This document provides an overview of the web and web design. It discusses the difference between the Internet and the World Wide Web, and how web browsers access web pages from the Internet. There are different types of websites, including commercial, portal, informational, educational, and personal sites. Web pages contain various elements like text, graphics, multimedia, and hyperlinks that link pages together. The web design process involves interaction, information, and presentation design. It also identifies careers in web authoring, design, development, and webmastering.
Section 1.1
•Compare the Internet and the Web
• Identify Web browser components
• Compare Web sites and Web pages
• Describe types of Web sites
Section 1.2
• Identify parts of a Web page
• Summarize the importance of hyperlinks
• Use a Web browser
2.
Section 1.3
•DescribeWeb Designing
•Describe Web site development steps
• Identify the three categories of Web site design
• Discuss Web design careers
Section 1.4
• Identify parts of the FrontPage interface
• Use FrontPage to view Web pages
3.
1.1 Introduction tothe Web
Guide to Reading
Main Ideas
The Internet is a
worldwide network of
hardware. The World
Wide Web is part of the
Internet. Web sites are
divided into categories
that meet particular
needs.
Key Terms
Internet
World Wide Web
file
Web browser
Web site
Web page
home page
pp. 6-10
4.
1.1 Introduction tothe Web
The Internet and the World Wide Web
The Internet and the
World Wide Web are not
the same things. The
Internet provides access
to the World Wide Web.
The information on the
Web is stored in individual
files.
pp. 6-10
Internet Hardware, such as
computers, cables, and
telephone wires, that is
connected to create a
massive worldwide network.
(p. 6)
World Wide Web is a
system of interlinked
hypertext documents that are
accessed via the Internet.
file Contains information,
such as text, graphics, video,
or animation, that is stored
on computer hardware. (p. 6)
5.
1.1 Introduction tothe Web
How the Web Works
A Web site is made up of
Web pages.
A home page is generally
the first page a user sees
when visiting a site.
Hypertext Markup
Language (HTML) is the
code used to create Web
pages.
pp. 6-10
Web site A group of related
files organized around a
common topic. (p. 7)
Web page A single file
within a Web site that has a
unique name. (p. 7)
home page The main page
on a Web site which
contains general information
about the site. (p. 7)
6.
1.1 Introduction tothe Web
A Web browser access the web page from internet and
displays that web page on to the monitor screen.
Menu
Navigation
Buttons
Viewing
Area
Title Bar
Web
Address
Web Browser
pp. 6-10
1.1 Introduction tothe Web
Types of Web Sites
• Commercial sites
E-commerce sites
Corporate presence sites
• Portal sites
• Informational sites
News sites
Government sites
Public interest sites
• Educational sites
School and university sites
Tutorials and distance learning
Museums and other institutions
• Personal sites
pp. 6-10
9.
1.2 Elements ofa Web Page
Guide to Reading
Main Ideas
Web pages are composed
of many different
elements, including text,
graphics, animation, and
hyperlinks. Hyperlinks link
Web pages together and
help a user navigate
through a Web site.
Key Terms
text
graphics
multimedia
audio
animation
video
hyperlink
pp. 12-15
10.
1.2 Elements ofa Web Page
Text and Graphics
Web designers use text
and graphics to add
interest to a Web site. The
combination of text and
graphics are the basics of
a Web site.
pp. 12-15
text Consists of words,
letters, numbers, and other
symbols. (p. 12)
graphic A drawing, chart,
diagram, painting, or
photograph stored in a
digital format. (p. 12)
11.
1.2 Elements ofa Web Page
Multimedia
Multimedia refers to the
integration of elements
such as graphics, text,
audio, video, animation,
and interactivity.
pp. 12-15
audio Live, streamed, or
recorder sound. (p. 13)
video Live or recorded
moving images. (p. 13)
animation The movement
of text and graphics. (p. 13)
12.
1.2 Elements ofa Web Page
Hyperlinks
Hyperlinks can be a
word, phrase, or graphic.
There are three types of
hyperlinks: internal,
external, and intrapage.
pp. 12-15
hyperlink A way to link Web
pages together and allow
users to move from one
online location to another.
(p. 14)
13.
What is WebDesigning
Web design is the planning and creation of websites. This
includes the information, user interface, site structure,
navigation, layout, colors, fonts, and imagery.
All of these are combined with the principles of web
designing to create a website that meets the goals of the
owner and designer.
14.
1.3 Web SiteDesign Process
Guide to Reading
Main Ideas
The Web site design
process has five basic
steps. There are three
categories of Web site
design. Specific skills are
needed to develop and
design Web sites.
Key Terms
interaction design
information design
presentation design
Web author
Web designer
Web developer
Webmaster
pp. 16-20
15.
1.3 Web SiteDevelopment
pp. 16-20
The Web Site Design Process
Designing and
Implementing a Web Site
There are three layers of
a web site design process
• Interaction Design
• Information Design
• Presentation Design
Interaction Design Part of Web
site design process in which
you determine how the user is
likely to navigate through the
site. (p. 17)
Information Design Part of
Web site design process in
which you determine the
content that will appear on each
page. (p. 18)
Presentation Design Part of
Web site design process in
which you determine the
physical appearance of the
site’s pages. (p. 18)
16.
1.3 Web SiteDevelopment
Web Site Development Careers
Here are some careers in
Web site development:
• Web author
• Web designer
• Web developer
• Webmaster
pp. 16-20
Web author Person who
writes the text that will
appear on each Web page.
(p. 19)
Web designer Person who
develops the look and feel of
the Web site. (p. 19)
Web developer Person who
uses programming skills to
develop Web sites. (p. 20)
Webmaster Person who
manages and maintains
Web sites. (p. 20)