Web Development and CMS

    Unit code: VIT1101 | Study level: Undergraduate
    12
    (Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
    AVENU India
    Footscray Nicholson
    Online Real Time
    VU Brisbane
    VU Sydney
    N/A
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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 (HTML5) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS3). CMS involves design, creation and management of web sites using specialist CMS tools. Students will be introduced to the Bootstrap CSS framework and build websites using WordPress.



    Contents include: HTML5 and CSS3 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 HTML5 and CSS3;
    2. Apply a CMS in the design, development and deployment of a web site; and
    3. Apply Web design principles in the effective design of Web sites.

    Assessment

    For Melbourne campuses

    Assessment type: Test
    |
    Grade: 30%
    Two Online Quizzes.
    Assessment type: Portfolio
    |
    Grade: 35%
    Portfolio of HTML5/CSS/Bootstrap projects.
    Assessment type: Assignment
    |
    Grade: 35%
    Develop a Wordpress website.

    Other locations

    For students studying at AVENU India
    Assessment type: Test
    |
    Grade: 20%
    Online Quiz
    Assessment type: Portfolio
    |
    Grade: 30%
    Portfolio of HTML
    Assessment type: Assignment
    |
    Grade: 50%
    Develop a Wordpress website
    For students studying at VU Sydney
    Assessment type: Test
    |
    Grade: 30%
    Two Online Quizzes
    Assessment type: Portfolio
    |
    Grade: 35%
    Portfolio of HTML5/CSS/Bootstrap projects.
    Assessment type: Assignment
    |
    Grade: 35%
    Develop a Wordpress website.

    Required reading

    There is no prescribed text book for this unit.

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