CSS Essentials

Styling the Modern Web

Description

CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) is the language used to style web pages. It works hand-in-hand with HTML to make websites visually appealing and user-friendly. This course is designed to teach the essentials of CSS, focusing on styling and layout techniques for building modern, attractive websites. Whether you’re looking to customize fonts, layout grids, or add interactive hover effects, this course will guide you through it all. With hands-on projects, you’ll learn how to apply CSS to real-world scenarios and create websites that look great on any device. By the end, you’ll have a solid foundation in CSS and be ready to explore more advanced techniques.

Course Content

Introduction to CSS

Overview of CSS and its role in web design.

Basic CSS Syntax and Selectors

Learn the syntax of CSS and how to select HTML elements.

Colors, Fonts, and Text Styling

Customize text, font styles, and apply colors to elements.

Box Model and Layouts

Understand the box model (padding, margin, border) and how to manage layouts.

Positioning and Floating

Master element positioning, floating, and stacking elements on your page.

Flexbox: A Responsive Layout Tool

Create flexible layouts using Flexbox for mobile-first web design.

CSS Grid: Layouts Made Easy

Learn how to create grid-based layouts for complex, responsive designs.

Responsive Design with Media Queries

Make your website mobile-friendly by adjusting styles based on screen size.

CSS Transitions and Animations

Add interactive effects to your website with smooth transitions and animations.

Advanced CSS Techniques

Explore more advanced styling techniques such as custom properties and pseudo-elements.

Building a Complete Webpage

Apply your CSS skills to build a fully styled webpage, combining everything you’ve learned.

Requirements

Basic understanding of HTML (from previous course or similar experience).
A computer with internet access.
Code editor: Visual Studio Code (free and recommended).
No prior CSS experience required, but an interest in web design is helpful.
Strong motivation to learn and practice.

What you'll learn

Enhance your web design skills: Learn how to make websites visually stunning and user-friendly.
Create responsive websites: Ensure your websites look great on all devices (desktop, tablet, mobile).
Understand layout techniques: Master Flexbox and Grid for responsive and complex designs.

Improve user experience: Style websites that are visually appealing and easy to navigate.
Open doors for design careers: With CSS knowledge, you’ll be prepared for roles in web design and development.
Get hands-on experience: Build real-world projects and apply your knowledge in practice.