Introduction to HTML and Web Development

Name of facilitator: Chris Mason

E-mail: crstffr@yahoo.com Phone: 612-309-9787

Course description:
This class will cover the introductory principles of how to create and manage a web site. Topics covered will include: the fundamentals of good web design, working with images for the web, tools of the trade, organization of project files, domain registration, web hosting, writing basic HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and the powerful JavaScript library called jQuery. If all goes as planned, each member of the class will learn to build and manage a website with 5+ pages, including a contact form and a dynamic image gallery. The class is aimed at beginners, but moderate computer skills are still required. Must be comfortable creating files, folders, and installing programs with your operating system of choice. Linux, Mac and PC welcome. Students encouraged to bring their own laptops as none will be provided.

More advanced students should take a look at Seth Viebrock’s programming classes this semester.

Class Time: Wednesdays from 8:00pm - 9:30pm (roughly)

Class Dates: Feb 11th, 2009 to April 1st, 2009 (8 sessions / negotiable length)

Place: 3144 Fremont Ave S, Minneapolis, MN (Uptown) - Please use the side door, the class will be held at the basement level.

Class size: Minimum 2 Maximum 15

What experience do you bring to this class?
I’ve been a professional web monkey for about 8 years, building e-commerce sites and web based applications for IBM, Macy’s, NWA, as well as a plethora of small companies. I specialize in designing user interfaces and back-end server programming. I received an AAS in Multimedia Design in 2001.