Module Descriptors
WEB DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT (WBL)
COWB40388
Key Facts
School of Digital, Technologies and Arts
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Russell Campion
Email: R.J.Campion@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 27
Independent Study Hours: 123
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 100%
Module Details
ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT DETAILS
A PORTFOLIO weighted at 100%.
A Portfolio consisting of:
A developed website utilising the latest web scripting / programing approaches, standards, and technologies
A report of maximum 2000 words – to document requirements, design, implementation, and testing approaches used in creating the student's website.
The Portfolio will cover 100% of the module's assessment and cover learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4.
A Portfolio consisting of:
A developed website utilising the latest web scripting / programing approaches, standards, and technologies
A report of maximum 2000 words – to document requirements, design, implementation, and testing approaches used in creating the student's website.
The Portfolio will cover 100% of the module's assessment and cover learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
The module will cover the following topics:
Interface Design
- Usability
- HCI
- Media Design
Web
- Standards
- Storyboarding and navigation maps
- HTML 5
- CSS
- Graphics
- JavaScript
- Testing
Interface Design
- Usability
- HCI
- Media Design
Web
- Standards
- Storyboarding and navigation maps
- HTML 5
- CSS
- Graphics
- JavaScript
- Testing
LEARNING STRATEGIES
This module will be presented via the use of formal lectures which will include guided tutorial sessions totalling 27 hours. The lectures are intended to communicate the underlying theory. In the guided tutorial sessions these will cover the simulation of wireless and mobile computing and allow for discussions on the topics covered in the lectures. There will be a named academic module tutor.
This module requires students to complete assessment work in their work place. With this in mind, there will be a work-based learning agreement in place to ensure that arrangements are in place to facilitate the work-based learning. Students will be encouraged to discuss aspects of the module within discussion forums that are part of the VLE. These forums will allow discussion with a student 's peer group as well as the module tutor. Where group work is required students will be expected to utilise the VLE and other means of electronic communication to facilitate this.
In addition to completing the assessment, work-based learning will usually include working through preparatory exercises and tasks in a module work book,guided by a work-based Mentor.
This module requires students to complete assessment work in their work place. With this in mind, there will be a work-based learning agreement in place to ensure that arrangements are in place to facilitate the work-based learning. Students will be encouraged to discuss aspects of the module within discussion forums that are part of the VLE. These forums will allow discussion with a student 's peer group as well as the module tutor. Where group work is required students will be expected to utilise the VLE and other means of electronic communication to facilitate this.
In addition to completing the assessment, work-based learning will usually include working through preparatory exercises and tasks in a module work book,guided by a work-based Mentor.
RESOURCES
Editors e.g. Adobe Master Collection CS5, notepad
TEXTS
Ruvalcaba, Z., and Boehm, A. (2015), Murach's HTML5 & CSS3, Mike Murach & Associates Inc., 3rd edition, ISBN-10: 1890774839
Lawson, B. Sharp, R. (2011) Introducing HTML5, New Riders, 2nd Edition, ISBN-10: 0321784421
Zeldman, J. Marcotte, E. (2009) Designing with Web Standards (Voices that Matter), New Riders, 3rd Edition, ISBN-10: 0321616952
Griffiths, P. (2006) HTML Dog: The Best-Practice Guide to XHTML and CSS, New Riders, ISBN-10: 0321311396
Sawyer McFarland, D. (2009) CSS: The Missing Manual (The Missing Manuals), Pogue Press / O'Reilly, ISBN-10: 9780596802448
Lawson, B. Sharp, R. (2011) Introducing HTML5, New Riders, 2nd Edition, ISBN-10: 0321784421
Zeldman, J. Marcotte, E. (2009) Designing with Web Standards (Voices that Matter), New Riders, 3rd Edition, ISBN-10: 0321616952
Griffiths, P. (2006) HTML Dog: The Best-Practice Guide to XHTML and CSS, New Riders, ISBN-10: 0321311396
Sawyer McFarland, D. (2009) CSS: The Missing Manual (The Missing Manuals), Pogue Press / O'Reilly, ISBN-10: 9780596802448
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. PRODUCE A BRIEF THAT DETAILS CLIENT REQUIREMENTS AND INITIAL PAGE/SITE DESIGNS FOR THE CREATION OF A WEBSITE. (Analysis, Communication)
2. USE COMMON WEB AUTHORING RESOURCE SOFTWARE PACKAGES TO DESIGN AND EDIT UNIQUE IMAGES SUITABLE FOR A WEBSITE (E.G. WEB BANNERS). (Application)
3. DETERMINE THE USE OF MEDIA FOR A WEBSITE AND CREATE AND EDIT VARIOUS EXAMPLES USING RELATED SOFTWARE. (Application)
4. USE WEB STANDARDS IN THE CREATION OF A WEBSITE (CSS, XHTML) AND BE ABLE TO ASSESS THE SUCCESSFULNESS OF A WEBSITE IN MEETING A DESIGN BRIEF VIA TESTING AND EVALUATION. (Reflection).
2. USE COMMON WEB AUTHORING RESOURCE SOFTWARE PACKAGES TO DESIGN AND EDIT UNIQUE IMAGES SUITABLE FOR A WEBSITE (E.G. WEB BANNERS). (Application)
3. DETERMINE THE USE OF MEDIA FOR A WEBSITE AND CREATE AND EDIT VARIOUS EXAMPLES USING RELATED SOFTWARE. (Application)
4. USE WEB STANDARDS IN THE CREATION OF A WEBSITE (CSS, XHTML) AND BE ABLE TO ASSESS THE SUCCESSFULNESS OF A WEBSITE IN MEETING A DESIGN BRIEF VIA TESTING AND EVALUATION. (Reflection).