James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2017

CP5638 - Web Design and Development

Credit points: 03
Year: 2017
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: Information Technology

This subject is an introduction to Web design and development using modern, standards-driven practices and user-centred design principles. Students will explore how the Web works, considering both good and bad design and the need for following standards and best practices. Students will learn to use client-side technologies including HTML, CSS and JavaScript to develop interactive websites. Students will perform user experience design and testing processes to improve the usability, accessibility, and pleasure of websites for users and to satisfy the requirements of a project's stakeholders.

Learning Outcomes

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
CP1406 CP1806 CP2010 NM2420 CV2400 NM2301 NM3901

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 23-Mar-2017
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 24 hours practicals
  • 6 hours workshops/Seminars - Masters-specific workshops focusing on UX and professional relations
    Assessment:practicals (20%); assignment 1 (20%); assignment 2 (35%); design project (25%).
    Special Assessment Requirements:None

    JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 53
    Census Date 07-Dec-2017
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours lectures
    • 24 hours practicals
    • 6 hours workshops/Seminars - Masters-specific workshops focusing on UX and professional relations
      Assessment:practicals (20%); assignment 1 (20%); assignment 2 (35%); design project (25%).
      Special Assessment Requirements:None

      JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 21
      Census Date 06-Apr-2017
      Contact hours:
      • 26 hours lectures
      • 24 hours practicals
      • 6 hours workshops/Seminars - Masters-specific workshops focusing on UX and professional relations
        Assessment:practicals (20%); assignment 1 (20%); assignment 2 (35%); design project (25%).
        Special Assessment Requirements:None

        JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 22
        Census Date 10-Aug-2017
        Contact hours:
        • 26 hours lectures
        • 24 hours practicals
        • 6 hours workshops/Seminars - Masters-specific workshops focusing on UX and professional relations
          Assessment:practicals (20%); assignment 1 (20%); assignment 2 (35%); design project (25%).
          Special Assessment Requirements:None

          JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 23
          Census Date 07-Dec-2017
          Contact hours:
          • 26 hours lectures
          • 24 hours practicals
          • 6 hours workshops/Seminars - Masters-specific workshops focusing on UX and professional relations
            Assessment:practicals (20%); assignment 1 (20%); assignment 2 (35%); design project (25%).
            Special Assessment Requirements:None

            Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.