Web Development

Course overview

On completion students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories, principles and standards underlying the effective use of technology used in Web Development.

Module guide

Year one core modules

• Coding Concepts
• Design for the Internet
• Design Principles
• Learning Skills For HE

Year two core modules

• Group Design Project
• Web Design

Year three core modules

• Web Application Development
• Undergraduate Major Project

Year one optional modules

• Computer Systems
• Introduction to Sound
• Introduction to Animation
• Language Module

Year two optional modules

• E-Business
• Data Handling
• Interaction & Usability
• Object Modelling
• Language Module

Year three optional modules

• Project Management for Technologists
• IT Law
• Compliance and Strategy
• Independent Learning Module
• Computer Network Principles
• Information Security
• Independent Learning Module
• Application Programming
• Windows Application Development
• Entrepreneurship
• Language Module
• Advanced Sound Techniques

Assessment

As this is a very practical subject area the assessment emphasis is on the production of coursework. This will enable the students to demonstrate their understanding of the scenarios provided and their ability to produce work which demonstrates their understanding of the issues relating to tool selection, design, moral/ethics etc.

Objectives

The course will enable students to:

• Acquire a thorough grounding in the concepts and skills in the technology and production tools used in web development and delivery.
• Acquire the knowledge and skills to develop as a technical specialist in the areas of web content creation, production and transmission.
• Acquire the specialist knowledge base and skills for students to specify and design solutions to business requirements involving the use of web production technology.
• To provide the technological skills, knowledge and creativity required in a business context to achieve an economic solution.
• Pursue a range of vocationally useful modules they will find interesting, stimulating and relevant to a wide range of web-related activities.
• Develop a range of transferable skills pertinent to a wide variety of career developments.
• Prepare for employment in the IT industry with a particular emphasis on web-development activities.