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Date posted: September 2024
| Module Title |
Applied Web Design & Development |
| Module Code |
MT5133 (ITS) / BAA1061 (Banner) |
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Faculty |
DCU Business School |
School |
DCU Business School |
| Module Co-ordinator | David Kenny | | | Module Teachers | - | |
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NFQ level |
9 |
Credit Rating |
10 |
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Pre-requisite |
Not Available |
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Co-requisite |
Not Available |
| Compatibles |
Not Available |
| Incompatibles |
Not Available |
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None
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Description
This module will introduce students to the architecture and workings of the world wide web, and to the principles of designing a usable website. It will address the technical structure of the WWW and practical aspects of web authoring as well as the design of websites. It will also introduce the tools and techniques for constructing, optimising and maintaining websites. It will address design issues including requirements specification, user experience and design principles, usability guidelines, developing and deploying marketing and e-commerce websites and mobile apps.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the structure and operation of brochure websites and ecommerce websites.
2. Explain the governing principles of Web usability, design guidelines and user experience.
3. Specify, document and wireframe user requirements for websites
4. Critically appraise and test the usability of websites
5. Develop a brochure website using industry recognised content management systems (CMS)
6. Develop an e-commerce website using industry-recognises content management systems
7. Understand ecommerce effectiveness principles and the workings and design of online payment gateways.
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
| Type |
Hours |
Description |
| Lecture | 24 | No Description | | Tutorial | 16 | No Description | | Online activity | 48 | No Description | | Group work | 24 | No Description | | Assignment Completion | 48 | No Description | | Independent Study | 90 | No Description | | Total Workload: 250 |
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
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
| Course Work Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Assignment | Each student must design, develop and deploy a responsive brochureware website for themselves or a client using WordPress.com. The assignment comprises of (a)Requirements Specification Document incl. wireframes, user experience requirements etc, (b) a deployed Website and (c) and expert review of final website. The website should demonstrate skills and capabilities in web design and development from a technical, authorship and marketing perspective. | 60% | | | Group assignment | Each student will be assigned to a team and client. They must design, develop and deploy an e-commerce website for the client using WordPress.org. The assignment comprises of the following deliverables (a) Requirements Specification Document incl. wireframes, user experience requirements etc. (b) Installing and configuring WordPress on a hosted environment , (c) Domain name configuration, (d) Website Design and Deployment, (e) Payment Gateway Configuration, (f) Usability Testing using Morae remote observation software, and (g) Transfer of documentation and site to client. | 30% | | | In Class Test | In-class test on HTML based on W3C Course | 5% | n/a | | In Class Test | In-class test on CSS based on W3C course | 5% | n/a |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories:
Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module.
Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element. |
| * ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment |
| This module is category 1 |
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources
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