Event Details

COST: $149 for BDA members, $169 for non-members
TIME: 6pm - 9pm (THIS IS A TWO-EVENING CLASS)

Mastering web design means really knowing how to use Cascading Style Sheets to display content, but it doesn't have to be scary! This two-night workshop will remove the mysteries, answer your questions, and put CSS into perspective through real world examples.

Even with visual editors like Dreamweaver or WordPress, understanding CSS is essential for customizing layout and appearance. We'll examine the anatomy and syntax of CSS code and show you how to use it effectively to control fonts, backgrounds, borders, positioning, and more. to design your website for elegant, powerful designs.

This workshop will cover:

CSS syntax
CSS selectors such as: tag, ID, class, and pseudo-classes
Writing CSS styles and applying them to HTML
Internal vs. external style sheets vs. inline styles
Customizing text
The role of the tag
Using background images and Sprites
Positioning site elements with CSS: absolute positioning and floats
Best practices for writing CSS
Six major concepts that tie everything together

For complete details, PLEASE REGISTER at the BDA website. Boulder Digital Arts offers affordable training in digital media from professionals working in the field.