HTML Basics Class

learn HTML online

HTML Basics Don’t let the letters HTML scare you. HTML is the language of the World Wide Web, and it’s actually a simple system of tags that enables text, graphics, sound, and video to be viewed on millions of Web pages. A fundamental knowledge of HTML is critical for any Web designer.

In this class, you’ll learn the basics of HTML with experienced design pro Ian Kelleigh. With a solid knowledge of HTML (Hyper Text Mark Up Language) you will learn how to code and correct your own Web site pages, learning everything from basic HTML tags and tables to using templates and troubleshooting.

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Class Title: HTML Basics Start Date: Classes start daily. Enroll today and gain immediate access. Class Length: Three months of access to class materials and instructor feedback. Instructor: Ian Kelleigh Other details: Self-paced, online, 24 access to online learning environment
	Tuition: $408

Class Instructor Bio: Ian Kelleigh has over 10 years of experience in both print and web design and development, with a specific expertise in Macromedia's FreeHand and Flash. Ian is a member of Macromedia's selective test panel for Freehand, and runs the award-winning tutorial Web site www.freehandsource.com dedicated to the software. Ian freelances in Seattle , and his clients include Microsoft, Group Health Cooperative, and Virtuoso. LEFT: Image from HTML Basics with Ian Kelleigh. Learn to hand code a site with HTML.

Class Projects and Objectives:

This online class is packed with projects and tips. Students can expect to:

• Learn what HTML is and who uses it.
• Discover how to work in code and view in a browser.
• Learn how HTML tags work and how a basic HTML document is structured.
• Learn basic formatting tags.
• Learn how to assign font tag properties.
• Learn how to create links and add images.
• Create an online menu page for a sample client using  text and images.
• Demonstrate the ability to create and post a basic Web page in HTML, using Notepad or Simpletext.
• Show the ability to work from a client brief.
• Show the ability to perform basic text formatting, embed images, insert links, and create a layout using HTML.
• Optional: Personalize a design by experimenting with HTML properties or supplying your own images.
• Learn why tables are an essential tool for Web designers.
• Learn how to create a basic table using HTML.
• Explore case studies on professional table layout.
• Learn how to use table properties to specify a table's dimensions and appearance.
• Learn the basics of using colspan and rowspan tags to create complex tables.
• Create a table layout for the department page of an ecommerce site.
• Demonstrate the ability to create tables in HTML, using Notepad or Simpletext.
• Show the ability to work from a client brief. Show the ability to create an HTML table, using such properties as cellpadding, cellspacing, colspan, and rowspan.
• Optional: Modify a template to create your own design.
• Learn about how dynamic Web pages function.
• Learn how designers create HTML demos and page templates.
• Learn how HTML forms and basic form elements are created.
• Learn ten tips for troubleshooting and fixing HTML errors.
• Create four Web pages for a sample client using placeholder text and given images.
• Demonstrate the ability to create a series of Web pages in HTML, using Notepad or Simpletext.
• Show the ability to work from a client brief.
• Show the ability to perform basic text formatting, embed images, insert links, create tables, and design a layout using HTML.
• Demonstrate the ability to create a Web page in HTML containing form elements.