Summer Springboard
Web Development at Cal Poly SLO
ACADEMIC COURSE
TURN YOUR IDEAS INTO INTERACTIVE WEBSITES WITH REAL-WORLD TOOLS AND SKILLS FOR THE DIGITAL AGE
Course Highlights
- Understand how the internet works and its historical evolution.
- Learn client-based workflows for real-world project scenarios.
- Build responsive, accessible websites using HTML and CSS.
- Apply industry best practices for usability across various devices.
- Research and compare current creative design solutions in the field.
- Launch your own live website, complete with shareable URL.
Summer Springboard
Web Development at Cal Poly SLO
Course Overview
Students in the Web Development course at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo will dive into the fundamentals of building and launching functional, accessible websites. Through hands-on experience with HTML and CSS, students will learn to create responsive layouts and user-friendly designs that work across different devices.
The course emphasizes real-world application, guiding students through the process of designing with clients in mind, applying industry best practices, and publishing a live website. By the end, students will walk away with a shareable URL showcasing their personal project.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Outcome #1
Grasp foundational web technologies, including HTML, CSS, and responsive design principles.
Outcome #2
Implement accessibility and usability best practices to create inclusive, user-friendly sites.
Outcome #3
Manage client-style project workflows, from initial design to deployment and sharing.
Outcome #4
Demonstrate web development skills by building and publishing a personal website live on the internet.
