Web Design
Learn to conceptualise, code, design and deliver unique static websites through informative, challenging and enjoyable exercises.
- Open to all grades
- Computer labs & smart boards
- Guided, practical exercises
The internet is everyone’s go-to source of information.
This course teaches learners to create clear, well-built websites, combining structured code with good design.
Create something visible
Turn ideas into real web pages to open, share and improve, with results from every exercise.
Combine logic and creativity
Structured coding meets layout, colour and typography, ideal for learners who enjoy both.
Communicate information clearly
Planning a site teaches learners to organise information for a reader, useful in every subject.
Six skills for building websites.
Practical skills and a professional approach to basic website creation technologies.
How websites are structured
How pages, navigation and content fit together, and how a browser turns code into a page.
Planning a website
Defining purpose and audience, then sketching layouts and navigation before building.
Writing pages in code
Using code to structure headings, text, images and links so every page is organised.
Visual design and styling
Colour, typography, spacing and layout for readable, consistent pages.
Organising information
Grouping and ordering content so visitors find what they need quickly.
Delivering a finished website
Checking, refining and preparing a static website so it is ready to share.
From plan to finished website
Four stages learners follow for every website they build.
- 01
Plan
Decide who the site is for, what it says and how its pages connect.
- 02
Structure
Write the code that holds each page together, from text to images and links.
- 03
Style
Apply layout, colour and typography so every page is clear and inviting.
- 04
Review and deliver
Test each page, fix problems and prepare the finished site for sharing.
Skills learners develop
Abilities that carry into every subject and future pathway.
- Planning and organising information
- Writing clear, well-structured code
- Applying colour, type and layout
- Designing easy navigation
- Checking work and fixing problems
- A professional approach to website creation
Questions parents ask.
Can’t find your answer? The ICT department is happy to help.
Send an enquiryDoes my son need any previous experience?
The course introduces the foundations, building skills step by step through practical exercises. Ask the ICT department about expectations at his grade.
What kind of websites do learners make?
The course focuses on straightforward static websites: clear, well-organised pages of information, rather than online shops or complex web applications.
How is web design linked to graphic design?
Both courses work with layout, colour and typography. Graphic Design also lists web design among its areas of study, so the two complement each other.
Which grades can take this course?
The programme describes ICT opportunities for learners in all grades. The ICT department confirms the depth and availability of each course for every grade.
Do these courses lead to a certificate?
No professional certification or employment outcome is claimed for these courses. Please ask the ICT department about course length and any assessment involved.
Ask about web design.
The ICT department can explain what your son would study at his grade level, and how the course fits his pathway.
- All gradesDepth confirmed by the ICT dept
- Two computer labsPlus an ICT resource centre
- Hands-onGuided practical exercises
