WEB-203: Javascript for Web Design

Learn to add interactivity to websites with this JavaScript for Web Design course. Gain hands-on skills in DOM manipulation, events, forms, and dynamic content while integrating JavaScript with HTML5 and CSS.

Course Description

The JavaScript for Web Design course introduces students to the programming language that powers interactivity and dynamic behavior on modern websites. Using Carey and Vodnik’s JavaScript for Web Warriors, 7th Edition, this course provides a practical, hands-on approach to learning client-side scripting concepts and applying them in real-world web design projects.

Students will begin with the fundamentals of variables, functions, control structures, and events before advancing to DOM manipulation, form validation, and dynamic content updates. The course also covers arrays, objects, error handling, and integration with HTML5 and CSS, enabling students to create responsive, user-friendly interfaces. Advanced topics such as multimedia, animation, and APIs provide exposure to the broader applications of JavaScript in modern web development.

Designed for students pursuing web development, design, or software-related fields, the course emphasizes problem-solving and usability. By the end, learners will be able to implement interactive features that enhance user experience, streamline workflows, and support professional-quality web applications. This course builds a strong foundation for advanced study in full stack development or framework-based JavaScript programming.

Textbook: JavaScript for Web Warriors – Carey/Vodnik, 7th Ed. (2022)

Course Objectives

Explain core JavaScript concepts and apply them to web design projects.

Use JavaScript to validate and process web forms.

Manipulate the DOM to dynamically update webpage content and styles.

Apply events and functions to create interactive user experiences.

Implement arrays, objects, and error handling in JavaScript programs.

Integrate JavaScript with HTML5 and CSS to build responsive, interactive websites.

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Course Contents

Introduction to JavaScript – Purpose and Role in Web Design

JavaScript Basics – Variables, Data Types, and Operators

Control Structures – Decision-Making and Loops

Functions – Creating Reusable Code

Events and Event Handling – Adding Interactivity

Working with Forms – Input Validation and Processing

DOM Manipulation – Accessing and Modifying Webpage Content

Arrays and Objects – Managing Data in JavaScript

Error Handling and Debugging – Writing Reliable Code

Integrating JavaScript with HTML5 and CSS – Dynamic Web Design

Advanced Features – Multimedia, Animation, and APIs

Final Project – Building an Interactive Web Application

Single Course or Program Option

This course may be purchased individually or as part of the certificate programs listed below.

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Washington Technical Institute is fully accredited by the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)—a regional accrediting agency recognized for setting high standards in education. This accreditation affirms that our programs, operations, and outcomes meet rigorous academic and institutional benchmarks. MSA-CESS accreditation is a mark of quality that ensures our students receive an education that is both credible and respected. It also means WTI is committed to continuous improvement, student success, and accountability at every level.