Course Title: Build a dynamic website
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2014
Course Code: COSC7350C
Course Title: Build a dynamic website
School: 320T Architecture & Design
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5316 - Diploma of Graphic Design
Course Contact : Dale Nason
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9417
Course Contact Email:dale.nason@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 60
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
There are no prerequisites for this unit. This unit is delivered alongside CUVPRP503A Present a body of own creative work in a studio cluster called Multimedia.
Course Description
In this unit you will develop the skills and knowledge required to design, build and test a dynamic website to meet technical requirements.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICAWEB501A Build a dynamic website |
Element: |
1. Define and analyse technical requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify business requirements and appropriate standards |
Element: |
2. Produce software design specifications |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Produce a hierarchy of the website showing navigation |
Element: |
4. Test web application |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Test website against the requirements |
Element: |
3. Develop website to the specified design |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Create software components of the website |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place in a studio, workshop or classroom using industry standard tools and resources. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.
In class activities may include:
• class exercises
• practical demonstrations
• design activities or projects
• peer learning
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
• workshops
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
Out of class activities may include:
• online research
• library research
• independent project based work
• studio practice
• online tutorials
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Title | Contents | Activities | Performance criteria for combined competencies |
| 1 | • Course Info • Research • Content mgmnt |
• Website research • Prior knowledge survey • List body of work |
CUVPRP503A 1, 2
ICAWEB501A 1, 2 |
|
| 2 | Content mgmnt & production |
Content: • production from own work • mgmnt - directory structure & workflow HTML CSS #1 - key concepts & basics |
• content production using Adobe • content management task • content production using photography or other methods • intro to w3schools and HTML CSS |
CUVPRP503A 1, 2, 3
ICAWEB501A 1, 2 |
| 3 | Content mgmnt & production |
HTML CSS #2 - key concepts & basics • more tags, lists & navigation |
• content production using photography or other methods • PDF layout • HTML CSS exercise |
CUVPRP503A 3
ICAWEB501A 1, 2 |
| 4 | Content mgmnt & production |
HTML CSS #3 - key concepts & basics • color; selecting & changing properties |
• content production using photography or other methods • PDF layout & SUBMISSION • HTML CSS exercise |
CUVPRP503A 1, 2, 3, 4
ICAWEB501A 1, 2
|
| 5 | HTML - CSS - Website Production | HTML CSS #4 • website structure. • reset style sheets, layout, positioning, box model |
• PDF layout: peer & client review ASSESSMENT • website design • HTML CSS exercise |
CUVPRP503A 1, 2
ICAWEB501A 1, 2, 3 |
| 6 | HTML - CSS - Website Production | HTML CSS #5 • web typography, Google fonts |
• website design • HTML CSS exercise |
CUVPRP503A 1, 2
ICAWEB501A 2, 3 |
| 7 | HTML - CSS - Website Production | HTML CSS #6 • individualised consultation • cross browser/device testing |
• website design • HTML CSS exercise |
CUVPRP503A 1, 2, 3, 4
ICAWEB501A |
| 8 | HTML - CSS - Website Production | HTML CSS #7 • production time |
• website design & SUBMISSION | CUVPRP503A 1, 2, 3, 4
ICAWEB501A 4 |
| 9 | HTML - CSS - Website Production Content mgmnt & production |
HTML CSS #8 • testing Content: |
• website design: peer & client review ASSESSMENT • HTML CSS exercise • gathering and production of newly complete works |
CUVPRP503A 3
ICAWEB501A 2, 3 |
| 10 | HTML - CSS - Website Production Content mgmnt & production |
HTML CSS #9 • introduction to responsive design principles |
• HTML CSS exercise
• gathering and production of newly complete works & design processes |
CUVPRP503A 3
ICAWEB501A 2, 3 |
| 11 | HTML - CSS - Website Production Content mgmnt & production |
HTML CSS #10 • implemetation of audio & video media |
• HTML CSS exercise
• gathering and production of newly complete work & design processes |
CUVPRP503A 3
ICAWEB501A 2, 3 |
| 12 | Website & Folio production | Studio production time
Testing and problem solving |
Individualised and small group tutorials Workshop Self directed |
CUVPRP503A 3
ICAWEB501A 2, 3 |
| 13 | Website & Folio production | Studio production time
Testing and problem solving |
Individualised and small group tutorials Workshop Self directed |
CUVPRP503A 3
ICAWEB501A 2, 3 |
| 14 | Website & Folio production | Studio production time
Testing and problem solving |
• PDF layout: SUBMISSION FINAL VERSION | CUVPRP503A 3
ICAWEB501A 2, 3 |
| 15 | Website & Folio production | Studio production time
Testing and problem solving |
• Website design: SUBMISSION FINAL VERSION • PDF layout: ASSESSMENT & PEER REVIEW |
CUVPRP503A 3, 4
ICAWEB501A 4 |
| 16 | Website deployment & final review.
Folio review. |
FInal review & potential website deployment | • Website design: ASSESSMENT & PEER REVIEW | CUVPRP503A 3, 4
ICAWEB501A 4 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
None required |
References
You are advised to look at myRMIT Studies (Blackboard) for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You will also have access of the library resources. A range of learning resources and references are provided throughout the year.
You will require a personal storage device and tools as outlined in tool kit list.
Amongst the library’s electronic resources is the ability to access Lynda.com for online tutorials and lessons. You may be given these tutorials (and other resources) to supplement your classroom learning. The University Library has extensive resources for Design students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies http://rmit.libguides.com/graphicartanddesign
The Library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/librarians/dsc
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment tasks will require you demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills through practical projects and/or written tasks. Assessment tasks are:
- Design Project 1 (50% of final grade)
- Design Project 2 (50% of final grade)
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this course are graded.
You will receive feedback with verbal and/or written evaluation of your progress within class time. The submitted projects will be assessed with written feedback as well as a quality indicator that relates to separate components of the project and the overall outcome.
To demonstrate competency in this course you need to complete each of the following to a satisfactory standard:
• Formative assessment task 1: PDF Folio, content & directory structure (Due week 4)
• Formative assessment task 2: Folio Website First Version (Due week8)
• Summative assessment task 1: PDF Folio, content & directory structure (Due week 14)
• Summative assessment task 2: Folio Website FINAL VERSION (Due week15)
At the completion of the course, grading will be offered in addition to, and after, competency based assessment.
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment.
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
An assessment matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency is available from the course contact person (stated above).
Other Information
Attendance
The major aspect of your learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity for success.
Feedback
You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student feedback at RMIT
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Special consideration, appeals and discipline (unresolved)
Submissions
When submitting work for assessment you are required to complete a declaration of authorship. This must be done for every summative assessment task. This statement acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications. For non-digital submission use the printed form provided. For digital online submission please use e-Submission process. Information regarding the e-Submission process can be located at e-submission
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity
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