Module Descriptors
REAL WORLD WEB DESIGN
COWB60387
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 6
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Janet Lawton
Email: J.E.Lawton@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 52
Independent Study Hours: 248
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- Assignment 1 - Individual Research and Design Presentation (20 minutes) weighted at 50%
- Assignment 2 - Presentation/Demonstration (20 minutes) weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Resources
Suitable webpage editing tools
Module Indicative Content
Current Trends in Web Design
Current influencers in web design
Emerging research topics in web design
Web security issues and developments
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
Web security issues and developments
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
Module Texts
Smashing Book 6: New Frontiers in Web Design (Smashing Magazine Book Series), Elizabeth et al (2018), ISBN: 978-3-945749-69-2
Module Learning Strategies
There will be a 2 hours lab-based session each week some of which will include lectures to support the underlying knowledge and skills required to complete the module, and will be facilitated with booklets, course texts, and the Internet. At other times there will be a combination of practical skills and demonstrations. Group discussions will also take place in these sessions.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Assignment 1 - Individual Research and Design Presentation - Students will carry out research into current and emerging topic areas of web design with results presented in a 20 minute presentation showing research and design suggestions (Learning Outcomes 2, 3 and 4). (50%)
Assignment 2 - Practical Implementation - Students will use their research and designs from assignment one, to implement, and critically reflect on the development of a web application that effectively addresses different target audiences (Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 5). (50%)
Assignment 2 - Practical Implementation - Students will use their research and designs from assignment one, to implement, and critically reflect on the development of a web application that effectively addresses different target audiences (Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 5). (50%)
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Web Descriptor
If you are a web design student or on another degree with a passion for web design and its related components this is definitely the module for you. In studying this module, you will be introduced to the major design components of web pages at present as well as getting a clear insight into future design issues and problems web designers will face. The module looks at current trends, research and uses of web applications. It also looks at the latest trends and methods for web design.