Course title

HVFA

Pre-requisite

CTE Introduction to Webpage Design with grade of C or better

Course description

CIS 143 – Web Page Design I
This first semester class teaches web page design by utilizing Adobe Dreamweaver CS5.5.
Dreamweaver is used by students to create websites that include hyperlinks; graphics; well formatted
text; drop down menus; and forms. Design issues such as creating successful web
pages for target audiences and search engine placement are also included.
CIS 145 – Photoshop 1
This first semester class delves into advanced usage of Photoshop CS5.5; the industry
standard in photo manipulation and web graphics creation. Main topics of instruction will be
using the keyboard shortcuts to improve efficiency and speed of work; selection tools for web
graphic creation and proper usage of layers and color schemes. As a bonus; Illustrator CS5.5
will also be taught; focusing on vectoring of graphics for use in web and print.
CIS 243 – Web Page Design II
This is a second semester class; the continuation of CIS 143. Focus will be on learning the
following languages and software platforms: CSS3; JavaScript; PHP; Adobe Edge (tentative);
Adobe Illustrator CS5.5; and Adobe Flash CS5.5. Class projects include websites that will be
used by the public. (e.g. Lake Havasu High School –Clubs) Students will have the
opportunity to participate in SkillsUSA.
CIS 245 – Photoshop II
This is a second semester class; the continuation of CIS 145. Focus will be on creating eyecatching
graphics and logos for websites. Simple photography will be taught; while learning
how to optimize your images in Photoshop for the web.

School Country

United States

School state

Arizona

School city

Lake Havasu City

High school

Lake Havasu High School

School Address

N/A

School zip code

86403

Requested competency code

CTE

Date submitted

02/7/2016

Approved

Yes

Approved competency code

• CTE
• Career and technical education

Approved date

02/15/2016

Online / Virtual

No