This module introduces a range of technologies and applications residing on the Internet, to raise the students' awareness of what Internet tools are available, who uses these tools and how are they used.
A second strand will enable the development of Web Pages utilising mark-up language and style sheets. An opportunity will also be provided for students to practice modelling, development, management and team working skills.
Students are introduced to a web development life cycle and are given an overview of a few web development methods. They are also shown how to develop web pages utilising mark-up language and cascading style sheets to accepted standards.
The module shows how web-based analysis and design techniques are used early in the life cycle and how project management and quality assurance/quality control techniques can be applied throughout. It introduces students to a web site development package and to testing, including the concepts of usability and accessibility.
On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to
Student achievement will be measured by an In-Course Assessment, which will have two elements. The first will assess XHTML and CSS skills and the second will assess analysis and design skills.