Web Design & Development: Create Dynamic Websites with HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Course Overview

Your Teen’s Journey to Becoming a Web Creator!

Does your child love being online and wonder how websites work? Our “Web Design & Development: Create Dynamic Websites with HTML, CSS, JavaScript” course (Grades 8-12) is the perfect opportunity for them to move from being a user to a creator of the web!

This 24-week, hands-on program provides a comprehensive foundation in front-end web development. Students will master the core languages of the internet: HTML for structuring content, CSS for stunning visual design and responsive layouts (so websites look great on any device!), and JavaScript to add exciting interactivity and dynamic features. They’ll also delve into foundational design thinking and UI/UX principles using Figma to build user-friendly experiences.

Why This Course for Your Teen?

• Real-World Skills: Learn to build actual websites from scratch using industry-standard, free tools like VS Code and GitHub.
• Unleash Creativity: Transform ideas into captivating online experiences, fostering design and problem-solving abilities.
• Dynamic & Interactive Projects: Go beyond static pages, programming buttons, forms, and even integrating live data from the internet.
• Valuable Portfolio: Deploy their own websites online, creating a tangible portfolio for future academic and career opportunities.
• Future-Ready Advantage: Gain highly sought-after coding skills in a fun, engaging environment, preparing them for tech careers and digital innovation.

Equip your teen with the power to design, build, and publish their own corner of the internet!

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this course, your teen will be able to:

• Build Foundational Website Structures: Master HTML5 to logically organize content, images, links, forms, and tables on web pages.
• Style Visually Appealing Websites: Apply CSS for creative styling, control layouts using advanced Flexbox and CSS Grid, and implement responsive design for various screen sizes.
• Add Dynamic Interactivity: Program engaging user experiences with JavaScript, including DOM manipulation, event handling, form validation, and simple API integration.
• Apply Design Principles: Understand basic UI/UX concepts, use Figma to wireframe and prototype web designs, and think creatively about user experience.
• Deploy Websites Live: Utilize Git for version control and GitHub Pages to host their completed web projects online, making them accessible to anyone.
• Develop Problem-Solving Skills: Debug code efficiently, troubleshoot layout issues, and independently solve web development challenges.