HTML Level 2 Course

HTML Level 2 is a full-day hands-on class designed to teach participants who have HTML scripting experience some of the more technical aspects of using HTML to create Web pages. Participants learn how to create, format and incorporate tables, interactive forms, and image maps in their Web pages. They will also learn to implement animated GIFs, Java applets and a variety of multimedia content. The class also includes instruction on conducting script validation and testing in addition to an overview of web design considerations.

This course is designed for participants who have HTML scripting experience and want to learn about the more technical aspects of using HTML to create Web pages.

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
> Incorporate tables in HTML documents
> Incorporate forms in HTML documents
> Implement animation in HTML documents
> Create image maps for HTML documents
> Implement applets and media objects in HTML documents
> Test and validate HTML documents
> Understand the importance of planning a Web site before creating Web pages
> Understand design considerations for implementing a Web site
> Include navigational aids in Web sites

Incorporating Tables In Web Pages
What are Tables
Alternatives to Tables
Table Tag and Attributes
Basic Table tags
Table Borders and Spacing
Cell Formatting, Table Captions
Table Width and Alignment
Cells Spanning Multiple Columns
Cells Spanning Multiple Rows
Table Height and Vertical Alignment
Table Cell color

Incorporating Forms in Web Pages
HTML Forms
Processing a Form
Form Tag
Input Tag
Basic Text Input Field
Radio Buttons
Checkboxes
Selection Lists
Textarea Tag
Submit and Reset Buttons
Interface to a Search Engine

Animate Images and Image Maps
Animated GIFs
Creating the Animation
Implementing the Animations
Creating to Image Maps
Creating the Map
Multimedia
Multimedia File Types
Movies and Sound
Using the EMBED Tag
Including a Multimedia File
Link to a Movie file
Embedding Sound and Movie files

HTMLValidation and Testing
Testing and Validation
Source Code Validators
Validating HTML Syntax
Analysis of Error Report
Checking Links
Browser Evaluation
Usability Testing
Surveys and Log Analysis
Survey Form
Log Analysis

Web Site Planning and Design
Web Design
Hypermedia and Conventional Document Design
The information Model
Web Site Planning
User Interface Design
Efficient Use of Bandwidth
Navigation
Ongoing Revisions to Your Site

This course requires completion Internet Overview and HTML Level 1 (or equivalent knowledge and skills). Prior experience with a graphical user interface such as Macintosh or Windows is also required.