Course Title: Use development software and IT tools to build a basic website
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: COSC6003C
Course Title: Use development software and IT tools to build a basic website
School: 650T TAFE Business
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5281 - Diploma of Business (Public Relations)
Course Contact : Sally Parrott
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5175
Course Contact Email:Sally Parrott@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Natalie Wallis
Nominal Hours: 20
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit defines the competency required to build a basic website that is consistent with design and technical requirements, and business expectations. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICAB4169B Use development software and IT tools to build a basic website |
Element: |
3. Complete and validate website construction and content |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Undertake an evaluation of the website against technical requirements and design specification |
Element: |
2. Begin site construction |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Take action to ensure user input during website construction |
Element: |
1. Select and analyse website structure and development tools |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Analyse business specification and select appropriate software 1.2. Identify technical needs for the website and select appropriate software tools |
Learning Outcomes
This unit defines the competency required to build a basic website that is consistent with design and technical requirements, and business expectations. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Details of Learning Activities
Practical activities, case studies and class discussion as well as work relevant assessments.
Teaching Schedule
| Week 1 |
(1) Course Induction (2) Pre-Training Review (3) Course Overview Assessment 1 and |
| Week 2 | Assessing the needs of the business - preparing a client brief - business objectives + brand values - functionality requirements |
| Week 3 | Assessing the needs of the business - budget & project timeframes - competitor analysis Aesthetics and page design Site navigation |
| Week 4 | Software tools, web design platforms and hosting options - types of site architecture overview - pro’s and cons of different software tools & computer applications - domain name registration |
| Week 5 | Examination of different web software applications available Further detail around using application features Assessment 1 Due In Class You will receive the feedback in week 7. If required, resubmission for this assessment is due by the end of week 7. (For those in the Monday class on public holiday, Assessment will be the following Monday) |
| Week 6 | Introduction to software application. Students will be shown the themes they can work with. |
| Week 7 | Exploring principles of design Exploring principles of UX and site navigation |
| Week 8 | Photoshop training skills to make site graphics |
| Week 9 | Further development or site graphics |
| Week 10 | Content development - writing online copy - embedding media |
| Week 11 | SEO Introduction and Tips |
| Week 12 | Further exploration of social media integration including Twitter, Facebook & Instagram |
| Week 13 | Website Presentations. Task 2 Due You will receive the feedback in week 15. If required, resubmission for this assessment is due by the end of week 15. |
| Week 14 | Website Validation & Testing - How to conduct user navigation tests Website Validation & Testing - integrating user feedback - assessing site effectiveness |
| Week 15 |
In class user testing exercise Task 3 Due |
| Week 16 | Assessment Feedback – must come to class for individual appointments |
| Week 17 | Any resubmissions due – final date |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Students must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a particular competency to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks.
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including assignments, journals, presentation and written or test. Students are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
Assessment Tasks
This course is delivered and assessed in conjunction with RMIT course code Use Advanced Features of Computer Applications COSC6002C
Students are required to complete a max of 3 tasks. All tasks must successfully be completed to be deemed competent in this unit.
Assessment Tasks
Students are required to complete 3 tasks. All tasks must successfully be completed to be deemed competent in this unit.
Assessment Task 1 Requirements Presentation (Due in class Week 5)
In pairs, students will be given real client who needs a basic website for a business or product. Students are then to produce a detailed requirements report to be delivered in class. This presentation will cover the business needs and appropriate recommendations for a new website. The report should detail a client brief, substantial research and analysis as to the market and competitor sites, functionality requirements, hosting and domain name recommendations, a site map, software tool recommendations and project timelines incorporating scope for user feedback and site testing.
Assessment Task 2 Website (Due in class Week 13)
Working in the same pairs, the second assessment will focus on students’ ability to create a valid basic website based on the above requirements report. This project will involve a range of research and technical tasks to be completed using various software tools and computer applications.
Assessment Task 3 User Testing (Due in class Week 15)
Individually students will user test a site of another class member. You will need to examine how the website meets design and functionality specifications, site navigation and functionality, plus branding and copy writing.
More detailed assessment sheets for each assessment task will be disseminated throughout course delivery.
Submission Requirements:
Format:
Work to be saved in a word doc or .pdf and uploaded to the assessment tab in your course blackboard shell by required date. Work sent by email will not be marked.
Work submitted after the deadline and without one of the forms below will not be accepted or marked.
Assessment deadline extensions:
Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date. If you think you might not make the due date due to circumstances beyond your control, you must apply for an application of extension time BEFORE the due date:
You can apply for an extension of seven or fewer days from the original due date for submission of assignments, projects, or essays. You must lodge it no later than one working day before the original submission due date. See link below for eligibility criteria and forms.
If your performance in the assessment is affected by unexpected circumstances, you should consider applying for Special Consideration. Information on the process and application forms for extension time and special consideration can be found at: http://rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=ls0ydfokry9rz.
Assessment Matrix
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