Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
Course Code: COSC7396C
Course Title: Customise complex ICT content management systems
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption.
Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209.
Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus
Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.
School: 520T Future Technologies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5402 - Diploma of Information Technology
Course Contact: Luke Eberbach
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4381
Course Contact Email: luke.eberbach@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 80
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
In this course you will gain the skills and knowledge required to create and customise an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) content management system (CMS) powered website using an open source to meet client requirements.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICTWEB521 Customise complex ICT content management systems |
Element: |
1. Identify and analyse client specifications and requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Gather and identify client and business requirements 1.2 Compare and analyse different CMS functionalities, restraints and requirements against client specifications 1.3 Select CMS according to client and business requirements 1.4 Identify, discuss and confirm additional areas and functions not covered by chosen CMS with required personnel |
Element: |
2. Develop customisation and create CMS powered website |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Plan and outline requirements of additional functionality according to technical requirements 2.2 Create and develop plug-in, extension or new functionality to CMS according to identified task requirements 2.3 Seek feedback from required personnel on created developed plug-in, extension or new functionality to CMS and amend as required 2.4 Install and configure chosen content management system 2.5 Install and integrate new CMS functionality according to vendor requirements |
Element: |
3. Validate and evaluate website |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Validate final website markup against organisational website and security standards 3.2 Evaluate and confirm required CMS performance, compatibility and core functionality in different browsers and devices 3.3 Confirm additional functionality developed meets client requirements 3.4 Obtain sign-off on final CMS powered website from required personnel |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements
Details of Learning Activities
in this unit individuals will be working as web developers, who have a detailed knowledge of markup languages and their associated standards and are proficient in server-side language and security techniques. Individuals in this role also have high-level understanding of server functionality.
Teaching Schedule
Semester 1 2023 | |||
Week |
Topic |
Learning Materials and Activities |
Assessment Remarks |
1 |
Overview of the course. Introduction to CMS Websites: |
Activity 1- Intro to Wordpress Activity 2- Hosting site setup Activity Handout |
Pre-requisite quiz |
2 |
Users & comments. Creating a simple theme & plugin |
Activity 1- Create a plugin Activity 2- Create a theme Activity Handout |
ASSESSMENT 1 - Project Specifications issued |
3 |
Adding new Pages. Page templates, sidebars & widgets. Adding plugins. Managing images, gallery plugins & videos. Processing images with Photoshop or similar. |
Activity 1- Add in Pages Activity 2- Plugins Activity Handout |
|
4 |
Managing themes. FTP accounts & simple child themes. Managing menus & sub-menu items. Reading settings. Table plugins |
Activity 1- FTP Activity 2- Menus and tables Activity Handout |
|
5 |
Creating a new page template using PHP & CSS. Adding widgets, Google maps, contact forms & Captcha |
Activity 1- Add in Page templates Activity 2- Maps and Captcha Activity Handout |
ASSESSMENT 1 - Preliminary Website Demonstration / Feedback on documentation |
6 |
Managing videos. Adding image sliders. Permalinks. Introduction to SEO. Database & content backups |
Activity 1- Add in Videos Activity 2- SEO and Backups Activity Handout |
|
7 |
Introduction to WooCommerce, including settings & products. Optimising pages using Yoast SEO |
Activity 1- Add in WooCommerce Activity 2- SEO and optimization Activity Handout |
ASSESSMENT 2 – WIL Project Specifications issued
|
8 |
Customize options. Using Inspect in Chrome & Yellow Pencil Security issues. SSL certificates. Testing in browsers & on devices Final work on customisations & documentation for travel site |
Activity 1- Customize the site Activity 2- Themes and testing Activity Handout |
Assessment 1:Final work on customisations & documentation for Bike Shop Website(by end of week) |
9 |
Assessment 1 |
Demonstration |
ASSESSMENT 1 - Final Website Presentation |
|
Mid-Semester Break (7-16 April)
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10 |
Fresh installation of WordPress. Client requirements for Business Website project. |
Activity 1- Customize the site Activity 2- Yellow Pencil Activity Handout |
|
11 |
Client requirements for Business Website project. Customising themes. Validating themes against standards. Creating footer menus |
Activity 1- WIL project specs Activity Handout |
Quiz- OnCampus |
12 |
Creating logos & customising headers. Analysis of key plugins for to achieve functionalities required for business coaching Website. Class work on project |
Activity 1- Add in Logos and Headers Activity 2- Class work on project Activity Handout |
|
13 |
Testing key plugins required eg. form, subscription & e-commerce plugins. Class work on project |
Activity 1- Testing Activity 2- Client functionality Activity Handout |
ASSESSMENT 2 - Preliminary Website Feedback |
14 |
Other useful plugins eg. backup, migration, analytics & caching plugins. Class work on project & documentation |
Activity 1- Add in Plugins Activity 2- Backup and migration Activity Handout |
|
15 |
Validation against client requirements. Testing in browsers & on devices. SEO requirements. Web accessibility. Class work on project & documentation |
Activity 1- Validation Activity 2- SEO and project work Activity Handout |
ASSESSMENT 2 – Finishing client site |
16 |
Final class work on documentation for business Website |
Documentation |
ASSESSMENT 2 - Documentation due (by end of week) |
17 |
Assessment 2 |
Demonstration | ASSESSMENT 2 - Final Website presentation |
18 |
Course & assessment feedback. Re-assessment if required |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Power point/Handout
Required Media File
Required Reading list
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1 - Product /Knowledge
Assessment Task 2 - Product
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Access to an internet connected computer outside of class times - Internet connected computers are available in the School of Vocational Health and Sciences labs on levels 4, 6 or 8 of building 51, 81 Victoria Street, Melbourne.
Further lab access can be found in the student lab on level 3 (ground floor) of Building 8, in Swanston Street, Melbourne; as well as RMIT Libraries.
Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:
- Relevant
- Current
- Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL
Study and learning Support:
Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you.
Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:
- assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
- maths and science developmental support and advice
- English language development
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support
Apply for credit
If you have undertaken relevant prior study or learning, you can apply for this to count towards your current RMIT program.
Special consideration:
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.
Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.
Other Information:
All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.
Extension of Time for submission of assessable work
A student may apply for an extension of up to 7 days from the original date. They must lodge the application form (available on the web:http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension) at least the day before the due date. The application is lodged with the Program Coordinator, Tracey Salter, or with the School Admin Office on Level 6, Building 51. Students requiring longer extensions must apply for Special consideration.
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
Students requiring longer extensions must apply for Special consideration. Form available online at: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration/online.
For missed assessments such as exams and tests, you (and your doctor, if you are ill) must fill out a Special Consideration form. This form must be lodged at the HUB or online with supporting evidence (e.g. medical certificate) prior to, or within 48 hours of the scheduled time of the exam or test.
If you miss an assessment task due to unavoidable circumstances you need to follow the procedure of special consideration and apply within the allowed time frame.
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