James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

CP1406 - Web Design and Development

Subject Description

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.

Learning Outcomes

• apply user-centred design principles and methods
• demonstrate best practices in creating standards- based websites
• apply HTML, CSS and JavaScript to develop interactive websites

Subject Assessment

• Assignment 2 Web Development creation - (40%) - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Website development/creation - (30%) - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (30%) - Individual

Note that 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.

Special Assessment Requirements

Practical attendance is mandatory in this subject. A student who fails to attend and demonstrate their attempt to at least 70% of practical, must meet with the Associate Dean of Learning and Teaching and provide evidence as to why they should be permitted to sit the final exam or submit the final assessment task.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  CP2010 CP1806 CP5638

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