PROG C8Z28 - Introduction to Web Development

Module Details

Module Code: PROG C8Z28
Full Title: Introduction to Web Development
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Philip McGuinness
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: The aim of this module is to introduce web development to students.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Create and deploy a client-side website using the major tags and styles.
MLO2 Remedy any HTML and CSS validation errors.
MLO3 Create and manipulate digital images.
MLO4 Create a HTML form with client-side validation.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Introduction
The Internet and the World Wide Web; hosting a website.
HTML
Doctype; the major webpage elements and their attributes (structural, semantic and text); examples of code best practice from other websites; code validation.
CSS
Text, background and border styles; transforms, transitions and animations; id and class; positioning; grid layout; code validation.
Forms
Form elements and attributes; form design; HTML form validation (required and pattern).
Responsive Web Design
Website display on multiple screen devices, printing.
Rich Webpages
Audio and video; integrating widgets.
Planning a Website
Good HTML/CSS work practices.
Images
Editing (move, marquee selection, crop, image size, canvas size, image rotation, horizontal type, layers, eraser); Formats; bitmap/vector imaging.
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work45.00%
Project55.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full Time On Campus

Course Work
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 15
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Every Week Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Contribution to class activities and discussions.
Assessment Type Exhibition Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcome 1,2
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Hosted Website with basic CSS.
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 55
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Rich website: form, advanced CSS, widgets, image manipulation.
No Practical
No Final Examination

Part Time On Campus

Course Work
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 15
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Every Week Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Contribution to class activities and discussions.
Assessment Type Exhibition Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcome 1,2
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Hosted Website with basic CSS.
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 55
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Rich website: form, advanced CSS, widgets, image manipulation.
No Practical
No Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
No repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will be offered solely on the basis of coursework and a repeat examination will not be offered.
Reassessment Description
Students who fail this module will be required to complete an individual project during the months of July and August. This project will be designed to be of a standard to ensure that all of the module learning outcomes are met.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time On Campus
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Practical Contact There will be two 2-hour lab timetabled classes per week. In these lecture/practical classes, the delivery of new material will be integrated with the practical implementation of that material. This flexible mode of teaching will allow students to derive maximum benefit from attending classes. The teaching/learning methodology will employ active learning techniques to facilitate effective student participation with a particular emphasis on problem-solving and group-based activities. Every Week 4.00 4
Directed Reading Non Contact Students will be given material to read outside of class hours. Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Study Non Contact Students will work on assignments outside of class hours. Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time On Campus
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Practical Contact There will be one 3-hour lab timetabled class per week. In this lecture/practical class, the delivery of new material will be integrated with the practical implementation of that material. This flexible mode of teaching will allow students to derive maximum benefit from attending classes. The teaching/learning methodology will employ active learning techniques to facilitate effective student participation with a particular emphasis on problem-solving and group-based activities. Every Week 3.00 3
Directed Reading Non Contact Students will be given material to read outside of class hours. Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact Students will work on assignments outside of class hours. Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Jon Duckett. (2011), HTML & CSS, 1st. Wiley, http://www.htmlandcssbook.com/, [ISBN: 978111800818].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Peter Gasston. (2013), The modern Web : multi-device Web development with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, 1st. No Starch Press, https://nostarch.com/modernweb, US, [ISBN: 9781593274870].
  • Matthew MacDonald. (2013), HTML5: The Missing Manual, 2nd. O'Reilly, http://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920029243.do, [ISBN: 9781449363260].
  • David Sawyer McFarland. (2015), CSS: The Missing Manual, 4th. O'Reilly, http://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920036357.do, [ISBN: 9781491918050].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
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