Website Design and Development (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

The submissions of learning assignments have a suggested schedule. If it is not followed, it can affect the grade (points are deducted).

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

- CONTACT, BLENDED, ONLINE
If you already know the learning outcomes for this course, you can show your knowledge. Ask your course teacher for more information.

Intro

In this course, you will learn the basics of a website publishing system and how to use a content management system to create a website. You will learn how to design and implement a visually attractive, usable and accessible website. You will also understand the website design process and the basics of optimised content production.

Materials

- Lecturers' materials
- Related literature
- Other related material

Teaching methods and instruction

This course is virtual. The study is conducted independently based on the material available in the learning environment (Moodle). The teacher answers questions presented in the learning environment. The implementation does not include online teaching.

Working life connections

The tasks are closely connected to working life from the perspective of online communication. The student learns to design and implement a website for the needs of a company or personal brand.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

The implementation is carried out with learning assignments that cannot be retaken.

Internationality

WordPress (content management system used in the course) is globally used for websites.

Completion alternatives

The course can be completed by Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Please contact the teacher during the first week.

Learning assignments

The course is carried out with learning assignments that cannot be retaken. During the course a small website is build, this involves planning, developing (WordPress), publishing and presenting it, and constitutes 75% of the grade. Prepatory assignments contain small quizzess (15%) and analysing a website (10%). Assignments might done in groups. During the first week, a threshold assignment must be completed in order to continue with the course.

Assessment methods

Check Learning Assignments - section.
Detailed evaluation criteria is available from the learning environment (Moodle) which will be opened latest at the beginning of the course and info about it will be sent to all participants.