L3 Digital Technology: Web Design (KA) - Full Year

Course Overview

Students will investigate and critique what is good web design and the implications they need to be aware of. They will follow a critical inquiry process to develop a digital media outcome(website) for their client from research, use of feedback, propose a design to their client, and then implement their website. The outcome  will be a complex responsive website using HTML, CSS and Javascript where appropriate and a researched gallery, in conjunction with a database storing relevant information such as content or user's interactions. The client should be able to easily update the content of their website and view user interactions.  The relational database standard allows the development of a fully interactive solution for a business to better manage their interaction with end-users.

Level 3 Web Design will be assessed through the 4  achievement standards (17 credits) This course is eligible for endorsement. The standards will be matched to students' abilities.  1 external (which is a CAT externally marked) worth 3 credits and 3 internals worth 14 credits. Total of 17 credits offered.

Topics covered include:

• Research on considerations about what would make a good website design for a real client, thinking about the implications that need to be considered in its creation.

• Develop a website that displays equally well on desktops and mobile(is responsive), uses a researched gallery layout and links to data stored in a database

• Develop a database that allows users/customers to view and select items, and allows the client to see customers interactions and to easily modify and update website content.