Computing

Level 3 Advanced Web Design

Introduction

This is the final course in the Web Design/Dreamweaver series and takes you to the next level. This intensive course follows on from the Level 2 Intermediate Web Design course. You’ll gain an understanding for PHP and MySQL, which are a popular option for developing dynamic, database-driven web sites due to their open source roots. These together with the foundations developed in the Level 1 and Level 2 courses using JavaScript, jQuery, CSS and HTML5, will enable you to create industry-standard websites.

• Course Code

  Course Code:

  8731

• Entry Criteria

  Candidates should have intermediate computer skills, be familiar with internet use and preferably have completed our Level 2 Intermediate Web Design.

  
  Our part-time provision is designed primarily for adult students, aged 19 and over. Students aged 16 to 18 may be allowed to enrol on the course at the discretion of the Head of Admissions and Head of School. If you have any queries please contact our admissions team on 01923 812345.
• What will I study?

  Topics include setting up a testing server, learning the PHP language and creating a MySQL database. Also covered is use of phpMyAdmin, authenticating users, adding, deleting, updating records and searching databases.

  This course will be structured as follows:

  • Session 1 - Revise Dreamweaver. Mark up languages and creating sites using web standards
  • Session 2 - Using CSS and different browsers - using Server Side Includes (SSI)
  • Session 3 - Server Interaction - client-side and server-side programming - javascript, java applets
  • Session 4 - Frames - conventional frames and use of iframes
  • Session 5 - Introduction to ASP, PHP and MySQL and testing servers
  • Session 6 - Using DW to create dynamic pages and create forms
  • Session 7 - Creating an MySQL database
  • Session 8 - Using Dreamweaver server behaviours with MySQL
  • Session 9 - Using Dreamweaver for adding, editing and deleting records
  • Session 10 - Searching databases - images - assignment criteria
  • Session 11 - Passing information - using forms - assignment practice
  • Session 12 - Database interaction and frames - assignment practice
  • Session 13 - Revision and Assignment Part 1
  • Session 14 - Revision and Assignment Part 2
  • Session 15 - Revision and Assignment Part 3
• What can I do next?

  Many students have set themselves up in business as either full-time or part-time web designers. Many are involved with web technology as part of their work and this course gives you a good grounding in the necessary skills.

  Completion of the course leads to a Level 3 City and Guilds Certificate.

  This course opens up a host of career opportunities. To find out more visit the National Careers Service.

• Fee Info

  Fee information is not currently available for this course, contact our admissions team on 01923 812345 or admissions@westherts.ac.uk to find out more.

  
  You may be eligible for funding to assist with courses fees and costs. To find out more please contact us on 01923 812345.
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