In this course you will explore modern practices in the design, implementation, multimedia, and evaluation of websites. Topics for this course will include: web design critique and standards, maintaining quality web sites, web design usability, credibility, and accessibility, and multimedia in web design.
According to USNews.com “The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects about 27 percent employment growth for Web developers by 2024. During that period, about 39,500 new jobs will need to be filled in an industry that already has roughly 148,500 positions. The expansion of e-commerce is expected to be the main driver of Web developer job growth in the next decade” (USNews.com, 2016). Students today begin designing websites at young ages and increasing their skills in web design allows them greater opportunities when entering the ministry career/volunteer paths.
Web content design is essential for various fields and everyday life in today’s society. Seeking God’s wisdom in portraying a positive approach to web design, students will gain much knowledge and opportunity. Web content design skills will allow students to grow and reach others worldwide as they share God’s word and love.
This course will focus on a biblical worldview and examine the challenges and rewards of web content design. The course will focus on 1 Corinthians 6:12 - All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.
The goal for this course is to train students to learn best practices of web design for producing quality web sites. Missional leaders can reach many others and spread God’s word and love worldwide with the information and communication posted on a website.
Web content design is very important in today’s society and everyday life. People from all walks use the web for information, learning, communicating, etc. and students with this skill and background will advance and succeed in this field. Churches and missions can utilize students who excel with web design training.
Web content design allows students with this skill and background to reach various cultures and communities worldwide. The web content can also be translated into all languages, which also reaches multiple cultures, which enables students to serve and share God’s word and love with many.
Students can use their practical skills in web design for numerous purposes. Many opportunities are could be provided for students with web design skills in various career fields around the world.
This course allows students to use their web design skills in various fields in real life occurrences, such as education, careers, and missional ministry.
