Introduction
In this unit you will focus on key web design processes and apply web development tools to your own career development. Through guided sessions and self-paced tutorials you will learn the fundamentals of web languages, including HTML and CSS, design processes and how to apply user experience and interface design methods. By exploring existing web design approaches, you will develop and practise skills in critique and design decision making. You will also consider social and ethical aspects of web design and web use including trust, privacy and data protection.
Summary 2021
Unit name | Designing for the Web |
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Unit code | ZAD230 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
Faculty/School | University College |
Discipline | STEAM |
Available as student elective? | Yes |
Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
Note
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Learning Outcomes
- Identify and discuss key concepts and components of web technologies
- Apply user experience and interface design methods to a web design process
- Adopt web development tools to design a website for career development
- Reflect critically on social and ethical aspects of web technologies and their use
Fees
Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
ZAD111/ZAD126 Coding for Web
Teaching
Assessment | AT1: Contextual Analysis (30%) AT2: Wireframe Mock-Up, Style Guide + Rationale (30%) AT3: Develop a website (40%) |
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Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required | None |
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