Course Description:
This course is designed to give you a solid foundation in web development using HTML5 and CSS3. Whether you're new to coding or looking to enhance your skills, this beginner-friendly course will walk you through the fundamentals of creating visually appealing, responsive, and interactive websites. Learn to structure web content using HTML5 and style it with CSS3, focusing on modern web development best practices. By the end of this course, you'll have the skills to build basic websites and further explore advanced web development.
Syllabus:
Module 1: Introduction to Web Development
What is HTML & CSS?
Setting up the development environment
Introduction to browsers and how websites work
Module 2: HTML5 Basics
Understanding HTML structure and elements
Creating headings, paragraphs, and lists
Links, images, and media embedding
Tables, forms, and input fields
Semantic HTML: header, footer, article, section
Module 3: CSS3 Basics
Introduction to CSS and styling
Adding CSS: inline, internal, and external styles
CSS selectors, properties, and values
Styling text, fonts, and colors
Margins, padding, borders, and box model
Module 4: Layout with CSS
Introduction to layout techniques
Display types: block, inline, and inline-block
CSS positioning: static, relative, absolute, and fixed
Flexbox: a modern approach to layout
Introduction to CSS Grid for advanced layout
Module 5: Responsive Design
What is responsive web design?
Media queries: creating breakpoints for different devices
Building mobile-first designs
Using responsive units: %, vw, vh, and em/rem
Module 6: Advanced CSS3
CSS transitions and animations
Pseudo-classes and pseudo-elements
CSS variables for reusable values
Gradients, shadows, and advanced styling techniques
Module 7: HTML5 Forms and Validation
Building forms with input, select, and textarea elements
HTML5 form validation
Advanced form features (date, email, number inputs)
Module 8: Multimedia in HTML5
Adding audio and video elements
Using the canvas element for 2D graphics
Integrating external media and APIs
Module 9: Final Project
Building a complete, responsive website
Using HTML5 and CSS3 features learned throughout the course
Best practices for web development
Module 10: Course Wrap-Up
Tips for improving and advancing your web development skills
Resources for continued learning
Introduction to JavaScript and what's next in web development
By the end of the course, you'll have developed a fully functional website and gained the foundational skills necessary to continue your journey in web development.
