Certificate.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
This course is for anyone who is interested in learning more about building a Web site or creating the graphics for a site.
It is recommended that you should have attained the Web Design Certificate or equivalent as this would provide the foundation knowledge required for this course.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
The following is a list of the Technical Requirements for this course:
- P500+ Processor,
- 128MB of RAM;
- Windows 2000, XP, Vista (these courses will not run on a Mac)
- Minimum screen resolution 800x600,
- Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher;
- Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher;
- 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended;
- Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled;
- Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.
- Flash 8.0 or higher (Note: Because these courses open in a pop-up window, pop-up blocking software must be disabled.)
If you have any individual study needs please contact our Student Development Centre at 01224 612164
COMMENTS
Aberdeen College has its own dedicated team of Guidance and Advisory professionals for the benefit of both current students and anyone who is interested in becoming a student. Student Guidance and Advisory personnel are available throughout the year and are based in all the College's teaching centres, providing information, advice and confidential support services for all students. They are there to help students make informed decisions regarding their studies, and to help them deal with any difficulties that may arise.
To make an appointment to see a Student Adviser call into Learner Services Reception or telephone 01224 612284. You can request further information by using the online Learner Services Enquiry Form.
Whilst studying with ac:knowledge, you will have access to the College Libraries, and the IT Centre. You will be assigned a tutor who is a subject specialist in your chosen course. Your tutor is there to support you through the course, provide assistance with the online learning materials and give feedback on your assessments. You will also have technical and administrative support from the ac:knowledge team.
This course can be accessed through Blackboard which is Aberdeen College's Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Through Blackboard you will be able to access your learning materials, information and communicate with other students. An online induction to Blackboard has been provided for your use.
The Core Skills Analyser enables learners in Scotland to create their own core skills profile which they can print and save for their progress files or personal learning plans. You can assess your core skills by clicking here.
The prices quoted on this course leaflet are subject to change at any time so please check current prices when booking on/or enquiring about the course.
COURSE FEES
Residents in Scotland: £92.00
COURSE FEES
Non-residents: £289.00
PROGRESSION ROUTES / CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
IT Jobs Watch provides an independent outlook of the prevailing UK IT job market. They provide information that will help you determine the level of demand for certain IT skills with a guide to the average salary and contractor rates offered.
CONTACT
Tel: 01224 612330
email: enquiry@abcol.ac.ukTO APPLY FOR THIS COURSE:
Please complete this application form and send it to the following address:
The Admissions Manager,
Aberdeen College,
FREEPOST AB580,
Gallowgate Centre,
Aberdeen AB25 1ZQ
