Coding & Web Design at Cal Poly
Learn how to create responsive and accessible websites
Program Highlights
Residential Tuition:
$4,998
June 25, 2023 July 7, 2023
Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo
Cal Poly SLO - San Luis Obispo, CA
Course Overview
With so many different platforms on which audiences are able to view websites, it’s important for aspiring web designers to consider how to create responsive and accessible websites. In this course, students will use a variety of web development production tools and processes, following the best practices in the industry, to build websites that can be used for as many people as possible, using as many devices as possible without modification.
Meet your instructor
Instructor at Cal Poly SLO - April Elliott, Lecturer at Cal Poly SLO
April Elliott is a Graphic Communications department Cal Poly alumnus where she earned her Master of Arts in Education with specialization in Curriculum and Instruction. She also earned her BS in Graphic Communication with concentration in Web and Digital Media from Cal Poly. April's specialty is graphic design using the Adobe Creative Suite. She has worked as a graphic designer designing the graphics for screen printing and embroidery at J. Carroll Corporation. She also serves on the executive board for the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) Central Coast chapter where they are working to bring design into the community through workshop, mentoring programs and special events. She currently teaches Digital Publishing Systems and Web and Print Publishing at Cal Poly.
Topics you'll explore
Class Structure
There are nine 3-hour class sessions over the two-week course. During week one, students have class from 9am-12pm, Monday - Friday. During the week two students have class from 9am-12pm Monday through Thursday. Wednesday afternoons are dedicated to additional academic time (excursions, speakers).