Zero to Web Designer in 8 Weeks

Learn to Code: Complete Websites

Whether you wish to develop web pages for a living or simply want more control over posting content to the web, an understanding of web development is an invaluable skill set. This 8-week workshop focuses on both the technical and design related skills needed to create fully responsive web sites for screens, tablets, and mobile devices. Using HTML5 and CSS3 you’ll design and implement at least two fully functional websites. You will also receive personalized feedback throughout the development process from your instructor and classmates to assist you in creating the best website you can, even if it is your first attempt ever.

This workshop is the perfect starting point if you aren't familiar with coding. Both the technical and design skills are covered in this workshop teaching you how to code HTML/CSS websites for yourself & clients. Having a strong foundation with HTML/CSS can also be very useful before joining the Galvanize Full Stack program.

Workshop Dates:

Tuesdays & Thursdays

6:00pm – 8:00pm
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Week 1: May 3rd & 5th
Week 2: May 10th & 12th
Week 3: May 17th & 19th 
Week 4: May 24th & 26th
Week Off - Memorial Break
Week 5: June 7th & 9th
Week 6: June 14th & 16th
Week 7: June 21s & 23rd
Week 8: June 28th & 30th

What You’ll Learn:

No matter your existing skill level, by the end of this workshop you will learn: 

• How to properly write HTML code and style it with CSS
  

• Build fully functional web pages from scratch

• Create fully responsive web pages for screens, tablets, and phones. 

• Understand how to build websites with popular Frameworks like Bootstrap. 

• Code contact forms using PHP and the benefits of running a local web server
  
  

Who Should Take this Class? 

This workshop is for anyone interested in learning to understand how to design and code your own web pages using HTML/CSS in the most efficient ways possible. Those of you who are interested in gaining the skills required for admittance to the Full Stack Immersive Program; this web design course, as well as the JavaScript Foundamentals, is designed to help you meet that bar. 

Meet Your Instructor:

Derik Linch

Derik is a Colorado native who has always been inspired by technology and how it can improve human lives. He is a Galvanize Full Stack graduate and is really excited about teaching, especially showcasing tips and tricks that he learned the hard way. Although he worked on the sales side of tech for a few years, now he enjoys builting cool things with code and design. He also likes to participate in hackathons, read science-fiction, hang out with his dog, and workout.

Prerequisites:

No previous web programming or design skills are required.

Setup: 

Both Mac and Window laptops are acceptable. 

Week 1: Building the Foundation with HTML, code editors, and web hosting
Week 2: Learning to style HTML with CSS
Week 3: Building Common Web Page elements like Headers, Navigations, and Footers
Week 4: Completing a full web site using grid-based columns for page layouts.
Week 5: Building responsive web pages from scratch
Week 6: Utilizing the development power of frameworks like Bootstrap  
Week 7: Learning the basics of PHP to create interactive contact forms and running a local web server
Week 8: Polishing up previous development work with advanced CSS techniques

Questions

If you have questions, or simply want to makes sure that this workshop is for you, please reach out to us at enrollment@galvanize.com