In this introductory course, you will learn how to build, update, and design a modern website for a business. A good website can generate business, deliver your brand message, and connect you with people who share your passions and interests. This course will cover the fundamentals of creating elements and renewing your site with the latest information to attract visitors and tell a cohesive story. Participants will learn based on responsive sites that are available on desktop and mobile devices, using the softwares required to effectively update and convey content. If you want to kickstart your website in a fun and practical way, this course is for you.

1. Learn how to create a basic webpage using program softwares (Illustrator, Photoshop, XD) and languages (HTML, CSS).
2. Learn design principles needed to make a webpage that is effective for both desktop and mobile viewing.
3. Understand the basics of publishing your website to the internet.

Anyone interested in creating or maintaining a personal or small business website.

No required textbook

Natsuki Araki

She is a web design and front-end expert, and proficient in programs and languages such as Adobe Photoshop, XD, HTML/HTML5 and CSS/CSS3, plus more. A native of Fukuoka, after graduating from high school, Natsuki moved to New York to become a professional dancer. While studying graphic design at the School of Visual Arts in New York, a web design class set her on the path. She gained experience as a web designer in All Nippon Airways’ (ANA) Manhattan office, and since returning to Japan, she has done web design work for a wide range of companies including Pasona Group, Yokohama Convention & Visitors Bureau, Meiji University and Kinokuniya. She has also served as a web design instructor at Digital Hollywood for nearly 10 years.