Web Development and CMS

    Unit code: NIT1101 | Study level: Undergraduate
    Credit points
    12
    (Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
    Location
    Footscray Park
    Online Real Time
    VU Brisbane
    VU Sydney
    Prerequisites
    N/A
    Overview
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    Overview

    This unit provides an introduction to coding web sites and the use of Content Management Systems (CMS) in the provision of web sites. Coding of sites involves Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). CMS involves design, creation and management of web sites using specialist CMS tools.



    The unit is delivered using guided problem-solving. Lectures, workshops and laboratories will support the problem-based approach with the use of scaffolding.



    Contents include: HTML and CSS for coding web sites; use of a CMS to design, set up, deploy and maintain web sites.

    Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

    1. Develop web sites using HTML coding;
    2. Apply CSS to web sites for formatting and presentation of content;
    3. Apply a CMS in the design, development and deployment of a web site; and
    4. Apply Web design principles in the effective design of Web sites.

    Study as a single unit

    This unit can be studied on its own, without enrolling in a full degree.

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    Assessment

    For Melbourne campuses

    Assessment type: Test
    |
    Grade: 10%
    Test 1: Session 4 (In workshop) (30 minutes) Open book programming-based test
    Assessment type: Laboratory Work
    |
    Grade: 30%
    Assessable Lab 1 (1.5 hours) - Session 6
    Assessment type: Laboratory Work
    |
    Grade: 30%
    Assessable Lab 2 (1.5 hours) - Session 9 Develop websites using HTML and CSS
    Assessment type: Test
    |
    Grade: 30%
    Test 2 (1.5 hours) Test 2: Session 8 (In workshop) (1.5 hours) Open book programming-based test

    Required reading

    Web Design with HTML & CSS3: Complete
    Minnick, J. (2016)| Cengage Learning

    As part of a course

    This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

    Bachelor of Cyber Security
    NBCS | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
    Bachelor of Data Science
    NBDS | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
    Bachelor of Information Technology
    NBIT | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
    Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional)
    NBIP | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3.5 years
    Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology
    NUIT | Undergraduate certificate | Duration: 0.5 years

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