Course Title: Introduction to HTML5 and CSS3

Course Description:

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to HTML5 and CSS3, the latest standards in web development technologies. Ideal for beginners and those looking to update their web development skills, this course covers the fundamental concepts and techniques necessary to create modern, responsive, and visually appealing web pages.

Course Objectives:

• Understand the basic structure and syntax of HTML5.
• Learn to use HTML5 elements and attributes to create well-structured web pages.
• Gain proficiency in styling web pages using CSS3.
• Master the use of CSS3 selectors, properties, and values.
• Develop skills in creating responsive web designs using media queries.
• Explore advanced CSS3 features like transitions, animations, and flexbox.
• Implement semantic HTML5 elements to enhance accessibility and SEO.
• Learn best practices for organizing and maintaining HTML and CSS code.
• Apply HTML5 and CSS3 skills to build and deploy a fully functional website.

Course Outline:

1. Introduction to HTML5:
   • Overview of HTML5 and its evolution
   • Setting up the development environment
   • Basic HTML document structure and elements
2. HTML5 Elements and Attributes:
   • Working with text, links, and images
   • Creating lists, tables, and forms
   • Embedding audio and video
   • Using semantic elements (header, footer, article, section, etc.)
3. Introduction to CSS3:
   • Overview of CSS3 and its role in web design
   • Basic syntax and structure of CSS
   • Inline, internal, and external stylesheets
4. CSS3 Selectors and Properties:
   • Understanding and using different types of selectors
   • Styling text and fonts
   • Working with colors and backgrounds
   • Box model: margins, padding, borders
5. Layout Techniques with CSS3:
   • Display and positioning (static, relative, absolute, fixed)
   • Float and clear
   • Flexbox layout
   • Grid layout
6. Responsive Web Design:
   • Introduction to responsive design principles
   • Using media queries for different screen sizes
   • Mobile-first design approach
   • Fluid grids and flexible images
7. Advanced CSS3 Features:
   • CSS transitions and animations
   • Transformations (translate, rotate, scale)
   • Pseudo-classes and pseudo-elements
   • Using custom fonts with @font-face
8. Web Design Best Practices:
   • Organizing and structuring CSS code
   • Using CSS preprocessors (Sass, LESS) for enhanced productivity
   • Ensuring cross-browser compatibility
   • Optimizing performance
9. Accessibility and SEO with HTML5:
   • Importance of web accessibility
   • Using ARIA roles and attributes
   • Enhancing SEO with semantic HTML5 elements
   • Best practices for accessible and SEO-friendly web design
10. Capstone Project:
    • Planning and designing a complete website
    • Implementing HTML5 and CSS3 techniques
    • Ensuring responsiveness and accessibility
    • Deploying the website to a web server

Course Duration:

• 8 weeks, with weekly sessions comprising lectures, hands-on exercises, and project work.

Assessment and Certification:

• Regular quizzes and assignments to reinforce learning
• Final project demonstrating practical application of course concepts
• Certificate of completion awarded to participants who successfully complete the course

Prerequisites:

• No prior web development experience required. A willingness to learn and explore new concepts is essential.

By the end of this course, you will have a solid foundation in HTML5 and CSS3, enabling you to create modern, responsive, and accessible web pages, laying the groundwork for further exploration and specialization in web development.