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| Fee: $340.00 CEUs: 1.8 |
Although this course is not currently scheduled, custom courses for your corporation or organization may be arranged. Please call 713-348-4803 to discuss or e-mail scs@rice.edu. To launch an inviting and serviceable website, a designer must be aware of basic Web design principles. Understanding well-established rules will help you make prudent choices about content, colors, graphics, and site navigation. In this course for designers, managers, or other professionals involved in the creation or design of websites, participants will learn principles employed by some of the Internet’s most successful designers and obtain a framework for designing user-friendly sites. From defining the purpose of your site to learning how to attract visitors, you will be taken step-by-step through the process of creating an efficient and cost-effective website. This course is not oriented to teaching the use of a particular software. Topics will include the following:
Instructor: James O’Brien is the owner of O’Brien Software Services, Inc., an IT development company specializing in website design and development, custom software development, IT consulting, Web applications, systems development, database solutions, and content management systems. He has more than 10 years of experience providing technical solutions and enterprise planning and in designing and building complex information systems. Mr. O’Brien also is co-founder and CIO of GameWyze, Ltd., a game center franchise system. He holds a BS from Rice University. Participants will work in a computer lab at individual workstations using the Windows® operating system. Additional keywords: information technology, computer training, web design, web development, image manipulation, designers, web sites, programming, software, internet |