DSIGN161-23B (HAM)

Introduction to the Web

15 Points

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The University of Waikato
Academic Divisions
Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences Office
Department of Computer Science

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Sapna Jaidka

Sapna Jaidka
4243
G.2.05
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sapna.jaidka@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Tim Elphick

Tim Elphick
4411
R.G.13
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tim.elphick@waikato.ac.nz

Phillip Treweek

Phillip Treweek
4410
R.G.14
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phillip.treweek@waikato.ac.nz

Administrator(s)

: maria.admiraal@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: anne.ferrier-watson@waikato.ac.nz

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What this paper is about

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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 interactivity. Students will be introduced to relevant computing concepts through practical exercises which lead to a final project.
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How this paper will be taught

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The paper is structured around Lectures, Practicals and a Project. There are 1 hour of lectures a week, 3 hours of labs a week and a Project Critique Session every second Tuesday. There is a Practical Test in the final week of labs.
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Required Readings

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Readings are provided in Moodle; there is no textbook. Practical Workbooks are distributed as PDFs via Moodle.
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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
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Quizzes (10) (1)
    • Practicals (9) (2)
    • Project: Critique Sessions (5) (3)
    • Project: Checkpoint (4)
    • Project (5)
    • Practical Test (6)
  • Analyse and evaluate existing web content
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Quizzes (10) (1)
    • Practicals (9) (2)
    • Project: Critique Sessions (5) (3)
    • Practical Test (6)
  • Apply interaction and animation technologies to enhance web content
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Quizzes (10) (1)
    • Practicals (9) (2)
    • Project (5)
    • Practical Test (6)
  • Design and construct a website for a specific audience that integrates text, images and interactive content
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Practicals (9) (2)
    • Project: Critique Sessions (5) (3)
    • Project: Checkpoint (4)
    • Project (5)
    • Practical Test (6)
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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The nine Practicals have a sliding marking scale depending on the date of completion.

Marks for the Critique Sessions will be based on completion of the pre-session activity, attendance, participation and contribution in the session.

In the week after the Teaching Recess there will be a Project Checkpoint session (instead of a Critique Session).

The Test and Project will be assessed after the work has been submitted in Moodle.

A minimum of 50% overall is required for a pass in this course.

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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 (10)
10
2. Practicals (9)
27
3. Project: Critique Sessions (5)
10
4. Project: Checkpoint
5 Sep 2023
No set time
8
5. Project
20 Oct 2023
4:00 PM
20
6. Practical Test
10 Oct 2023
No set time
25
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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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