WEB-202: Responsive Web Design

Learn to build mobile-friendly, accessible websites in this Responsive Web Design course. Gain hands-on experience with HTML5, CSS, Bootstrap, multimedia, and interactivity for modern web development.

Course Description

The Responsive Web Design course introduces students to the principles and practices of building modern, mobile-friendly, and accessible websites. Using Jessica Minnick’s Responsive Web Design with HTML5 & CSS, 9th Edition, students will learn how to create adaptable layouts that deliver seamless user experiences across mobile, tablet, and desktop platforms.

The course begins with the fundamentals of webpage structure, HTML5 coding, and CSS styling before advancing into responsive frameworks and design techniques. Students will explore multimedia integration, tables, forms, and interactive features using CSS and JavaScript. Accessibility and usability standards are emphasized throughout, ensuring that websites meet industry expectations for inclusivity and performance.

Practical exercises and projects guide learners through publishing, promoting, and maintaining professional-quality websites. The course also introduces frameworks such as Bootstrap to streamline responsive design workflows and modernize layouts.

Designed for students pursuing web development, design, or digital media, this course provides both conceptual foundations and applied skills. By the end, students will be equipped to design and maintain responsive, accessible websites suitable for professional and commercial environments.

Textbook: Responsive Web Design with HTML5 & CSS – Jessica Minnick, 9th Ed. (2021)

Course Objectives

Construct well-structured webpages using HTML5 and CSS.

Apply responsive design principles to ensure usability across mobile, tablet, and desktop devices.

Enhance websites with images, multimedia, forms, and interactive features.

Implement accessibility standards to ensure inclusive web design.

Publish, promote, and maintain professional websites.

Utilize frameworks like Bootstrap to streamline and modernize design.

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Course Contents

Introduction to the Internet and Web Design

Building a Webpage Template with HTML5

Enhancing a Website with Images and Links

Designing Webpages with CSS

Responsive Design Part 1: Designing for Mobile Devices

Responsive Design Part 2: Designing for Tablet and Desktop Devices

Improving Web Design with New Page Layouts

Creating Tables and Forms

Integrating Audio and Video

Creating Interactivity with CSS and JavaScript

Publish, Promote, and Maintain a Website

Getting Started with Bootstrap

Single Course or Program Option

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

Full Stack Development
Web Development

Recommended Prerequisites

Accreditation You Can Trust

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.