This Programme Specialises in the visual and interactive elements of Web Design
focusing on the psychology of a web browser and consumer.
The course concentrates on the use of WYSIWYG software, (What You See is What You Get)
These type of softwares include, "DreamWeaver", "Photoshop"
and at more advanced levels, "Flash."
The course takes 1 year, depending on the hours you have available.
To apply fill in the form on the right-hand side of the page.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Duration
1 year, (our courses are flexible and will allow the student to complete at any timescale under 2 years
Cost
See fees page - www.ATHEuk.com/Fees
Progression
To the Athe level 4 diploma in Web Design which will be released in 2010.
Potential Jobs
Students who complete this level 3 certificate will be able to find careers in industries such as Graphic Design,
take roles such as 'Web Administrator' and also take entrepreneurial pursuits online.
Entry Requirements
This course is for those with little or no experience in web design, although students
must demonstrate basic computer skills to be eligble to apply
Assessment
This course can be assessed in a variety of ways including:
- practical exercises
- case studies
- assignments
- tests
Unit Titles
Unit 1 - A summary of Web design
Unit 2 - An introduction to Webdesign
Unit 3 - An introduction to Photoshop
Unit 4 - Promoting a Webpage
The content of this course covers all the basics of webdesign and after completion should be able to design a functional and stylistically cohesive website.
This course will not teach the more technical aspects of Web design except for any one off advice that the student may require.
Software such as Dreamweaver and Photoshop comes with extremely informative help files that will teach students all they need to know about the technical aspects as well as useful websites/forums which tutor should advise upon.
However the course will only teach what is required to create the web site and market it.
For more info on the content of these units see the bottom of the page
Entry Requirments
A degree level qualification is the entry requirement for this course,
however ATHE will consider students that are over the age of 24 and have at
least four years management experience.
Students also need to be fluent in English unless course is undertaken in a country where English is not the spoken or first language.
This information was taken from Athe, find more infomation on Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management at atheuk.com
Unit Contents:
Unit 1 - A summary of Web design
(a), an introduction to the conventions of web design
(b), a look at different types of online marketing
(c), designing content that generates sales
(d), developing consistent brand and imagery
Unit 2 - An Introduction to Dreamweaver
(a) the basic layout of Dreamweaver
(b) making tables and links
(c) CSS and colour schemes
(d) PHP and contact forms
Unit 3 - An Introduction to Photoshop
(a) the basic layout of Photoshop
(b) designing Logos
(c) designing banners
(d) effective use of imagery
Unit 4 - Promoting a web page
(a) understanding USP’s (Unique Selling Points) and exploiting them
(b) a guide to different types of online marketing
(c) an introduction to PPC and SEO
(d) dealing with enquiries effectively
