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Web Authoring and Design Y1, 10cr

Overview

Most students joining the University will have had some exposure to the use of the Internet, and especially interaction with web-based information systems. This unit considers the authoring and design of a small information system presented as a website, including the basic information architecture issues, the management issues, and the authoring issues associated with creating and publishing materials on the Internet.

Aims

To develop a professional, designed approach to the development and management of web-based content.

Learning Outcomes

1. Assess and specify the information requirements of a website.
2. Construct and publish a small website.
3. Identify and describe the fundamentals of the project management required for web development.
4. Review the design of existing websites.

Syllabus

1. Identifying Requirements — website owners, audience and content; evaluation of existing websites; accessibility; security and copyright; maintenance requirements.
2. Web Project Management — project and production processes, group development, roles and responsibilities.
3. Introduction to Basic Web Authoring — page design, navigation design, interaction design; use of design tools; page authoring; layers — CSS, HTML; use of authoring tools; graphics tools and the incorporation of images; compliance with web standards (W3C).
4. Testing and Verification — empirical techniques for website evaluation; use of testing tools; use of evaluation tools; browser issues; use of compliance tools.