Module Descriptors
WEB DESIGN 2
COWB60313
Key Facts
School of Digital, Technologies and Arts
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Rachael Trubshaw
Email: R.T.Trubshaw@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
Design for age/gender/nationality
Personalisation and Globalisation Issues
User Centred Design
Current trends in web design
Current research areas in web design
Web of Services / Mash-ups and how it effects design
Keeping Users by design
Personalisation and Globalisation Issues
User Centred Design
Current trends in web design
Current research areas in web design
Web of Services / Mash-ups and how it effects design
Keeping Users by design
Module Additional Assessment Details
An assignment (100%) (Learning Outcomes 1-3)
100% assignment, which consists of
Two research topics in two areas of current web design, showing examples, which will each be presented in a 10 minute presentation.
A 1500 word research report which elaborates on one of the above topics.
100% assignment, which consists of
Two research topics in two areas of current web design, showing examples, which will each be presented in a 10 minute presentation.
A 1500 word research report which elaborates on one of the above topics.
Module Texts
No specific text books are stated for this module as it depends on the area of web design the student decides to research. Key journals will be pointed out during sessions.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Understanding of XHTML and CSS such as CE00301-4 Web Design and Development or CE00829-4 Introduction To Web Development
Module Resources
Devices - mobile phones, games consoles/TV, apple macs, PCs
Screen Reader
Web Page Editors such as Adobe Master Collection, Microsoft Expression Studio
Screen Reader
Web Page Editors such as Adobe Master Collection, Microsoft Expression Studio
Module Learning Strategies
(1:n)2
The module is taught as a 2 hour lecture / discussion session with a maximum of 40 students at each session (1:20). This will support the underlying knowledge and skills required to complete the module. Students will be encouraged to reflect on this subject area outside class time and come up with examples in everyday life for the next session. This will also be supported by a social network group to facilitate discussion and examples.
The module is taught as a 2 hour lecture / discussion session with a maximum of 40 students at each session (1:20). This will support the underlying knowledge and skills required to complete the module. Students will be encouraged to reflect on this subject area outside class time and come up with examples in everyday life for the next session. This will also be supported by a social network group to facilitate discussion and examples.