Module: Web Design

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Web Design
Module Code	MT226
School	DCUBS
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Rehan Iftikhar Semester 2: Rehan Iftikhar Autumn: Rehan Iftikhar
Module Teachers	Rehan Iftikhar
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Coursework Only

Description

This module is designed to familiarise students with key concepts central to web design. This module will introduce students to the architecture and workings of the World Wide Web, and to the principles of designing a usable website. The student will be able to choose the most appropriate technologies to design, implement and maintain a website. The student will also be able to design their sites taking various types of access devices (desktop and mobile) into account.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the ways in which computers communicate with each other
2. Understand the fundamental principles of website architecture and design
3. Understand the process of creating simple structured web pages
4. Understand the correct use of tables and images in web pages
5. Describe the main features of effective web site design
6. Explain the governing principles of web usability, design guidelines and user experience
7. Analyse websites to address web page accessibility and usability issues
8. Identify and describe key website analytics, reporting tools and metrics

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	No Description
Laboratory	10	No Description
Assignment Completion	35	No Description
Independent Study	56	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Loop Quiz	Understanding of basic web communication and architecture	10%	Week 4
Digital Project	Create a styled web site	25%	Week 7
Loop Quiz	Understanding of website design and analytics	15%	Week 10
Group assignment	Design and implement an interactive accessible website	50%	Week 12

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Nigel Chapman,Jenny Chapman: 2006, Web Design, Wiley, 0470060891

Other Resources

64104, Website, 0, W3Schools, https://www.w3schools.com/,

Programme or List of Programmes

MINT	BSc Marketing, Innovation & Technology

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