Module Texts
Accessible XHTML and CSS Web Sites (Problem-Design-Solution), Duckett, J. (2005), Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, ISBN: 0764583069
Web Standards, Schafer, S.M. (2005), Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, ISBN:0764588206
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Disqualified Combination - CE00082-1 Internet Technology and HTML and CE00594-2 Web Design
Module Resources
Web server
Editors such as Macromedia Studio MX
The Internet
Module Learning Strategies
The lecture will support the two lab sessions. The lab sessions will support the underlying knowledge and skills required to complete the module, and will be facilitated with booklets, course texts, and the internet. Within lab sessions students will undertake scripting sessions, software familiarisation, design activities, and a look at the wider perspective of architecture and organisation. Group discussions will also take place in these sessions.
(1:n) (1:30)2
Module Indicative Content
This module will address:
Introduction to the internet
Web Standards - XHTML, and CSS
Web Page Editors
Web Graphics
Javascript
Web Design
Hosting and business issues
Introduction to web servers and deployment
Introduction To Server Side Scripting
Module Additional Assessment Details
Assignment (100%)
The assignment will be to devise, justify and realise a web site to fit the requirements agreed with your tutor. It is likely the topic be something like a travel agents application or car sales. The web site will be supported by a written report of 3,000 words.
(Learning outcomes 1 to 4)