Mobile First Design

Course Objectives

This site is for coursework at Johnnson County Community College in Overland Park, KS. I'm currently enrolled in WEB 110, Introduction to HTML and CSS. It is part of the courseworkfor JCCC's↗ Web Development programs:

"The Web Development 30-credit hour certificate prepares students for careers as professional web developers. This certificate goes deeper into the technical aspects of web development. Students learn strategies for making effective use of the web by building, designing and programming web pages and maintaining sites to meet business needs. Upon completion of this certificate, students may enter the workforce in the field of web development. With one more year of study, students can complete their Web Development and Digital Media Associate of Applied Science degree."

The Web Development and Digital Media 63-credit hour Associate of Applied Science degree is designed for students who wish to pursue careers in web development and digital media. This program teaches technologies and techniques involved in designing and developing web sites, web applications, user experiences and digital content necessary to capture audiences in our increasingly mobile world. The degree is designed to enhance skills and help students discover the specific discipline that best suits their talents and interests. The degree offers an exciting variety of course options in a hands-on learning environment. Students have access to state-of-the-art computer and production labs. Course work includes analysis of real world case studies and hands-on projects that allow students to apply the concepts and skills they have learned to realistic business situations. Students are prepared for a variety of positions as web developers, web designers, user experience developers, digital media specialists.

According to JCCC's website↗, this course covers the essential skills needed to created responsive websites, including:

  1. The concepts, foundations and structure of HTML.
  2. The concepts, foundations and structure of CSS.
  3. Web standards established by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), and others.
  4. The use of File Transfer Protocol (FTP) to publish websites.
  5. Identifying when to use fluff information to get five items on a list.*

*This is an unofficial course objective, as I am desperate for a final item and not currently creative or intelligent.