IBAT - Advanced Diploma in Web Design Course
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Are you looking for the chance to build on your web design skills and create a website that really grabs the customers eye? We have the course for you.
- Are you looking to expand your web design knowledge?
- Do you want to make that jump from basic to advanced?
- Are you looking to improve your skills in Client-Side JavaScript Programming, HTML and CSS code?
- Are you looking to create a website that has accessibility and is based on Search Engine Optimization?
- Are you looking to move to a higher position in web design?
- Make use of our Friendly and Practical Student supports
- Take advantage of our Small Class sizes ensuring individual attention
About the course
This course has been specifically designed for existing Web Designers who wish to expand their knowledge of website design. The course assumes a basic level of knowledge of website design equivalent to the IBaT Diploma in Website Design. It is not suitable for beginner web designers and those not holding an IBaT Diploma in Web Design or equivalent must demonstrate a proficient knowledge of design.
Students will be taken from the initial design of a Cinema Listing and Booking website using a CSS grid system for the initial design and will learn how to integrate interactive elements such as tabs, accordions, content panels and to use AJAX functions to update parts of their web page.
The main objective of this course is to up skill existing web designers from a basic level of website design to a more advanced level. It includes Client-Side JavaScript Programming for the web and gives existing Coursers a really solid foundation in HTML and CSS code, which are essential skills for all advanced website designers. Another main objective of the course is to enable existing website designers to design sites that are specifically developed with both Accessibility and Search Engine Optimization in mind.
What are my career prospects
Students holding an IBAT Advanced Diploma in Web Design may be able to apply for more senior positions as web designers. The course will allow existing web designers to expand their knowledge of website design and enable them to create more advanced web designs and work on more advanced web projects. The Course is an excellent introduction to programming for the Web and successful completion will open up many new opportunities in web design.
What is the course outline
The main areas covered are:
- Creating Accessible Websites
- Using CSS Effectively
- Accessible Layouts with Div Tags and CSS
- Search Engine Optimisation
- Adobe Dreamweaver and Accessibility
- Internet Marketing with Email
- Javascript Programming
- Working with Jquery
- Working with AJAX using Jquery and JSON
- Working with CSS grids such as 960.gs
- Designing CSS-based menus
| Objects and Methods | Events | Advanced Forms | Javascript Objects |
| The Document Object The ID or Name Attribute HTML elements & the DOM Div and Span Tags The innerHTML Property Document Events |
Browser Issues Event Object Properties Event Targeting Click Events Mouse Events Keyboard Events Event Bubbling |
Processing Form Events Looping Through Radio Buttons Menus and List Boxes Jump Menus Enabling and Disabling Fields The Window Object |
The Navigator Object The Image Object Rollover Images Preloading images The Screen Object The Location Object The History Object The Date Object |
Am I eligible for the course?
If you currently have an IBAT/FETAC Diploma in Web Design or equivalent qualification you are eligible for the course.
How long is the course?
One evening per week for 14 weeks.
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| John Rowley – Advanced Web Design / PHP SQL Lecturer John Rowley's career spans web development (LAMP), Web Manager and Corporate spokesman (Ryanair), 11 years in software management and development (Symantec, Corel), technical training (PHP, MySQL, Perl, XML, C#, CSS Javascript), technical writing (C++, Java), documentation management and news journalism. He was the first PHP developer in Ireland to achieve Zend PHP Certification and the first technical writer in Ireland to document C++ compiler and application frameworks. He is MySQL Certified and has worked as a consultant / developer for Irish Rail, Suzuki, Nestle, and Eli Lilly. He currently works as a .NET information architect for the ECDL foundation where he develops the centre and candidate administration systems for the ECDL programs in Ireland. On a lighter note, he's also an accomplished standbup comedian, performing regularly in Manchester and Dublin. |
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| Morgan Campbell Desktop Publishing / Multimedia Lecturer Morgan has worked in the print and design industry for more than five years. He spent several years working in desk top publishing and graphic design departments in Ireland before travelling to the UK. During this time he worked on numerous high profile marketing campaigns and won several design and marketing awards. In 2007 he returned from England to complete a master’s degree in marketing and oversee the running of his own design and marketing enterprise. |
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| Mark Dean – Web Design / IS Lecturer Mark is an IT professional with over 17 years industry experience. Over this period he has accumulated knowledge and skills from numerous sectors ranging from education through to manufacturing and banking. He has been involved in many IT roles including software developer, team leader, systems analyst, and corporate IT trainer. Mark holds a Bachelor of Science from Trinity College and has lectured on both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes as well as professional programmes such as IATI and ACCA. He is the trainer on the Diploma in Web Design and currently maintains the IBAT College Website and Student Portal. |
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| Cara Martin - Multimedia Lecturer Cara has been working in the IT Sector for the past 8 years as a Consultant and Lecturer in IT. She Hold a B.Sc in Computer Science and an M.Sc in the field Artificial Intelligence from UCD. Her main areas of expertise are Databases and Web Design. Over the years she has worked with many high profile clients in both the government and corporate sectors. |
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| Keith Feighery - Online Marketing, Sales and Digital Strategy Lecturer Keith holds a first class MA in Digital Media Technologies. He owns Digital Insights, which is a digital media and social technologies consultancy. He works with clients developing enterprise digital and web strategies and solutions that align with overall business objectives. Keith has developed successful online retail businesses and has over 10 years experience working with large Irish and international software vendors and consultancies such as Eontec, Siebel Systems and Allfinanz. |
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| Lisa Donaldson – IT and Business Lecturer Lisa is an experienced lecturer who has been teaching for over 14 years. During this time, Lisa has taught in both the academic and corporate sectors. She has previously lectured Business and IT subjects at Griffith College and led the Training Teams in Esat BT and Software Paths. Lisa has also founded & managed 2 small businesses and brings extensive real life work experience to her teaching role. She has undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in Business and IT from Northeastern University, Trinity College Dublin and Dublin City University. She lectures in Systems Analysis & Design, Business Applications and Marketing. |
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What is the course fee?
The fees for the IBaT Advanced Diploma in Web Design are €1195 .
How can I make savings on the course fee?
IBAT College rewards students who register early for their course with significant savings available on the course fee. For further information on these savings and payment options, click on the following link:![]()
What do I get for my fee?
- Full set of bound notes (view sample notes)
- Access to your online student portal (view student portal site)
- Content Expert Lecturer (view lecturer profiles)
- Excellent college facilities (view college photos)
What other benefits do I get for with this course?
Because IBAT College is eligable to use the Adobe Education Store, Students can save up to 80% off the full commerical price of Adobe Software. You will not find a cheaper price for fully licensed Adobe Software anywhere else.
| Adobe Software | Description | Student Price | Commercial Price |
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Adobe® Creative Suite® 4 Design Premium software is the ultimate toolkit for crafting precise page layouts, creating stunning images and graphics, developing eye-catching web pages and rich interactive experiences Design Premium combines Adobe InDesign® CS4, Photoshop® CS4 Extended, Illustrator® CS4, Flash® CS4 Professional, Dreamweaver® CS4, Fireworks® CS4, and Acrobat® 9 Pro with additional tools and services | € 299 ex VAT | € 1,730.00 ex VAT |
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Communicate and collaborate more effectively and securely with Adobe® Acrobat® 9 Pro software. Unify a wide range of content into a single, organized PDF Portfolio. Collaborate through electronic document reviews. Create and manage dynamic forms. And help protect sensitive information. | € 189 ex VAT | € 559.00 ex VAT |
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Leverage the power of Adobe® Creative Suite® 4 Master Collection software, a comprehensive cross-media creative environment for designing print, interactive, web, film, video, and mobile content. Design freely with images, vectors, video, and sound, moving easily from page to screen. Master Collection integrates new versions of your favorite Adobe software to keep your creative world growing at the pace of your imagination. Master Collection combines Adobe InDesign® CS4, Photoshop® CS4 Extended, Illustrator® CS4, Acrobat® 9 Pro, Flash® CS4 Professional, Dreamweaver® CS4, Fireworks® CS4, Contribute® CS4, After Effects® CS4, Adobe Premiere® Pro CS4, Soundbooth® CS4, Adobe OnLocation™ CS4, and Encore® CS4 with additional tools and services. | € 499 ex VAT | € 2,727.00 ex VAT |
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Get all the features in Adobe® Photoshop® CS4 software — and much more. Whether you work in design, motion graphics, architecture, education, engineering, medicine, or scientific research, Photoshop CS4 Extended is the software for you. Paint directly on 3D models and access all the power of Photoshop for 3D editing and compositing. Experiment freely with nondestructive image adjustments. Composite images, text, and graphics. Work at peak efficiency in a streamlined and flexible interface. Edit motion graphics over multiple frames of imported video layers. And for accurate image analysis and visualization, take advantage of precise measurement, counting, and logging tools. | € 169 ex VAT | € 349.00 ex VAT |
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Tackle websites, applications, user interfaces, and other digital experiences with complete confidence in the power of Adobe® Creative Suite® 4 Web Premium software. From world-class image editing prowess to sophisticated code-handling capabilities to multiplatform deployment options, Web Premium is the comprehensive solution for the professional web designer and developer. Web Premium combines Adobe Dreamweaver® CS4, Flash® CS4 Professional, Photoshop® CS4 Extended, Illustrator® CS4, Fireworks® CS4, Acrobat® 9 Pro, Soundbooth® CS4, and Contribute® CS4 with additional tools and services. | € 249 ex VAT | € 1,655.00 ex VAT |
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Adobe® Creative Suite® 4 Web Standard software offers essential tools to design, develop, and maintain websites, interactive experiences, and mobile content. | € 199 ex VAT | €1,204.95 ex VAT |
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Adobe® Creative Suite® 4 Design Standard software is the essential toolkit for print design and production. Boost productivity with exciting new tools that enable the creation of eye-catching digital images and vector graphics, sophisticated page layout, and efficient prepress and production. Work confidently within this tightly integrated creative environment to deliver exceptional print results. Design Standard combines Adobe InDesign® CS4, Photoshop® CS4, Illustrator® CS4, and Acrobat® 9 Pro with additional tools and services. | € 199 ex VAT | € 449.00 ex VAT |
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Import, manage, process, and showcase your photographs — from one shot to an entire shoot — with Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® 2 software. Master your workflow with powerful sorting, selecting, and organizing tools. Target specific areas of your photos for precise adjustments, or enhance overall color, exposure, and tonal range nondestructively on more than 190 camera raw file formats, as well as JPEG, TIFF, and PSD. Then present your images in dynamic slide shows and interactive web galleries, or use flexible templates to create prints. | € 99 ex VAT | € 249.00 ex VAT |
I would like to apply what should I do?
To apply please complete our online enquiry form which will give us the key details to start your application and a member of our admissions team will contact you with further details. Alternatively, please feel free to contact Grainne Hurley our admissions specialist for IT courses on 01 870 5055, to register or to set up a meeting to discuss the course further. You can also email us at enquiry@ibat.ie. If you are satisfied with all the information that you have seen, you also can register online now for this course by clicking the 'Pay fees online' link at the top of this page. This will secure your place on the course and save you time. Please feel free to visit the college anytime and our course content experts will be more then willing to discuss any queries you may have. We look forward to seeing you.
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