James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

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CP5638 - Web Design and Development

Credit points:	03
Year:	2021
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	College of Science and Engineering

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. 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

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

Subject Assessment

Assignment 2 - large website project - (35%) - Individual
Written > Research report - (25%) - Individual
Performance/Practice/Product > Website development/creation - (20%) - Individual
Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (20%) - 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

None

Inadmissible Subject Combinations: CP1406 CP1806 CP2010 NM2420 CV2400 NM2301 NM3901

Availabilities

Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal
Census date:	Thursday, 25 Mar 2021
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 22 Feb 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021
Coordinator(s):	DR Art Suwanwiwat
Lecturer(s):	DR Art Suwanwiwat
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 26 Hours - Lectures (didactic or interactive) 24 Hours - Practicals 6 Hours - Workshops - Masters-specific workshops focusing on UX and professional relations

JCU Brisbane, Study Period 21, Internal
Census date:	Thursday, 11 Mar 2021
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 15 Feb 2021 to Saturday, 15 May 2021
Coordinator(s):	DR Art Suwanwiwat
Lecturer(s):	MR Dion Nguyen
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 26 Hours - Lectures (didactic or interactive) 24 Hours - Practicals 6 Hours - Workshops - Masters-specific workshops focusing on UX and professional relations

JCU Brisbane, Study Period 22, Internal
Census date:	Thursday, 24 Jun 2021
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 31 May 2021 to Saturday, 28 Aug 2021
Coordinator(s):	DR Art Suwanwiwat
Lecturer(s):	DR Kendal Bill Newman
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 26 Hours - Lectures (didactic or interactive) 24 Hours - Practicals 6 Hours - Workshops - Masters-specific workshops focusing on UX and professional relations

JCU Brisbane, Study Period 23, Internal
Census date:	Thursday, 07 Oct 2021
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 13 Sep 2021 to Saturday, 11 Dec 2021
Coordinator(s):	DR Art Suwanwiwat
Lecturer(s):	DR Kendal Bill Newman
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 26 Hours - Lectures (didactic or interactive) 24 Hours - Practicals 6 Hours - Workshops - Masters-specific workshops focusing on UX and professional relations

JCU Singapore, Study Period 51, Internal
Census date:	Thursday, 08 Apr 2021
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 15 Mar 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021
Coordinator(s):	DR Art Suwanwiwat
Lecturer(s):	MR Jaikishin Lakhyani
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 56 Hours - Other - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops/ Practicals (Masters-specific workshops focusing on UX and professional relations)

JCU Singapore, Study Period 53, Internal
Census date:	Thursday, 02 Dec 2021
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 08 Nov 2021 to Friday, 18 Feb 2022
Coordinator(s):	DR Art Suwanwiwat
Lecturer(s):	MR Jaikishin Lakhyani
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 56 Hours - Other - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops/ Practicals (Masters-specific workshops focusing on UX and professional relations)

Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal
Census date:	Thursday, 25 Mar 2021
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 22 Feb 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021
Coordinator(s):	DR Art Suwanwiwat
Lecturer(s):	MISS Elizabeth Forest DR Art Suwanwiwat
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 26 Hours - Lectures (didactic or interactive) 24 Hours - Practicals 6 Hours - Workshops - Masters-specific workshops focusing on UX and professional relations

Study Period 1, External
Census date:	Thursday, 25 Mar 2021
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 22 Feb 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021
Staff:	No staff allocated; see "This Subject In Other Years".
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 56 Hours - Other - Combined Lectures; Practicals; Lecturer directed activities.