MIS30120 Advanced Web Development

Academic Year 2020/2021

This Web Development Course is an intense hands-on module using HTML5 and CSS3. Students will learn to hand-code HTML, CSS according to Web standards. This includes visual design, web-development , fluid and responsive layouts, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), accessibility and information architecture.
HTML5 and CSS3 are the new standards for creating powerful and rich web applications in a standards-compliant way. They are a significant development for building websites and web applications that are cross-platform and device capable. With CSS3, a student will learn how to have complete control of page layout but also more complex aspects including positioning, rounded corners and other cutting-edge techniques. Emphasis will be on techniques that make sites accessible to users and search engines.
This course also builds web sites that adapt to the different screen sizes and capabilities for mobile devices. Students will develop techniques so that their website is responsive, clean, and user-friendly on multiple devices and layouts.

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Curricular information is subject to change

What will I learn?

Learning Outcomes:

• Design websites using HTML and CSS3
• Understand how to use CSS3 to control the styling and layout of web pages
• Have working knowledge of Website Performance and Search Engine Optimization

Indicative Module Content:

How will I learn?

Student Effort Type	Hours
Small Group	24
Specified Learning Activities	50
Autonomous Student Learning	40
Total	114

Am I eligible to take this module?

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Learning Recommendations:

This is not a WYSIWYG Web Page Editor Course, and is suited for students who want to develop basic website programming technical skills.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Incompatibles:
COMP20030 - Web Design, IS30020 - Web Publishing

How will I be assessed?

Assessment Strategy

Description	Timing	Open Book Exam	Component Scale	Must Pass Component	% of Final Grade
Journal: Web Development Diary	Week 11	n/a	Graded	No	30
Group Project: Web Site Development Project	Week 9	n/a	Graded	No	40
Continuous Assessment: Various	Throughout the Trimester	n/a	Graded	No	30

Carry forward of passed components
Yes

What happens if I fail?

Remediation Type	Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit	Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board

Assessment feedback

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback for the mid-term test will be available to students within 2 week of test completion, Students can get feedback face-to-face directly after class or tutorials. Feedback will be provided to students directly after they present their website. Feedback on web journals will be provided during office hours after completion of assignment.

Reading List

HTML and CSS: Design and Build Websites 1st Edition, Jon Duckett