APCSS1 - Web Development with Cascading Style Sheets

In this course you will be introduced to the concepts, techniques, properties, and values of CSS in a sequence that reflects a typical "building up" of design rules.

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Prerequisites


Working knowledge of HTML

Detailed Class Syllabus


Lesson 1: Controlling Color and Typography


Create an Embedded Style Sheet
Apply Color
Comment Your Code
Modify Text Styles
Modify Font Styles
Create a Linked Style Sheet

Lesson 2: Designing with the Cascade


Create Class Styles
Create ID Styles
Create Contextual Styles
Target Styles to Elements with Specific Attributes
Create Style Sheets that Cascade
Import Style Sheets
Create Inline Styles

Lesson 3: Designing Content Sections


Control Margins and Padding
Create Borders
Control Element Dimensions
Create Floating Elements
Control Content Overflow

Lesson 4: Controlling Layout with Positioning


Controlling Layout with Absolute Positioning
Create a Fixed, Multi-column Layout
Create a Fluid, Multi-column Layout
Control Layout with Relative Positioning
Control the Display of Layered Elements
Apply Fixed Positioning

Lesson 5: Enhancing an Existing Design


Customize Cursors
Customize Link Styles
Customize Forms
Display and Manipulate Background Images
Customize Lists
Create Generated Content

Lesson 6: Creating Alternate Style Sheets


Create Accessible Style Sheets
Apply User-Defined System Fonts and Colors
Create a Print Style Sheet