COMPX161-19B (HAM)

Computing Media

15 Points

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Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Department of Computer Science

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Convenor(s)

David Nichols

David Nichols
5130
G.2.08
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david.nichols@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Administrator(s)

Placement Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

: tim.elphick@waikato.ac.nz
: phillip.treweek@waikato.ac.nz

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: debby.dada@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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This paper is an introduction to the creation of web content through understanding the core technologies of the web. Web design concepts will be introduced for the effective use of text, images and sounds. Students will be introduced to relevant computing concepts through practical exercises which lead to a final project.

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Paper Structure

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There is 1 lecture and 3 hours of labs a week. During every second Tuesday lab session there will be a short Project Critique Session.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Understand core web technologies and apply key concepts of web design to create a simple website.
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  • Analyse and evaluate existing web content.
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  • Apply interaction and animation technologies to enhance web content.
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  • Design and construct a website for a specific audience that integrates text, images and interactive content.
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Assessment

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Quizzes (9)
9
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Practicals (9)
21
  • Hand-in: In Lab
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Project: Critique Sessions (5)
25
  • In Class: In Lab
4. Project
18 Oct 2019
4:00 PM
20
  • In Class: In Lab
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
5. Test
8 Oct 2019
No set time
25
  • In Class: In Lab
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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Readings are provided in Moodle; there is no textbook.
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Other Resources

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Other resources will be listed in Moodle.
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Online Support

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Manuals of course notes are provided as PDFs available in Moodle. The course notes are by no means comprehensive. You are expected to find any additional relevant material (e.g. online help, examples from the Internet, reference books) yourself. PDFs and screencasts of additional material will be available in Moodle.

Students should be checking Moodle on a regular basis (at least twice a week). Announcements will be made weekly, lecture notes posted, and materials made available via the COMPX161 Moodle page. Students are expected to check their email regularly. Student queries can be posted via the Moodle forums.

Alternatively you can email the tutor. All email should have the paper number (COMPX161) in the subject line. We aim to answer email within one business day. When using Moodle messages to contact tutors ensure you mention COMPX161 in the message text (as Moodle does not do this automatically).

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Workload

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This paper is worth 15 points and so you should expect about 150 total study hours or about 11-12 hours per week.

There is 1 lecture and 3 hours of supervised labs per week; so students are expected do several hours of unsupervised labs/reading/preparation each week.

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Linkages to Other Papers

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Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Equivalent(s)

Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: COMP126

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