A candidate can opt for a career as a web designer after 10 +2 and degree,
followed by an additional diploma course in web designing. To be a web designer
you need to learn about the web and various associated program languages like
the HTML, ASP or PHP. An updated knowledge on designing software's or HTML
editors is a must. You should know popular software's like Dream weaver, Photoshop,
Flash and many others. Knowledge
in coding, and scripting in Java / Flash, CSS style sheet etc for styling web
pages in browsers gives you an edge
in the field of designing. A degree in computer science is also an added advantage for those in
this field.
There are several computer training centres offering diploma and short term
certificate courses in this field. The courses will give an idea on the
elements and principles of design, how to use colours and fonts effectively,
about the layout or organisation of elements in a web page, using graphics
and images, easy navigation techniques, accessibility of the webpage to
as may users as possible and the knowledge for using various designing
software's.
Personal attributes
Web designers need to have technical know-how and artistic talent. They
should be able to originate and conceptualize new ideas.
Web designing requires a set of skills like good design sense, computer proficiency, familiarity
in various programming languages such as HTML, CSS, knowledge of emerging web technologies,
aptitude for graphic designing etc. Inter personal communication skills is a
must as they have to work closely with a team or with clients and design the page according
to the taste or requirement of the client.
