BBB Web Design I

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

Brave Behind Bars (BBB) is an introductory web design and career-readiness program for incarcerated students. The curriculum covers the fundamentals of HTML, CSS and JavaScript. The class includes lectures and training on presentation and public speaking. Students are also introduced to relevant technology-facing career paths by guest lecturers. Throughout this course, participants are challenged to think critically, collaborate with others, and design empathetically as they learn how to code and build a tech solution. Through processes such as self-exploration, research, and design-thinking, participants are enabled to use coding to make a difference about an issue they care about. The course revolves around a capstone project, where students build websites that address challenges impacting their communities. At the end of the course, participants step away exposed to empathetic technology and empowered with a greater sense of self-efficacy regarding the pursuit of future careers and educational opportunities.