Students will review the basics of installing and configuring Wordpress websites and then use live Wordpress websites to practice solving complex web design challenges. Projects will require excellent thinking with web content strategy and user experience design principles. Students will be expected to customize Wordpress websites using child themes and hand-coded CSS and will also be expected to use Wordpress plugins to install advanced functionality. This course will also guide students in turning a simple Wordpress website into an online store, covering both the technical systems required for eCommerce functionality as well as the UI/UX principles involved in creating an intuitive and enjoyable online shopping experience.
Prerequisites
VCDP 1283 or departmental permission.
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What you will learn
- Advanced Wordpress plugins
- Advanced Wordpress themes and customization
- Child themes and custom CSS
- eCommerce design elements, principles, and models
- UI/UX design principles
- Website content strategy and calls to action
- Web graphics
- Navigation and information architecture
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
Additional information
1. Interview with department to discuss previous experience
2. A portfolio assessment of previously completed related work OR
3. The demonstration of skills via the successful completion of 1-4 related projects/assignments similar to those completed in the course, chosen at the discretion of the department
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.