Web Design – an Introduction

Classes will take place on AUB's campus.

You'll be taught in AUB's industry-standard studios with access to professional resources.

This course has been developed for creatives and aspiring web designers aged 18+.

Perfect for anyone who has a passion to learn and develop their web design skills.

It's suitable if you're a beginner or if you've some previous experience with web design or WordPress and wish to develop your skills further.

This is an introductory course, so no previous knowledge or experience is required.

If you'd like to discuss if this course is suitable for you, get in touch with us: shortcourses@aub.ac.uk or +44 (0) 1202 363222.

£339

All course materials and resources.

No, all course materials and resources are included in your course fee.

Please note, you may find it beneficial to practice your skills in between sessions. To do this, you’ll need to have access to a computer with Adobe Creative Suite installed. You can get a 7-day free trial from Adobe after which you can purchase the software starting at £51.98 per month.

• A notebook and pen/pencils to take notes

• Improve your design abilities
• Come away with enhanced knowledge, skills, and confidence to create your own website using Adobe Dreamweaver and manage it, with a strong emphasis on design
• Learn how to navigate Adobe Dreamweaver and its tools with ease and how to use its functions for optimum effect
• Develop skills to enable you to create and prepare images/graphics for web use
• Develop a solid understanding of SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) and how to ensure your website is accessible
• Get to grips with HTML and the correct use of CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)
• Receive an introduction to digital marketing techniques
• Develop your technical skills and unique creative voice
• Receive expert support and guidance from your industry professional tutor at every turn
• Leave with increased confidence and the skills to continue creating beyond the course
• Study in an encouraging and friendly setting alongside 16 like-minded creatives

• Fundamental Adobe Dreamweaver concepts
• Overview of Adobe Dreamweaver interface and toolset
• Basic instruction to HTML and CSS
• Working with and preparing images using Adobe Photoshop
• Working with the assets panel and library items
• Connecting your website to the Internet, uploading, and maintaining files
• Basic digital marketing techniques for promotion

• Be able to create your own website with confidence
• Have a comprehensive understanding of Adobe Dreamweaver and be able to navigate the interface and use the tools effectively and efficiently
• Understand how to incorporate a wide variety of different website elements, including branding, themes, colours, legal documentation, contact forms, social media buttons, and lots more
• Have a sound understanding of web layout options and how it affects the user experience, including accessibility and SEO
• Have increased confidence in your own skills and feel inspired
• Have boosted creativity and imagination
• Be encouraged to experiment and explore your ideas, remembering that there's no right or wrong way to be creative
• Possess the foundations to continue creating beyond this course

All students with 100% course attendance will be issued with an official AUB Short Course certificate of attendance. To request your certificate contact the short courses team: shortcourses@aub.ac.uk or call 01202 363222.

After this course, you could:

• Continue to harness your creativity and develop your skills further; explore our full range of Business, Marketing and Publishing short courses
• Broaden your creative horizons and try your hand at a range of disciplines; explore our full range of evening and weekend courses
• Continue to develop your skills at home as a hobby

• You'll study at a leading specialist university – we know what we're doing when it comes to providing unparalleled courses
• Our tutors are industry professionals, so you'll learn from the best
• We cater for all abilities and have no formal entry requirements for this course, so there's nothing holding you back
• You'll learn in a safe and encouraging environment where there's no right or wrong way to be creative
• You'll learn 'by doing' and always feel fully included and supported
• Benefit from our incredible campus and its industry-standard studios, and use state-of-the-art equipment and software to unleash your creativity