James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2019

CP5638 - Web Design and Development

Credit points: 03
Year: 2019
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by:

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, , Study Period 1
Census Date 28-Mar-2019
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours
  • 24 hours
  • 6 hours - 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, , Study Period 51
    Census Date 11-Apr-2019
    Contact hours:
    • 56 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops/ Practicals (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, , Study Period 52
      Census Date 08-Aug-2019
      Contact hours:
      • 56 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops/ Practicals (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, , Study Period 53
        Census Date 05-Dec-2019
        Contact hours:
        • 56 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops/ Practicals (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, , Study Period 21
          Census Date 11-Apr-2019
          Contact hours:
          • 26 hours
          • 24 hours
          • 6 hours - 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, , Study Period 22
            Census Date 08-Aug-2019
            Contact hours:
            • 26 hours
            • 24 hours
            • 6 hours - 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, , Study Period 23
              Census Date 05-Dec-2019
              Contact hours:
              • 26 hours
              • 24 hours
              • 6 hours - 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.