Introduction to Web Design Level 3

Course code: OSC1263

Do you want to combine your creative skills with technical knowledge to build new websites?

Develop your fundamental theoretical knowledge and enhance your basic practical skills.
Outline the role of a web designer, its requirements and responsibilities.
Contextualise students' work within the broader history and future of web design.
Develop the ability to plan, develop, design and deliver a simple website.
Provide a basic knowledge of HTML and CSS, sufficient to facilitate further learning.

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Maybe you’d love to become a self-employed web designer? Or create a website for your own business? Then our introduction to web design course can help you!

Develop your skills and knowledge with an award-winning distance learning provider from the comfort of your own home and become that one step closer in knowing how to design websites!

This course will allow you to study when and where you want, at your own pace. All coursework can be submitted by post or email making it simple and hassle-free.

All of the materials will be provided to you via email, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors are always a click away by email, giving you a full years’ worth of support and advice to help get you through your course!

Course Duration

Up to one year.

Course Outcome

You will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality License Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary.

Entry Requirements

Access to a computer and a working internet connection.

Assessment

Tutor-marked assignments.

The role of a web designer
Purposes of establishing a website
Identifying different types of websites
The core tools of a web designer
Key terminology in web design

Development of websites
Changing role of websites
Impact of technological change on web design
Exploring the history of a website
The future of web design

Core features of web design
Explore key web design software
Understanding user experience
Legal practice requirements

Understanding HTML
The role of HTML in web design
Applying core tags
Strengths and weaknesses of HTML-only webpages

Function of CSS in web design
External and internal style sheets
Inline CSS
Using CSS syntax
Create a webpage using CSS

Creating a simple website plan
Applying CSS and HTML
Different types of web hosting
Getting your site online

Assessment

This course is assessed by a series of assignments, which are submitted to your tutor for marking. No external examination is required.

Course Duration

This course will take you 12 months to complete. You are in control of your learning and are free to study in your own time and at a pace that suits you.

Study Method

This course will allow you to work at home or at work. All materials for the course will be received via email. You will also get tutor support by email.

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course, successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality License Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding Body

This course has been endorsed by the Quality License Scheme for its high-quality. The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.