Course Title: Use development software and IT tools to build a basic website to specification
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2010
Course Code: COSC5772C
Course Title: Use development software and IT tools to build a basic website to specification
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6068 - Advanced Diploma of Computer Science
Course Contact: Geoff Moss
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4852
Course Contact Email: geoff.moss@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 20
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None.
Course Description
The course is an introduction to Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) code in the development of a webpage. The course also provides the technical skills to plan, organise and develop a website to specifications. Students learn how to develop the correct HTML code to construct a basic website, including code to XHTML and XML standards, navigation links, creating forms and how to test code to international standards.
Students will be introduced to the structure of HTML documents, good markup techniques and the concept of validation. They will be required to use a plain text editor to write HTML. Functional topics will include text formatting, using lists, tables and a very brief introduction to cascading style sheets (CSS).
The course provides a conceptual understanding of HTML. Students learn how to plan and incrementally develop a prototype website, including testing, code reviewing, and documentation.
There are no pre-requisites for this unit, however, it is assumed that students will have a basic knowledge of computer systems and basic keyboard skills.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICAITB169A Use development software and IT tools to build a basic website to specification |
Element: |
Build site |
Performance Criteria: |
1. Existing information and basic content is incorporated into site based on business and customer needs |
Element: |
Website structure developed |
Performance Criteria: |
1. Business requirements and site purpose are identified. |
Learning Outcomes
Students will learn how to use correct HTML code to build and develop a basic website.
Learning Activities:
Students will be provided with classroom &/or tutorial instruction in HTML using self-paced materials and tasks which will be provided on a network drive. The self-paced materials will be supported by active teacher supervision, guidance and consultation during lessons.
Learning of theoretical concepts of each topic using provided and recommended materials.
Individual exercises for each topic of the unit.
Class assignment requiring students to design and create a prototype website to specification.
Details of Learning Activities
Students will be provided with classroom &/or tutorial instruction in HTML and tasks associated with the topics above including the use of relevant software.
Self-paced materials and tasks will be provided on a network drive. Self-paced materials to be supported by active teacher supervision, guidance and consultation during lessons.
Learning of theoretical concepts of each topic using provided and recommended materials.
Individual exercises for each component of the unit.
Teaching Schedule
| Weeks | Topic | Software / Reading | Practical Exercise | Assessment |
| 1-11 | Operate Computer Packages (COSC5882C) | |||
| 12 | World Wide Web Introduction. HTML document structure, Elements, Attributes and lists. Using TextPad, WordPad or NotePad | PowerPoint presentation: HTML 1 |
As per PowerPoint presentation | Practical tasks |
| 13 | Tables, table elements and attributes, Hyperlinks | PowerPoint presentation: HTML 2 |
As per PowerPoint presentation | Practical tasks |
| 14 | Forms and form elements. Form design. Assignment overview. Web page design. |
PowerPoint presentation: HTML 3 Forms |
As per PowerPoint presentation | Practical tasks |
| 15 | Development of website according to specification in Assignment | PowerPoint presentation: HTML 4 CSS |
As per PowerPoint presentation | Practical tasks Web page design |
| 16 | Development of prototype website according to specification in Assignment | Web Assignment | ||
| 17 | Completion of Web Assignment | Web Assignment |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Booklet: Introduction to HTML – 2010 (distributed in class) |
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HTML for the World Wide Web, Elizabeth Castro, Visual Quickstart Guide, Peachpit Press, 5th Ed. |
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HTML Illustrated Complete, by Elizabeth E Reading and Sasha Vodnik http://www.course.com/ |
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Design in a Nutshell, by Jennifer Niederst, O’Reilly Series http://nuts(@ora.com/ |
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HTML in 10 Simple Steps or Less, by Robert G Fuller and Laurie Ann Ulrich (Wiley) |
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Learn HTML 4 In a Weekend, by Steve Callihan, Pelican Press |
Other Resources
HTML PowerPoint presentations on RMIT network - Four PowerPoint presentations as listed in Teaching Schedule.
Overview of Assessment
This is a competency-based course. Each assessment task specifically relates to demonstration of knowledge, skills and/or attitudes relevant to an element of competence. To achieve a Grade of ‘Competent’, the student must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills required in each assessment task of the course to the level required by industry.
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including assignments and practical tasks.
Assessment will require demonstration of:
- Consistent performance of each element of the unit across a representative range of applications, autonomously and to requirements
- Performance criteria for each element of competence
- Underpinning knowledge and skills specified.
Students will be assessed on whether they are competent by demonstrating their skills and underpinning knowledge in practical tasks in the labs, as well as demonstrating broader skills and knowledge in analysing and designing assignments and tests. In general, the assessment of level of competence is made through continuing evaluation of the student’s level of work and progression in the development of skills.
The style of assessments will provide students with:
- Opportunities to demonstrate application of the necessary knowledge, attitudes and skills not just recall information.
- Information on student progress through the course with emphasis on encouraging them to monitor their own progress and plan their program of study.
- An open system where standards are specified and the required level of competence is known beforehand
Assessment method:
- 1 assignment - requiring the design and development of a prototype website
- 4 practical tasks arising from the 4 PowerPoint presentations
Each element of competence will be assessed twice during the course
Assessment Tasks
Practical Tasks
Annotated Web Page Design
Completed Prototype of Web Site according to specifications
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Matrix - Build Website to Specifications
| Element | Criteria | Assignment | Practicals | Annotated Diagrams | Observations |
| 1 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 5 | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 6 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 7 | Yes | Yes |
Other Information
For purposes of authentication and verification of student work, classroom participation is essential for observation of work in progress in the development of the prototype website.
Students will be expected to use the provided classroom resources to create their prototype website.
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