This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.
This module is concerned with the techniques and technology required to build web sites using HTML to define page structure and CSS to define page style. Topics include HTML, CSS, web design basics, web graphics, adding media, tables and forms. The module also looks at developing interactivity with JavaScript.
Total contact hours: 30
Private study hours: 120
Total study hours: 150
• Website design project (80%) - 100 hour workload
• JavaScript assignment (20%) - 20 hour workload
• HOWE, Shay, 2014, Learn to code HTML & CSS: develop & style websites. New Riders.
• DUCKETT, Jon, 2011, HTML & CSS: design and build websites. Wiley.
• FLANAGAN, David, 2011, JavaScript: the definitive guide. O'Reilly.
• GILLENWATER, Zoe Mickley,2011, Stunning CSS3: a project-based guide to the latest in CSS. New Riders.
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
The intended subject specific learning outcomes. On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the principles and terminology of the Internet and the World Wide Web;
2. Produce basic Web pages that integrate text and graphics using standard web editing tools;
3. Demonstrate understanding of the basic concepts of the JavaScript language, and be able to use the language in developing Web sites.
The intended generic learning outcomes. On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1. Use a computer for web publishing;
2. Communicate effectively;
3. Organise and manage time and resources within an individual project.
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