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Archived Version 2017 - 2018
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Description This module will develop a student centred approach to the technical knowledge and control of publishing to an online medium. This module will focus on end-user consideration and adding functionality to live web sites.Special attention will be paid to core and common objects and functions that will allow scalability & re-use. Site maintenance and structure will be focused on and methods introduced to allow students to develop sites of a standard that can be published successfully and reliably to multiple browsers and platforms. The web as medium will be addressed, including concepts of working within an online environment, open source access to information, sharing of resources and utilising online and printed source material. All work produced by students will be presented and maintained as live sites, which will be both viewable and accessible by the public. The module will concentrate on the delivering online media to browsers and not the software used.Attention to the re-use of core and common objects and functions will allow scalability A key focus of the module will be dynamic page creation and delivery- primarily server side scripting. Open source languages of PHP, JavaScript, XML & DHTML will be used. This will be complimented with an integration of client side scripting to enable students to produce web applications that perform their functions but also help the user. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Plan and site for a profiled audience. 2. Describe the architecture of a site. 3. Develop a site that can be published successfully and reliably. 4. Choose the most appropriate technologies to produce a site based on used considerations. 5. Identify key concepts for syntax and semantics of a mix of contemporary languages ( HTML/CSS/PHP/XML/XHTML) 6. Code a site that works in multiple browsers and adheres to accessibility standards. 7. Outline the principle programming structures and concepts. 8. Apply the principle programming techniques in developing simple web applications. 9. Produce a small dynamically generated site. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 Page Layout and User ConsiderationsPlanning a site for scalability and usabilityBasic Html/XHTMLstructuresPage Layout Site navigation and architecture Cascading Style Sheets Client side scriptingUsabilityAccessibilityWAI StandardsMetatagsOpen Source developmentDynamic web deliveryBuilding templatesBuilding pages on the flyEncapsulation / Inheritance /Instantiation /PolymorphismClasses IndependenceCollating data from different sources.Server side scriptingClient side ScriptingReading Remote FilesPage Layout and User ConsiderationSite navigation and architecture, Usability, Site testingPlanning a site for scalability and usabilityWAI Standards, Building templates, Understanding Browser comparabilityBasic Html/XHTMLstructuresCascading Style SheetsDesign. Position / Layout. Inheritance.AccessibilityBuilding sites with Screen-readers in mind. Design for users with colorblindness. Evaluating the Accessibility of a Web Site.Programming EssentialsEncapsulation / Inheritance /Instantiation /Polymorphism / Classes IndependenceBuilding pages on the flyServer side scripting. Client side Scripting. Reading Remote Files. Collating data from different sources. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 25046, Web SIte, 0, .php.net, http://www.php.net/, 25047, Web SIte, 0, WEbMonkey, http://hotwired.lycos.com/webmonkey/programming/, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Programme or List of Programmes |
GDMM | Graduate Diploma in Multimedia |
MMM | MSc Multimedia |
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