What skills are required for Web Designers?

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1. Internet Basics

Content may include the following:

* Important Internet committees
* Basic workings of the Internet
* Most common Web browsers
* FTP
* Basic workings of e-mail
* Newsgroups
* Real time and asynchronous communications
* Web technologies, helper applications and plug-ins (including what they are used for and when their use is appropriate)
* Anti-virus software
* Internet searching

2. Web Multimedia

Content may include the following:
* Basics of Web audio and video
* Basics of streaming audio and video
* Basics of the Flash format
* HTML vs. Flash-based Web sites
* Current multimedia standards

3. HTML & WYSIWYG Editors

Content may include the following:
* History of HTML, including at least the latest three versions (including XHTML)
* Basic concepts of HTML/XHTML coding
* HTML 4.0 and XHTML tags
* Tables (including use for layout)
* Forms
* Lists
* Frames (including the advantages and disadvantages of using them)
* Hyperlinks and anchors
* Use of WYSIWYG editors to integrate graphics and multimedia

4. Web Graphics

Content may include the following:
* Basic graphic issues
* Issues related to background images
* Basic color issues
* Issues related to graphic file optimization
* Digital cameras and scanners to acquire electronic images
* Graphics software programs for creation and modification of Web graphics
* Animated GIFs
* Web design considerations regarding viewing Web pages via non-graphical browsers or devices


5. Web Site Design

Content may include the following:
* Web site planning and design
* Critical elements of information design
* Critical elements of site/structure/navigation design
* Critical elements of page design
* Browser issues, connection issues, and platform issues
* Corporate identity and corporate design


6. Web Site Management

Content may include the following:
* File structure/organization of a Web site
* Proofing a Web site before publishing it
* Ongoing content management

7. Legal Issues

Content may include the following:
* Basic elements of a contract
* Copyright issue, fair use, and trademark

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What is a Web Designer?

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Web Designer Defined:

Web Designers create and design websites on the world wide web. Web Designers are proficient in the visual arts and creating the images and designs that capture and keep visitors’ interest. They present aesthetically enticing designs that meet the requirements and preferences of their audience.

Welcome to Web Designer Careers!

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Sponsored by the non-profit professional association World Organization of Webmasters (WOW) the Web Designer Careers website was developed to provide you with a better opportunity about careers in Web Design.