Unit 1: Designing and Planning Web Pages

Overview

This unit will give you a basic understanding of core design principles that apply to web design and development. It will help you to establish criteria for evaluating the quality of websites, introduce you to color theory and web design standards, and introduce you to the site planning concepts of developing a site plan.

Video

The following video introduces you to topics covered in Unit 1. Can't play YouTube videos? You can also download them to your computer in Quicktime or Windows Media formats.

Modules

• Module 1: Website Evaluation and Rubric Creation
• Module 2: Color Theory
• Module 3: Web Standards and Accessible Design
• Module 4: Planning a Website

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