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Course Description
The WEBMASTER™ web design training course takes the student step-by-step through the construction of a complete website from the very basics of Website design teaching the HTML/XHTML languages, to the uploading of the Website to your web space.
During the course, the student will enjoy the creative experience of developing multi-media web pages and will also learn to use specialised products such as Adobe Flash and Dreamweaver CS3, gradually building on the experience and ultimately designing and creating a high quality professional website of their own.
Using innovative, interactive, multi-media CBT techniques and supported by a personal course tutor, the course is self-paced with no time pressure for completion; the student simply studies at home or at work when time permits.
On successful completion of the course you will receive our own Webmaster Diploma with comprehensive feedback as well as the Nationally Recognised OCN Level 2 award.
PLEASE NOTE: This course is not compatible with Apple Mac Computers
The training programme consists of 10 interactive lessons, provided on DVD ROM, each of which is divided into a number of related topics. The student is able to easily navigate between lessons and topics, and bookmarks can be inserted to facilitate the resumption of the programme from the previous exit point.
Each topic terminates with a quiz, consisting, typically, of questions with multiple-choice answers to ensure a thorough understanding of the course content, and a specific assignment to put the skills into practice. A template of the fictional SuperNova corporate Website is included as a guide on how to design your own Website.
The course consists of the following Units:
Induction: Introduction to WEBM@STER™
The following topics are covered by this Unit: Getting started; Health & safety considerations, Course content - Unit by Unit, and training tips; How to navigate through the training programme; Technical support help desk; and Qualifications.
Unit 1 – Introduction to the Internet
This Unit introduces you to the Internet and World Wide Web and, in particular, to the Supernova website on which the course is largely based. The following topics are covered in this Unit: An introduction to the Internet; Using electronic mail; The SuperNova web design services website; An introduction to HTML/XHTML; and Assignment 1 – Building a simple web page.
Unit 2 – A Crash Course in HTML
This Unit provides you with a "crash" course in HTML/XHTML. During this Unit you will be introduced to all of the major groups of HTML/XHTML tags. The following topics are covered: Introducing HTML/XHTML; Text formatting tags; Hypertext links and anchors; Creating lists in HTML/XHTML; Making forms in HTML/XHTML; Using tables and frames; Using Graphics and images; and Assignment 2 - HTML/XHTML coding exercise.
Unit 3 – Building Your Home Page
During this Unit you will focus on the HTML/XHTML text formatting tags and learn the basics about graphic design, to start building your first web page. The following topics are covered: Inspect the Supernova homepage and look at the code in detail; Review of document, meta and formatting tags; Produce your own graphics using graphics editors; Paint Shop Pro Tutorial; Cascading Style Sheets; and Assignment 3 - Building your own home page.
Unit 4 – Information Pages
In this Unit, you will inspect the Supernova page, which describes the company background and history. These Web pages can be used for a company profile or for further information about a chosen topic/hobby. The following topics are covered in this Unit: Look at the SuperNova Information page and the underlying HTML/XHTML code in detail; A review of image, list and font tags; Producing your own imagemaps using MapEdit software; and Assignment 4 - Building your own Information Pages.
Unit 5 – Products and Services Page
In this Unit, you will inspect the Supernova Products and Services page. This can be used as a product and services page or for further information about a chosen topic/hobby. The following topics are covered in the Unit: Inspect the Supernova Products and Services pages HTML/XHTML code in detail; Discuss Uniform Resource Locators (URL’s); A review of hypertext links, anchors and tables; and Assignment 5: Build your own Products and Services or a further Information Page.
Unit 6 – Contact Details Page
In this Unit, you will inspect the Supernova Contact Details page, which contains contact information for visitors. The following topics are covered in this Unit: Inspect the Supernova Contact Details page; Review of the <form> tag; Verifying and debugging your HTML/XHTML code; and Assignment 6: Build your own Contact Details page.
Unit 7 – Special Effects Master Class
Early implementation of the HTML/XHTML specifications have been significantly extended to allow today's new breed of web designers to become more creative. This Unit demonstrates how you can use standard HTML/XHTML tags to implement stunning special effects without the need for complicated scripting or programming. The following topics are covered by this Unit: Creating animated images and other effects; Utilising tables for structure and colour; Weave some magic using frames!; Insert colour and graphics using forms; Creating, controlling and positioning windows; Using meta tags to create a slide show; Incorporating music into your web pages; and Assignment 7 –Adding special effects to your pages.
Unit 8 – Introduction to JavaScript
Following from the previous Unit when you learned some neat tricks using basic HTML/XHTML tags, this Unit takes you a step further by introducing you to a new a new language, JavaScript. The following topics are covered in this Unit: An Introduction to JavaScript; The OnLoad Event; The OnClick Event; The onMouseOver and onMouseOut Event; Displaying Messages Using the OnLoad Event; Creating a random advertising display; and Assignment 8 - Incorporating JavaScript into your web pages.
Unit 9 – Building an On-line Store
This Unit looks at how you can use off-the-shelf packages to create an effective on-line store. In this Unit, the following will be covered: About ShopFactory; ShopFactory Tutorial; Creating and integrating an on-line store using ShopFactory; and Assignment 9 – Create and integrate the on-line store into your website.
Unit 10 – Building Your Website Portal
This Unit introduces you to Adobe Flash CS3 and gives a quick tutorial on how to use this remarkable web designer's tool. It also provides an introduction to Dreamweaver CS3, a leading HTML/XHTML editor. The following topics are covered in this Unit: A quick Flash CS3 Tutorial; Designing your animated portal; Uploading your website; How to Register with Search Engines; An introduction to Dreamweaver CS3 and Assignment 10 - Integrate your Website Portal.
The WEBM@STER™ course comes with a comprehensive software Library, which includes trial/freeware versions of the following software: Adobe Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks & PhotoShop CS3, Paint Shop Pro, Gif Construction Set, MapEdit, WinZip 11, Shop Factory Pro, Cute FTP and Colour Picker 1.9.
Previous Knowledge Required
No previous knowledge is required.
Support
Students may register at any time and we do not impose any set completion time, although we recommend completing study within a 12 month period. You also have access to a personal tutor by mail or email. As the course is self study you can complete in as little or as long a time as you prefer.
Assessment
You will be assessed on coursework which is detailed in the course materials. The coursework consists of individual web pages and a complete final website. Your work can be sent back to your course tutor by email or by post.
The award is gained from your successfully completed coursework so there is no exam to complete.
On successful completion of this course, students will be awarded the OCN Level 2 Web Design & Construction Award.
This is a Level 2 Award (Comparable to working at GCSE or NVQ Level 2) and has 6 OCN credits. OCN Credits can be accumulated with other course or unit credits over a period of time which can lead to an accredited qualification.
Modules
- Induction: Introduction to WEBM@STER™
- Unit 1 – Introduction to the Internet
- Unit 2 – A Crash Course in HTML
- Unit 3 – Building Your Home Page
- Unit 4 – Information Pages
- Unit 5 – Products and Services Page
- Unit 6 – Contact Details Page
- Unit 7 – Special Effects Master Class
- Unit 8 – Introduction to JavaScript
- Unit 9 – Building an On-line Store
- Unit 10 – Building Your Website Portal
Awarding Body
The award is issued through the North West Region (OCNNW) of The National Open College Network. OCNNWR provides validated courses through its provider organisations which must meet robust quality assurance standards. It is a licenced member of NOCN which is an approved UK awarding body licenced by QCA (The Qualifications & Curriculum Authority) to offer accredited qualifications.
