James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

CP5637 - Content Management Systems

Subject Description

In this subject, students will learn about Web-based Content Management Systems (CMS), and use them to develop websites. Students will review CMS tools and technologies and evaluate them in terms of client requirements. Students will develop sites using front-end (client-side) and back-end (server-side) programming while considering issues of interface and user experience design, accessibility and Web standards. Students will develop plugins or extensions that integrate with existing systems to extend their functionality.

Learning Outcomes

• Appraise the role of content management technologies to organise and present web content
• Create and deploy websites using content management systems, including creating and editing content, creating custom templates or themes, and performing site management
• Examine installation and maintenance considerations for modern websites
• Extend the functionality of content management systems with Web programming

Subject Assessment

• Performance/Practice/Product > Software development/creation - (20%) - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Website development/creation - (20%) - Individual
• Project - (40%) - Group
• 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.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  CP3402

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