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Create Animated Breaking News Graphics with HTML, CSS and JavaScript

Learn to build custom broadcast-style overlays and animated graphics using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, just like you see on the news! The perfect addition for live streams, digital signage, and TV graphics.

5 Days

Average time students take to complete this course.

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Taught by: Jacinto Wong
Last updated: September 2025

Rated 4.9 out of 5 on Trustpilot

What you'll learn

  • Design and position elements for on-screen video graphics
  • Style overlays and lower-thirds with CSS
  • Add animations to make graphics feel dynamic
  • Use JavaScript to trigger and update visuals
  • Create countdown timers and news tickers
  • Build overlays for live streams and broadcasts
  • Work with responsive design for various screen sizes
  • Deliver graphics using only a browser and basic code

What's the bottom line?

This course is not about making you just code along without understanding the principles so that when you are done with the course you don’t know what to do other than watch another tutorial... No!

This course will push you and challenge you to become someone that is able to build your own real-world projects that wow users and prospective employers 💪.

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Course curriculum

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Introduction

4 lectures

Introduction2:46

PREVIEW

Exercise: Meet Your Classmates and Instructor

PREVIEW

Course Resources

PREVIEW

Developer Setup

PREVIEW

Creating Broadcast Graphics

8 lectures

Where To Go From Here?

2 lectures

Appendix - Developer Setup

7 lectures

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Meet your instructor

Your instructor isn’t just an expert with years of real-world professional experience. He has been in your shoes. He makes learning fun. He makes complex topics feel simple. He will motivate you. He will push you. And he will go above and beyond to help you succeed.

Jacinto Wong

Hi, I'm Jacinto Wong!

Jacinto, a Zero To Mastery Academy instructor, is a self-taught developer working as a Senior Developer. Having been in your shoes, he knows it is possible to upgrade your skills and switch careers without spending excessive time or money.

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Jacinto Wong

Senior Developer & Designer

Frequently asked questions

Are there any prerequisites for this course?

  • Basic knowledge of CSS, JavaScript, and HTMl is required.

Who is this course for?

  • Anyone who feels like they can't build amazing CSS and JavaScript projects on their own
  • Anyone who wants to become a Web Developer, switch careers, or become a freelance Web Developer
  • Developers and Designers who feel like they have beginner or intermediate front-end skills but want to deepen their knowledge and improve their skills
  • Programmers who want to learn frontend web development
  • Anyone who needs to add more projects to their portfolio or resume
  • Aspiring and experienced web developers looking to master styling and layout techniques

Do you provide a certificate of completion?

We definitely do and they are quite nice. You will also be able to add Zero To Mastery Academy to the education section of your LinkedIn profile as well.

Are there subtitles?

Yes! We have high quality subtitles in 6 different languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, and Hindi.

You can even adjust the text size, color, background and more so that the subtitles are perfect just for you!

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