Intro to Coding teaches foundational skills in web development with HTML and CSS. Over six weeks, you will create web pages as a form of creative expression using the code editor as a design tool. In hands-on workshops, you will participate in discussions surrounding internet history and respond to creative prompts via coding on the web. Expect weekly classes where you will interact with like-minded individuals and participate in an activity-driven learning environment. This class is for you if you are interested in learning new skills in programming and using code as a creative medium. Each week you be guided by readings to participate in discussions about life on the internet, web design, and apply skills learned to build a personal webzine. Expect minimal homework composed of weekly creative prompts to collectively add to a joint webzine with your cohort.

• Self-publishing your creative projects on the internet
• Learn foundational skills in HTML and CSS to build a webzine
• A deeper understanding of the internet, its history, and possible futures

Every session will include at least one creative prompt to work on as minimally or intensively as you want during the week to add to a collective webzine together to publish online.

Week 1 – Intros

HTML Foundations. Learn about the handmade web and zines. Introduction to using a code editor as design tools. First creative prompt.

Week 2 – Styles

Apply styles with CSS. Second creative prompt.

Week 3 – Layout

Create layouts that work on various devices. Third creative prompt.

Week 4 – Imagery and Type

Display imagery dynamically, learn how to use variable fonts. Fourth creative prompt.

Week 5 – Interaction

Implement interactions that engage the audience. Discuss empathetic media and narrative storytelling. Fifth creative prompt.

Week 6 – Refinement

Polish up code, add animations and transitions. Compile a final webzine and share.

• Graphic Design in the Post-Digital Era
• HTML & CSS: Design and Build Websites

Jean’s research focuses on innovative methods of design thinking and making as applied to the field of user interface and user experience (UI/UX). He explores the potential of human factors, rapid prototyping, illustration, animation, and design as powerful and provocative platforms for communication. His big goal is to empower people with the necessary tools and knowledge to work on things that matter to them.

Index scholarships are designed to benefit underrepresented groups, BIPOC members of our community, and those for whom the class price is not accessible. These need-based scholarships will go to the candidates who best demonstrate why they should be chosen for the free spot to our class based on the following criteria:

• Belong to groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the graphic design and creative industries
• Do not have jobs that would pay for these courses as professional development
• Cannot independently afford the class at list price
• Share our value of intentional community

The number of selected applicants chosen is subject to the discretion of Index and the instructor, but every course will select at least one. Apply for a scholarship here. Applications close April 16th.

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