Course Title: Use development software and IT tools to build a basic website
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2016
Course Code: COSC6003C
Course Title: Use development software and IT tools to build a basic website
School: 650T Vocational Business Education
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
Nominal Hours: 20
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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: |
1. Select and analyse website structure and development tools |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1.Analyse business specification and select appropriate software |
Element: |
2. Begin site construction |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1.Take action to ensure user input during website construction |
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 |
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
A number of learning activities are incorporated in the in-class delivery, such as:
Individual tasks and exercises, e.g.: students have to create a customised banner for their website in Photoshop
Group work exercises, e.g.: students have to develop a concept as a response to a scenario/problem.
Brainstorm sessions
Probing questions
Teaching Schedule
| 1 | 8/2 | Induction to the course | Meet your teacher and class Working in groups |
| 2 | 15/2 | Branding | Preparing a client brief Business objectives & brand values Functionality requirements Overview of WordPress Themes |
| 3 | 22/2 | Planning and Competitor Analysis | Budget and project timeframes Competitor analysis |
| 4 | 29/2 | Functionality | Types of site architecture overview Pros and cons of different software tools and computer applications Domain name registration Assessment 1 due, on Sunday, 11pm |
| 5 | 7/3 | Assessment 1 Presentations | Assessment Presentations |
| 6 | 14/3 | Getting Started With WordPress (WordPress Workshop 1) |
Introduction to Lynda.com Sign up with WordPress.com Students will be shown the themes they can work with. Homework: Create an asset file (ongoing) |
| 7 | 21/3 | WordPress Workshop 2 | In-class tasks and self-directed learning |
| 25 March – 3 April - Mid-Semester Break | |||
| 8 | 4/4 | WordPress Workshop 3 | In-class tasks and self-directed learning |
| 9 | 11/4 | WordPress Workshop 4 and UX Design | In-class tasks and self-directed learning |
| 10 | 18/4 | WordPress Themes and Customising Header | In-class tasks and self-directed learning Photoshop workshop |
| 11 | 25/4 | SEO Introduction and Tips | SEO information Admin Users |
| 12 | 2/5 | Finalise Assessment 2 | Further exploration of social media integration including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram Assessment 2 due, on Sunday, 11pm |
| 13 | 9/5 | Assessment 2 – Website Presentations | Assessment 2 Presentations |
| 14 | 16/5 | Preparation for Test | |
| 15 | 23/5 | Assessment 3 - In-Class Digital Test | Assessment 3 |
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
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 week 4, Sunday, 11pm, Presentation in class week 5)
In pairs, students will find a 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 week 12, Sunday, 11pm, Presentation 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 In-Class Digital Test (Due in class Week 15)
Individually students will participate in digital test. The test is based on the content covered in class. A large number of questions will be focused on the CMS used for Assessment 2. Questions will be based on multiple choice and true/false.
Assessment Matrix
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