This masterclass is for anybody who wants a through grounding in building websites using the three key elements of the "holy trinity" of web standards: HTML, CSS and JavaScript. You may work in a role that now involves more web development knowledge, be developing your own project, or simply want to learn more about how websites are constructed.  

The course is made up of four three-hour classes at the Guardian over consecutive weeks, with approximately two hours of work to do from home each week. You'll need access to your own computer for the homework, with remote support and feedback. No special software is required besides a text editor (Notepad or similar is fine!) and a modern web browser.

Sessions will cover: 

- what HTML, CSS and JavaScript are, how they relate to one other, and when to use them.

- building a basic website framework suitable for use across different browsers and devices

- customising page design and styling elements and components

- how JavaScript can be used to enhance webpages accessibly and unobtrusively

- the basics of setting up hosting for your website

The course will be technical in nature, but is aimed at people who may not have written any code before. You may want to learn web standards for your job, or have a website in mind that you would like to build. Students should be confident using computers (we will be working on Macs), and comfortable using the web and online tools.

Classes will consist of a lecture-style introduction to a topic, followed by interactive sections where you'll be writing code and debugging it with help from the tutor. Previous coding experience isn't necessary but confidence working with different files and your web browser should be all you'll need to engage.

TUTOR PROFILE
The lead tutor is Matt Andrews, a lead client-side web developer at the Guardian. Matt has worked at the Guardian for over two years and has worked on products including the Guardian's Facebook app (12 million installs and counting) and the new, work-in-progress mobile website using responsive design techniques. Matt studied English at university in Leeds and is therefore keen to emphasise that a degree in Computer Science or similar isn't a requirement for building websites - all you need is curiosity, creativity and a desire to learn. You can find out a bit more about Matt via his personal site (mattandrews.info) or on twitter at @mattpointblank.

Note: workshops run on Wednesday 27 February, Wednesday 6 March, Wednesday 13 March and Wednesday 20 March 2013. 
 

Dates: Wednesdays, 27 February - 20 March (inclusive) 

Times: 6.30pm–9.30pm

Location:  The Guardian, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU

Price: £400 (inclusive of VAT, refreshments and booking fee)

Maximum class size: 15