Fundamentals of Web Design Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy Program)

  • Published: Apr 10, 2002
  • Copyright 2002
  • Dimensions: Special (all other)
  • Pages: 688
  • Edition: 1st
  • Book
  • ISBN-10: 1-58713-066-1
  • ISBN-13: 978-1-58713-066-3

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The only Cisco-endorsed and recommended companion guide for the new Cisco Networking Academy Program: Fundamentals of Web Design Web-based curriculum

  • Written and developed by the co-authors of the Fundamentals of Web Design course
  • The only Cisco- developed and approved companion guide for the new, Web-based Adobe(r) sponsored curriculum
  • Fully integrated to the Web-based curriculum to strengthen classroom learning.
  • Accompanying CD-ROM includes lab assets, demonstrations of labs, interactive versions of test-your-knowledge questions, and links to trial software
  • Comprehensive, cumulative project allows students to apply the concepts and skills learned and work towards a complete web site for their portfolio

Cisco Networking Academy Program: Fundamentals of Web Design Companion Guide

is the companion textbook for a one-semester Adobe Systems-sponsored curriculum on Web design principles. The book and course provide an introduction to the skills needed to design world-class Web sites, taking students through all the steps involved in Web site architecture, work flow and production processes.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Okay for design but needs more hands on., April 24, 2002
This review is from: Fundamentals of Web Design Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy Program) (Cisco Systems Networking Academy Program) (Hardcover)
Having been involved in web design and teaching the web fundamentals I was certainly surprised to see Cisco Press release a book dealing with web design. I was not surprise by how well detailed the book is since I have come to expect excellence from Cisco Press.

The authors put together a 660 page guide to help out even the most advanced web professional. From the start with the creation of the website using different protocols, connection types, browsers and services to web page elements and the decision of what goes into the web page itself this book seems fairly complete.

The authors also include other web design techniques using XHTML and CSS as well as setting up links, navigation, interactive pages, web hosting and marketing. After reading this book I found to very helpful in projects I am currently working on.

On the flip side the book does need more step by step instructions an how to perform some of the more key concepts and more hands on exercises. Also a... Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Cisco should have kept this course in their curriculum., June 14, 2009
This review is from: Fundamentals of Web Design Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy Program) (Cisco Systems Networking Academy Program) (Hardcover)
This was the text book for a Cisco Academy course which was dropped. It is one of the best Web design training courses I have ever seen. If every alleged webmaster/designer took this course we wouldn't have so many sloppy, ugly and unusable web sites out there. If you have a business web site, you need to get this book, it will show you how you are probably losing business and chasing customers away. For example, does your main page load in 15 seconds? Will it load on MAC or Linux machines? Run on all browsers? Do you send customers away to get "plug-ins"? These are the most common ways to loose web business. This book is the best investment you will ever make in your business life. Get it while they are still available.
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Table of Contents

(NOTE: Each chapter ends with a Summary, Check Your Understanding, and Key Terms. ).

1. Foundations of Website Creation.

Introduction. The Internet. Internet Connection. Internet Protocols and Models. Browsers. Internet Services and Applications.



2. Web Page Elements.

Introduction. HTML Basics. XHTML. Color Formats. Image Formats. Multimedia Formats. Interactive Elements.



3. Production Tools.

Introduction. HTML Approaches. Graphics Applications. Animation Applications. Audio and Video Applications.



4. Pre-Production Process.

Introduction. Getting the Project. Production Roles. Planning the Website. File Management. Basic Project Management Concepts and Vocabulary. Production Phases.



5. Layout and Design.

Introduction. The Web as a Medium. Web Design Principles. Web Design Issues. Style Sheets and CSS.



6. User Interface Design.

Introduction. Interface, Navigation, and Usability. Interface Usability. Navigation Design Basics. Navigational Usability.



7. Accessibility and Internationalization.

Introduction. Accessibility. Internationalization.



8. Media Creation.

Introduction. Web Writing. Image Creation. Scanners. Digital Cameras. Stock Photography. Image Manipulation. Animation. Digital Audio and Video.



9. Interactivity.

Introduction. Appropriate Interactivity. Interactive Navigation. Interactive Multimedia. Interactive Advertisements. Programmed Interactivity. Database-Driven Interactivity. User-to-User Interactivity. Website Assembly.



10. Testing and Optimization.

Introduction. Site Check. Speed Optimization. Link Management. Website Maintenance. Usability Testing.



11. Implementation and Hosting.

Introduction. Client Feedback and Sign-Off. Privacy, Security, and Legal Issues. Housing and Hosting the Site. Domain Name Registration. File Publishing to the Web. Search Engine Listing. Advertising the Site. Banner Ads.



12. Portfolio Development.

Introduction. Portfolio Overview. Portfolio Elements. Marketing Yourself.



Appendix A: Check Your Understanding Answer Key.


Appendix B: HTML Reference.

Common Attributes. Events. Data Types. Alphabetical HTML 4.0 Element Listing.



Appendix C: XHTML Reference.

XHTML 1.0 Tags. XHTML 1.0 Standard Attributes.



Appendix D: CSS Reference.

Selectors. Pseudo Classes. Rules. Properties.



Glossary.


Index.

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