Advanced HTML and CSS
CSE-41319
Advance Your Web Design Skills: Master Responsive Layouts and Modern CSS Techniques
Take your web development expertise to the next level with our Advanced HTML and CSS course. Designed for those who already have a foundational understanding of front-end development, this course dives deeper into the critical skills needed to build high-performance, modern websites. You will explore advanced techniques in HTML5 and CSS3—focusing on responsive design, accessibility, animations, and cross-device compatibility—while also incorporating interactive JavaScript and jQuery features.
Throughout the course, you will gain hands-on experience building layouts using CSS Flexbox and CSS Grid, implementing semantic HTML and accessibility, and applying real-world design solutions through frameworks and reusable components. Whether you are refining your skills or preparing to move into a full-stack development path, this course offers the tools and techniques required to create professional-grade websites and web applications.
Course Highlights
- Responsive web design using media queries and relative units
- Advanced CSS selectors and layout systems (Flexbox, Grid)
- CSS transitions, transformations, and keyframe animations
- Semantic HTML5 and ARIA attributes for accessibility
- Interactive web behavior with jQuery and JavaScript functions and events
Course Benefits
- Analyze and test web pages using advanced debugging and performance optimization techniques
- Design and replicate complex layouts using modern CSS tools such as Flexbox and CSS Grid
- Write and apply advanced CSS selectors to enhance user interface design and usability
- Develop responsive web designs by creating effective media queries for mobile and desktop devices
- Configure HTML and CSS development environments for more efficient coding workflows
- Create engaging user experiences using CSS animations, transitions, and transformations
- Enhance interactivity by using jQuery and JavaScript to manipulate HTML elements dynamically
Course Details and Next Steps
- Course typically offered: Online, Fall and Spring Quarters
- Prerequisites: Introduction to HTML5 and CSS or a complete working knowledge of HTML and CSS
- Next Steps: Upon completion, consider additional coursework in our specialized certificate in Front End Development such as Introduction to JavaScript
- Contact: For more information about this course, please contact us at infotech@ucsd.edu
Who Should Take This Course?
- Aspiring Front-End Engineers looking to go beyond the basics of HTML/CSS
- Web Designers who want to master modern layout tools and responsive techniques
- UI/UX Designers seeking better control over implementation and interaction design
- Freelancers and Entrepreneurs aiming to deliver high-quality, accessible websites
- Students and Developers preparing for advanced topics like React and full-stack development
Course Information
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This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
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All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
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- No refunds after: 4/7/2025
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Instructor:
Arthur Twiss
