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<p>This unit will focus on the World Wide Web (www) as a key technological platform. You will learn about user experience, tools and languages associated with the design and development of client-side web-based information. Additionally, you will learn how to evaluate and apply web design principles for different types of websites, and develop awareness and ethical consideration for accessibility standards. The major topics include: history and future trends, visual design basics, good code design, software engineering techniques associated with web design and web technologies.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:</p>
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<li>User centred design;</li>
<li>Needs analysis;</li>
<li>Design techniques and evaluation;</li>
<li>Information architecture;</li>
<li>Visual design;</li>
<li>Content design;</li>
<li>Wireframes and mockups;</li>
<li>Web usability and accessibility;</li>
<li>Testing and quality assurance;</li>
<li>Search Engine Optimization (SEO);</li>
<li>Data privacy and cybersecurity;</li>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit will focus on the World Wide Web (www) as a key technological platform. You will learn about user experience, tools and languages associated with the design and development of client-side web-based information. Additionally, you will learn how to evaluate and apply web design principles for different types of websites, and develop awareness and ethical consideration for accessibility standards. The major topics include: history and future trends, visual design basics, good code design, software engineering techniques associated with web design and web technologies.</p>
Unit content
<p>Topics may include:</p> <ol> <li>User centred design;</li> <li>Needs analysis;</li> <li>Design techniques and evaluation;</li> <li>Information architecture;</li> <li>Visual design;</li> <li>Content design;</li> <li>Wireframes and mockups;</li> <li>Web usability and accessibility;</li> <li>Testing and quality assurance;</li> <li>Search Engine Optimization (SEO);</li> <li>Data privacy and cybersecurity;</li> </ol>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Information Technology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/itech2003">020103 - Programming</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Northern Hemisphere Semester 1</strong><p>HUST-Federation IT Institute (HE Partner)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p> must have completed 1 of GPSIT1008/GPSIT1010/<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=GPSIT1100" target="_blank">GPSIT1100</a>/ITECH1100/<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=ITECH1501" target="_blank">ITECH1501</a></p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p> must not have completed ITECH2106</p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
Learning Outcomes
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K1
<p>Recognise the importance of user analysis, content organisation, interface design, interface usability and the accessibility issues associated with web design;</p>
K2
<p>Identify, explain and apply the design principles that promote good web design, from both a visual & content design perspective;</p>
K3
<p>Analyse and report the quality of web designs.</p>
S1
<p>Demonstrate analytical skills to design quality web pages, and efficient human-computer interaction;</p>
S2
<p>Demonstrate the appropriate use of visual and content design tools, and web authoring software;</p>
S3
<p>Develop a sophisticated web site from scratch, using information gathering, design thinking and web client-side programming.</p>
A1
<p>Select appropriate design principles to design web pages that will provide optimal user experience and align with project goals;</p>
A2
<p>Operate appropriate software packages to build web pages that will provide optimal user experience and align with project goals.</p>
Assessment
Learning Tasks and Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>The creation of design documentation and web pages using applied design and development techniques.</p>
<p>Assignments</p>
<p>40% - 80%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
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<p>Understanding and reflection of the theory taught, evidence of practical activity completion, and ability to perform website analysis.</p>
<p>Tutorials, Reflection, Tests, and/or Website Analysis</p>
<p>20% - 60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
FedTASK
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
FedTASK
Description of FedTASK outcome
Level
FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Information Technology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/itech2003">020103 - Programming</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Northern Hemisphere Semester 1</strong><p>HUST-Federation IT Institute (HE Partner)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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