Web Design
and Usability
Course Specifications
Course number: 085563
Software: Dreamweaver MX
Course length: 2.0 day(s)
Course Description
For many new
or intermediate Web designers, it's difficult to know where to start when
designing a site. It's easy to make the mistake of assuming that the
functionality of a site will take shape over time, or the design will fall into
place as you build the site. This course provides guidance in how to plan and
design functional, successful Web sites.
Course Objective: You will design sites that meet good design and
usability guidelines, and market sites so that they can be easily found online.
Target Student: Individuals who are getting started in Web
design and development. They may be taking on additional job responsibilities
to work on a company Web site. They know the basic steps to create a Web site,
but do not know design or usability principles.
Prerequisites: One of the following: HTML Level 1, Dreamweaver
Level 1, FrontPage Level 1, GoLive Level 1.
Delivery Method: Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery
learning model with structured hands-on activities.
Hardware Requirements
Platform Requirements
Windows
Software Requirements
Any browser, such as
Microsoft Explorer or Netscape Navigator.
Macromedia Dreamweaver
MX.
Optionalan image editor
such as Adobe Photoshop or Macromedia Fireworks.
Performance-Based Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able
to:
gather information to
create a Web site.
create a mock-up for a
site.
develop content for the
Web.
perform usability
testing on a Web site.
publicize a Web site.
Course Content
Lesson 1: Planning a Web Site
Topic 1A: Determine the Site Mission
Topic 1B: Determine the Audience
Topic 1C: Choose a Domain Name
Topic 1D: Organize Content
Topic 1E: Determine Technologies for a Site
Lesson 2: Creating a Mock-up
Topic 2A: Choose Images
Topic 2B: Choose Colors
Topic 2C: Apply Design Principles
Topic 2D: Create a Mock-up
Lesson 3: Developing Readable Content for the Web
Topic 3A: Choose Fonts
Topic 3B: Improve Readability
Lesson 4: Site Testing
Topic 4A: Perform Usability Testing
Topic 4B: Validate a Site
Lesson 5: Publicize a Site
Topic 5A: Increase Search Engine Rankings
Topic 5B: Market a Site
SKU | 085563IE |
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Weight | 0.8000 |
Coming Soon | N/A |
Days of Training | 2 |
Audience | Instructor |
Product Family | Select |
Product Type | Print Courseware |
Electronic | No |
ISBN | 758080301 |
Language | English |
Page Count | 134 |
Curriculum Library | No |
Year | N/A |
Manufacturer's Product Code | N/A |
Current Revision | 1 |
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Revision Notes | No Revision Information Available |
Original Publication Date | 2004-06-22 00:00:00 |
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