Course Title: Design web environments
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2013
Course Code: COSC5949C
Course Title: Design web environments
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6087 - Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mcvet@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Jeanie Hague-Smith
jeanie.hague-smith@rmit.edu.au
Ph: 9925 4815
Nominal Hours: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This course covers, skills and knowledge required to design web environments.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFDIG502A Design web environments |
Element: |
Element 1 Determine project requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Analyse project brief to identify purpose of, and target |
Element: |
Element 2 Research and select web environments |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Research web environments and analyse their potential |
Element: |
Element 3 Draft design specifications |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Design the architecture of web environments to show |
Element: |
Element 4 Review design specifications |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Review designs against required project outcomes, as |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to apply your skills and knowledge to design web environments.
Details of Learning Activities
In class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
• class presentations
• group discussion
• online research
• independent project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• workshopping of students’ own projects
Out of class activities include, but are not limited to:
• online research
• work shopping
• independent project based work
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Class Content | Assessment Dates | Elements |
| 1 | Course outline. Intro to responsive design. Screen sizes, HTML5 & CSS3 Frameworks for responsive design. HTML & CSS Styles basics. | 1, 2 | |
| 2 | Successful responsive design & websites group work. Browsers, devices & media queries. HTML & CSS Styles basics. |
1, 2 | |
| 3 | Basic div float tutorial, part of HTML & CSS Styles basics. Review of techniques and ideas for 1 page folio. | 1, 2, 3, 4 | |
| 4 | Background Images, wireframes. Web fonts & – css design | 1, 2, 3, 4 | |
| 5 | A01 - Browser based debugging/User testing (HTML 5 + CSS) (Formative) | A01 - Browser based debugging/User testing (HTML 5 + CSS) (Formative) | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 6 | Studio class | 1, 2, 3, 4 | |
| 7 | A02 - Design Doc + Wireframe Personal Folio Website x 2 (Summative)
Presentations – feedback session |
A02 - Design Doc + Wireframe Personal Folio Website x 2 (Summative) | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 8 | Menu tutorial - css & basic jquery page scrolling. | 1, 2, 3 | |
| 9 | Accessibility & media – HTML5 video and flash | 1, 2, 3 | |
| 10 | A03 - Follow design brief and create a basic responsive html site (Formative) | A03 - Follow design brief and create a basic responsive html site (Formative) | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 11 | CSS resets & frameworks. | 1, 2, 3, 4 | |
| 12 | Studio class – google sites | 1, 2 | |
| 13 | Studio class – social networking integration | 1, 2 | |
| 14 | A04a - Beta Launch Personal Folio Website (Summative). Due wk 14 | A04a - Beta Launch Personal Folio Website (Summative). Due wk 14 | 1, 2, 3 |
| 15 | Cross browser/device testing and issues | 4 | |
| 16 | A04b - Peer test & web page critique (Summative). Due wk 16 | A04b - Peer test & web page critique (Summative). Due wk 16 | 4 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Students are encouraged to make full use of University computer lab resources. Please consult the course
Blackboard page or the University web site for details of access times and locations.
Other required resources include broadband internet access, suitable digital media storage such as a portable hard drive or
USB flash drive, with at least 4Gb capacity.
Overview of Assessment
A variety of practical assessment tasks, to be submitted in class, will be used to establish competence in this course
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered as essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessments and a grade for the summative assessments.
Assessments
A01 - Browser based debugging/User testing (HTML 5 + CSS) (Formative). Due wk 5
A02 - Design Doc + Wireframe Personal Folio Website x 2 (Summative). Due wk 7
A03 - Follow design brief and create a basic responsive html site (Formative). Due wk 10
A04a - Beta Launch Personal Folio Website (Summative). Due wk 14
A04b - Peer test & web page critique (Summative). Due wk 16
For further information on the grading system and criteria used, please refer to the course blackboard site.
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
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 Competent achieved graded.
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
NYC Not Yet competent.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration
Other Information
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Cover Sheet for Submissions
All students must complete a submission cover sheet for each piece of submitted work.
Plagiarism - RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. For more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity
Copyright
All students have access to the myRMIT copyright shell. The myRMIT copyright shell contains information on copyright, plus also examples on how to use copyright works as part of your projects and assignments.
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. Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration:
www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration/online
Student Progress Committee
This committee promotes the early identification of students who are not achieving acceptable academic performance. The committee provides identified students with assistance and seeks to ensure such students are aware of the range of support services available to them at the University. Student Progress Committee (SPC)
Student Feedback
Students are offered opportunities to provide feedback through a variety of mechanisms including online surveys conducted at the end of each course or semester, student complaints and Student Staff Consultative Committees
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