So college comes soon, and I'm interested in web develoment.... Who has taken this and what is involved? do I have to know web graphic stuff? Let me know what you took! Is it different from web design?
Erm... I'm not much a computer buff, the only program I could say I'm very well versed at is Vista's Word... that's it. But wiki is my friend, so here's what he says http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_development
If you're doing web application development, you don't have to be able to produce the graphics. There are people with artistic talent who do that. For the actual web development, you could start by downloading Microsoft Visual Studio Express and doing some ASP.NET tutorials that are free online. Might give you a feel for whether it is something you will be interested in.
what my college has.... Computer Science 1205: Introduction to Programming Using Visual Basic CSCI 1205 4-0-4. Prerequisite or corequisite: ITFN-1101, MATH-1111 The emphasis of this course is on practical applications of visual basic programming. Topics include an introduction to Windows, data structures and algorithms. Computer Science 1206: Intermediate Programming Using Visual Basic CSCI 1206 Prerequisite: CSCI-1205 This course is a continuation of Introduction to Programming Using Visual Basic emphasizing problem solving, data types and file processing with emphasis on the human factors of software design. Provides advanced skills needed in the Windows programming environment. Computer Science 1301: Principles of Computer Science I CSCI 1301 4-0-4. Prerequisite: MATH 1111 This course includes an overview of computers and programming; problem solving and algorithm development; simple data types; arithmetic and logic operators; selection structures; repetition structures; text files; arrays (one and two dimensional); procedural abstraction and software design; modular programming (including subprograms or the equivalent). Computer Science 1302: Principles of Computer Programming II CSCI 1302 4-0-4. Prerequisite: CSCI 1301 This course includes an overview of abstract data types; arrays (multi-dimensional) and records; sets and strings; binary files; searching and sorting; introductory algorithm analysis (including Big-O); recursion, pointers and linked lists; software engineering concepts; dynamic data structures (stacks, queues, trees). Computer Science 1320: Introduction to File Processing and File Structures CSCI 1320 3-0-3. Prerequisite: or CSCI 1301 This is a continuation of file management techniques. Language independent. Topics include sequential file processing, record and file organization, data representation, error detection and control, control breaks, tables, sorting, indexed and relative file organization. Computer Science 2300: Object-Oriented Programming CSCI 2300 4-0-4. Prerequisite: CSCI 1302 An introduction to C++ programming with object-oriented techniques including design methodologies. Topics include classes, operator and function overloading, in-line function, inheritance, virtual function, templates and OOP techniques. Computer Science 2400: Computer Graphics CSCI 2400 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CSCI 1302 A survey of the basic hardware components and software techniques used in the discipline of computer graphics. Topics include two- and three-dimensional graphs, matrix representation or transformations, perspective and stereoscopic views. Computer Science 2500: Introduction to Data Structures CSCI 2500 3-0-3. Prerequisite: CSCI 1302 An introduction to data structures and algorithm analysis. Topics include basic concepts of data, linear lists and arrays, representation of trees and graphs, storage systems and structures, searching and sorting techniques. This course is usually offered only once every two academic years. Consult the division chair for schedule plans.
I would've thought you'd have explored things like html, php etc. coding basically already since you're interested in web development... What exactly did you want to do?
Yes I know most of HTML I used it for 4 years on a sims game..... I know some basic CSS codes and I know how most work. I want to do web development
Re: Dev vs Des As a Computer Systems Management A.S. heading for a Web Design & Development B.S. this fall I have some of the answers you're looking for. I was originally going to hash this out for you myself, but I came across this thread and decided that it has exactly what you need to know. I strongly urge you to read some of the posts. Technically you don't have to "know web graphics," but you will study suitable graphic use for the web in either degree, and you will likely study some graphic design in a web design degree. If not, I recommend picking it up on the side, as the ability to design graphics from scratch comes in handy from time to time. ~ Mist
