Diploma in Web Designing

[Innceptionist]

Hey there,

I'm Innceptionist, just turned 16 on 21st of March. After finishing my annual exams of Matriculation, I got a huge gap of let's say four months. As I'm solemnly interested in the web, specifically web development, freelancing (data entry & content writing) or anything else which can generate a good income and/or entertain me, so I decided to search for some technical environment to learn something new - I have a basic command over the HTML language, but that's not enough to design a super-cool website. I went to a college which was offering a diploma in web designing (HTML, Java, JavaScript & C++). I believe we cannot design a good-looking website without CSS (Cascading Style Sheet) which they weren't offering.

I spoke with my dad, as he's a programmer too but electrical engineer by profession, he suggested me to do this diploma as C++ is very useful (considering that it is my main aptitude). So, what do you think? Am I able to do CSS after learning the languages mentioned above? The duration of this diploma is three months, do you think it'll cover the major aspects of these programming/markup languages? Would I be able to write a program/software or design a website after the course? I did some basic research on these languages to get a know-how, but I'm always happy to take some input from the Pakistani brothers!

I started earning online at the age of 14 (lifetime earning is more than Rs. 30,000) but I wanna attach with some real heavy shit - I hope to become a good programmer at the age of 16 and earn some good cash, I don't have any financial issues, it's just my interest.

Comments & criticism are more than welcome!

Cordially,
Innceptionist

 

[mubaidr]

If you have already basic knowledge of HTML and you are dedicated, i recommend reading book to learn HTML/CSS/JavaScript. You will be able to develop your own basic websites within a month.

 

[staticPointer]

php+mysql is hell better than diploma !!!

 

[Gamer150]

which softwares are used now a days for web site developing !
which languages should one learn ?

 

[bilalshaw]

Hi, I am a freelance web and graphics designer.
You don't need to design HTML tables and shit anymore. If you have the basic knowledge of HTML/CSS and JavaScript, you are good to go.
Please note that, no client would want a HMTL only website. That time has gone.
C++ is not a scripting language, it is a programming language. It could be a good start for multipurpose programming but it is not at all required for web scripting. I would recommend if you attend some diploma or course in PHP + MySQL. Just for your information, MySQL is a database system which integrates with PHP, it comes along.
I never took any formal classes on web development but after an year or so of my personal effort and learning along, I am able to produce fine quality websites for more local and less international clients.
Note that, I am not a full fledged PHP developer but do check out HashManic and TheAllBlogger. These are the projects I'm proud of.
Once you learn the basics of PHP, you get to know many shortcuts as well such as WordPress etc

I also recommend if you go for the graphics designing along with the web development, you could become a whole lot of a package of your own. You won't need anyone else to design buttons, logos, backgrounds for your projects.

Best of luck

 

[crazypathan]

If you learned C++ you will nail every scripting language you will get into later in life.