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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2020 - 2021
| Module Title |
Web Design
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| Module Code |
CA106
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School |
School of Computing
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Dr John McKenna | Office Number | L2.47 |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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| Compatibles |
None
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| Incompatibles |
None
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Description
This module will introduce students to the principles of good design practise for websites, taking into consideration accessibility for users who may have a disability.
The student will be able to choose the most appropriate technologies to design and implement a website to produce standards-compliant sites which include interactive content. The student will also be able to design their sites taking various types of access-device (desktop and mobile) into account.
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Learning Outcomes
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
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Hours |
Description |
| Lecture | 24 | No Description | | Laboratory | 10 | No Description | | Assignment Completion | 10 | First assessed exercise | | Assignment Completion | 25 | Second Assessed exercise | | 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
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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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| Reassessment Requirement |
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 |
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Indicative Reading List
- Nigel Chapman and Jenny Chapman: 2006, Web design: A complete Introduction, John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, NJ, 0470060891
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Other Resources
41740, Website, W3C, 0, W3Schools.com, 41741, Website, 0, The Web Standards Project, www.webstandards.org, 41742, Website, 0, Web AIM: Accessibility In Mind, www.webaim.org,
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