Module Descriptors
REAL WORLD WEB DESIGN
COWB60355
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 6
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Rachael Trubshaw
Email: R.T.Trubshaw@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 252
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Prior study of Web Concepts CESCOM10098-4 or equivalent
Module Resources
Suitable webpage editing tools
Module Texts
The Web Designer's Idea Book, Volume 3: Inspiration from Today's Best Web Design Trends, Themes and Styles, McNeil, P. (2013), How Design Books, ISBN-13: 978-1440323966
The Smashing Idea Book: From Inspiration to Application (Smashing Magazine Book Series), Chapman, C. (2011), John Wiley & Sons, ISBN-10: 1119977428
The Smashing Idea Book: From Inspiration to Application (Smashing Magazine Book Series), Chapman, C. (2011), John Wiley & Sons, ISBN-10: 1119977428
Module Learning Strategies
24 hours of lectures, 24 hours of tutorials
This will support the underlying knowledge and skills required to complete the module. Students will be encouraged to reflect on the 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.
This will support the underlying knowledge and skills required to complete the module. Students will be encouraged to reflect on the 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.
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% Assignment
The assignment will consist of carrying out research into two topic areas of current web design, showing examples, which will be presented in a 10 minute presentation. Research findings will be supported by a 1500 word research report which elaborates on one of the topics (Learning Outcomes 3 and 4). To further show the students learning they will use their research work to inform the design and implementation of a web application for different target audiences (Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 5).
The assignment will consist of carrying out research into two topic areas of current web design, showing examples, which will be presented in a 10 minute presentation. Research findings will be supported by a 1500 word research report which elaborates on one of the topics (Learning Outcomes 3 and 4). To further show the students learning they will use their research work to inform the design and implementation of a web application for different target audiences (Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 5).
Module Indicative Content
Current Trends in Web Design
Current influencers in web design
Emerging research topics in web design
Keeping Users by design
Key negatives in design that detract user satisfaction/experience
Design For different domains - Teaching, Marketing, Commerce, Social
Viral Marketing
Cross-overs from web to other media such as TV or products
Design for different target audiences
Creating consistent design presence
User Centred Design Methods
Current thinking in CMS - further development in WordPress
This module explicitly focuses on significant elements required for the achievement of the STAFFORDSHIRE GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES.
It namely addresses:
Understanding of global issues and their place in the global economy
Communication skills
Presentation skills
Independence of thought
Ability to carry out inquiry-based learning and critical analysis
Skills of problem solving and creation of opportunities
Technologically, digitally and information literate
Current influencers in web design
Emerging research topics in web design
Keeping Users by design
Key negatives in design that detract user satisfaction/experience
Design For different domains - Teaching, Marketing, Commerce, Social
Viral Marketing
Cross-overs from web to other media such as TV or products
Design for different target audiences
Creating consistent design presence
User Centred Design Methods
Current thinking in CMS - further development in WordPress
This module explicitly focuses on significant elements required for the achievement of the STAFFORDSHIRE GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES.
It namely addresses:
Understanding of global issues and their place in the global economy
Communication skills
Presentation skills
Independence of thought
Ability to carry out inquiry-based learning and critical analysis
Skills of problem solving and creation of opportunities
Technologically, digitally and information literate