Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2024

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: Hatim Mansor

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4448

Course Contact Email: hatim.mansor@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

	Full Name: Hatim Mansor Position:  Teacher/ Course coordinator Email: Hatim.Mansor@rmit.edu.au Office location: Building 57, Level5, Room 36 Contact hours:  You can contact me via email  Contact me via email, expect a reply within 3 business days	At age of 16 and under my father supervision I was running my computer shop selling Commodore 64 computers, games, magazine and peripheral devices. Around the same age I have started studying computer since till I get a Bachelor and Master of computer science at age of 24 and started lecturing and continued my privet IT solution business, since then the sky is my limit.
	Full Name: Rachael Jeikishore Position: Teacher Email: rachael.jeikishore@rmit.edu.au  Office location: Building 57 Level 5 Contact hours: I can be contacted by email. You can expect reply within 48 hours unless it’s a weekend.	Brief bio: Rachael has a good of knowledge in ICT, having worked in the programming field since 2001, working within the Web design and still continuing on from that into the present date. Rachael has been teaching since 2012. Her passion for programming is still evident with working in the industry for her clients.  Her students not only gain the latest knowledge in the field of IT, but also develop innovative and work ready skills.

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

• class exercises to review discussions/lectures
• practical demonstration in a classroom
• analysis of web devlopment requirments
• web design
• group project
• group discussion
• research

Teaching Schedule

Semester 1 2024WeekDateTopic Learning Materials and  activitiesAssessment Remarks

Week 1	12-18 February	Overview of the course. Introduction to CMS Websites: • Course introduction & overview • Intro to WordPress. Hosting & sub-domains. MySQL GUIs • Installing WordPress on a commercial host & jupiter server	Activity 1- Intro to Wordpress Activity 2- Hosting site setup Activity Handout	Pre-requisite quiz
Week 2	19-25 February	Users & comments. Creating a simple theme & plugin	Activity 1- Create a plugin Activity 2- Create a theme Activity Handout	ASSESSMENT 1 - Project Specifications issued
Week 3	26 February - 3 March	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
Week 4	4-10 March	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
Week 5	11-17 March	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
Week 6	18-24 March	Managing videos. Adding image sliders. Permalinks. Introduction to SEO. Database & content backups	Activity 1- Add in Videos Activity 2- SEO and Backups Activity Handout
Week 7	25-31 March	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
Mid-Semester Break (29 March - 7 April)
Week 8	8-14 April	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)
Week 9	15-21 April	Assessment 1	Demonstration	ASSESSMENT 1 - Final Website Presentation
Week 10	22-28 April	Fresh installation of WordPress. Client requirements for Business Website project.	Activity 1- Customize the site Activity 2- Yellow Pencil Activity Handout
Week 11	29 April - 5 May	Client requirements for Business Website project. Customising themes. Validating themes against standards. Creating footer menus	Activity 1- WIL project specs Activity Handout	Quiz- OnCampus
Week 12	6-12 May	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
Week 13	13-19 May	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
Week 14	20-26 May	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
Week 15	27 May - 2 June	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
Week 16	3-9 June	Final class work on documentation for business Website	Documentation	ASSESSMENT 2 -  Documentation due (by end of week)
Week 17	10-16 June	Assessment 2	Demonstration	ASSESSMENT 2 - Final Website presentation
Week 18	17-23 June	Course & assessment feedback. Re-assessment if required

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:  

The Learning Lab  
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab  

The Study Support Hub   
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub  

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

Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace.   

To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.  
  
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria and due dates 

  

Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:  

CA: Competency Achieved  
NYC: Not Yet Competent  
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment  

Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required. 

Other Information

Attendance:  

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises   

It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.  

  

Information about your studies:  

You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.  

 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students  

  

Assessment:  

Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):  

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment  

  

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.  

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity  

  

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:   

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).  

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.    

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.  

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit  

  

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