Course Title: Use development software and IT tools to build a basic website
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2018
Course Code: COSC7356C
Course Title: Use development software and IT tools to build a basic website
School: 650T Vocational Business Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5371 - Diploma of Business (Public Relations)
Course Contact: Julia Makin
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5175
Course Contact Email: Julia.makin@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Federico Viola
T 03 9925 5713
Available: Mon - Thu, 9am - 5pm by appointment
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
NA
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to build a basic website that is consistent with design and technical requirements, and business expectations.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICAWEB418A 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 1.2 Identify technical needs for the website and select appropriate software tools 1.3 Identify site structure and navigation flow and demonstrate understanding of functionality 1.4 Review design documentation and integrate design work with site structure and navigation, according to web development standards |
Element: |
2. Begin site construction |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Take action to ensure user input during website construction 2.2 Validate existing information and basic content when incorporating data on website 2.3 Apply consistent design specifications to all aspects of the website 2.4 Gather feedback from user on web design, content, accessibility and structure, using appropriate feedback mechanism |
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 3.2 Test each function and process of the website 3.3 Conduct navigation tests and hypertext markup language (HTML) compliance with website standards 3.4 Stress test the website to meet design criteria and user load 3.5 Record testing results to ensure website meets user requirements 3.6 Obtain sign-off and approval of user |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to build a basic website.
Details of Learning Activities
A range of learning activities are planned for this course including self-paced and collaborative classroom based activities.
The self-paced activities will be delivered thought various technology platforms and include your contribution to wikis and discussion threads, reflective journals, quizzes and interactive sessions.
The collaborative classroom based activities will include group discussion, group problem solving activities and opportunities to practice your skills in a simulated/real workplace environment.
We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities.
Teaching Schedule
The nominal hours associated with this are a guide only and represent the total teaching time and student effort required to successfully complete this course. This may include not only scheduled classes but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
| 1 |
Welcome and introduction to course Introduction to Lynda.com Introduction to the Web and terminology |
Introduction to all assessments |
| 2 |
Web terminology Web design Content Management Systems WordPress.com Square Space |
Homework: Create an asset file |
| 3 | WordPress Workshop 1 |
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| 4 |
WordPress Workshop 2 SEO Introduction and Tips |
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| 5 | Squarespace Workshop 1 |
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| 6 | Squarespace Workshop 2 |
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| 7 | Test |
Assessment 1 - due in class You will receive the feedback in week 9. If required, resubmission for this assessment is due by the end of week 10. Closer look at Assessment 2 |
| 8 |
Requirements Report Branding
Planning and Competitor Analysis
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| BREAK | Mid-Semester Break | |
| 9 |
Functionality
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| 10 | Time to work on Assessment 2 | Assessment 2 due, on Sunday, 11pm |
| 11 | Assessment 2 Presentations |
Assessment 2 Presentations You will receive the feedback in week 13. If required, resubmission for this assessment is due by the end of week 14. |
| 12 | Time to work on Assessment with Q&A | |
| 13 | Time to work on Assessment with Q&A | |
| 14 | Time to work on Assessment | Assessment 3 due on Sunday, 11pm |
| 15 | Assessment 3 Presentations | Assessment 3 Presentations |
| 16 | Feedback | |
| 17 | Resubmits |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Class notes and tutorials |
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Online notes posted on Canvas |
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Video resources on Lynda.com (see course content in Canvas shell) |
References
Lynda.com course; WordPress Essential Training; by Morten Rand-Hendriksen > https://www.lynda.com/WordPress-tutorials/WordPress-Essential-Training/372542-2.html |
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Lynda.com course; Learning Squarespace; by Brian Wood - https://www.lynda.com/Squarespace-tutorials/Learning-Squarespace/580665-2.html |
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Optional: Lynda.com course: Computer Science Principles: The Internet by Doug Winnie - https://www.lynda.com/Programming-Foundations-tutorials/Computer-Science-Principles-Internet/484466-2.html |
Other Resources
All learning materials will be provided in CANVAS.
Overview of Assessment
In order to achieve competency in this unit, you must provide:
Required skills
- analytical skills to:
- analyse business specification and select appropriate software
- debug and handle errors
- troubleshoot basic web links and HTML code errors
- communication skills to liaise with user
- literacy skills to review design documentation and record testing results
- technical skills to:
- debug and handle errors
- develop code in HTML
- identify technical needs and site structure for the website
- read design specifications and guidelines
- use appropriate development software and tools.
Required knowledge
- basic knowledge of:
- design principles
- issues around accessibility and equity principles when building for diverse users
- detailed knowledge of:
- appropriate software and tools that meet required technical specifications
- standard generalised markup language (SGML) and the associated standards
- website design
- web-specific technical attributes.
Feedback
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions. You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed. Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.
You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning outcomes and final performance in the course.
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 In-Class Digital Test (Due in class Week 7)
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 Web Design, the Web and the 2 Content Management Systems introduced in class.
Assessment Task 2 Requirements Report (Due in week 10, Sunday, 11pm, Presentation in class week 11)
In small teams, 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 3 Website (Due in week 14, Sunday, 11pm, Presentation in class Week 15)
Working in the same small teams, the final 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 Matrix
The assessment matrix that maps all the assessment is available on CANVAS.
Submission Requirements
You should:
- Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date.
- Always retain a copy of your assessment tasks. (hard copy and soft copy)
- When you submit work for assessment at RMIT University you need to use the Assessment task document that includes a declaration and statement of authorship.
- Each page of your assessment should include footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers.
Other Information
Late Submission Procedures
You are required to submit assessment items and/or ensure performance based assessment is completed by the due dates.
If you are prevented from submitting an assessment item on time, by circumstances outside your control, you may apply in advance to your teacher for an extension to the due date of up to seven calendar days.
More Information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for Special Consideration. Applications for special consideration must be submitted no later than two working days after the assessment task deadline or scheduled examination.
More Information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration
Resubmissions:
If you are found to be unsuccessful in a particular Course Assessment Task (or you do not submit/attend) you will be allowed one resubmission. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission.
If you are still not meeting the assessment requirements you must apply to your Program Manager in writing outlining the steps you will take to demonstrate competence in your course. Your submission will be considered by the Program Team and you will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.
Grading & re-submissions
Successful re-submissions will contribute a CAG only (Competency Achieved Grading) result to your overall grade for the course.
Adjustments to Assessment
In certain circumstances students may be eligible for an assessment adjustment. For more information about the circumstances under which the assessment arrangements might be granted please access the following website:
Marking Guide (Competency):
You must demonstrate that you have all the required skills/knowledge/elements in the unit of competency you are studying.
You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you about your progress and how well you are performing.
Marking Guide (Grading)
After achieving competency we then grade your performance in the unit and you will achieve one of the following grades:
Final Grades table:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved – Graded
CA Competency Achieved – Not Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment
Further information regarding the application of the grading criteria will be provided by your teacher.
Other Information:
Academic Integrity
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is a form of cheating in assessment and may occur in oral, written or visual presentations. It is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person, without appropriate referencing, as though it is your own.
The penalties for cheating in assessment are severe, whether the cheating involves plagiarism, fabrication, falsification of data, copyright infringement or some other method. Penalties can include charges of academic misconduct, cancellation of results and exclusion from your course. It is also a disciplinary offence for you to allow your work to be plagiarised by another student.
Referencing
RMIT Business produce their own referencing guidelines entitled written reports and essays: guidelines for referencing and presentation in RMIT Business which all Business students should use.
RMIT Business referencing guidelines (RTF, 1,286 KB, 52 pages); A supporting Referencing website has been developed for the RMIT Business guidelines.You can find out more about Academic Integrity at RMIT’s Academic Integrity webpage.
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