Module Details

Module Code: DSGN
Module Title: Web Design and UX
Title: Web Design and UX
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Myles Kelly
Module Author:: Deirdre Treacy
Domains:  
Module Description: Develop knowledge and competency in front-end web design technology, techniques and workflow. Understand what UX design and development.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Understand UX design and development. Understand the workflow used in creation of engaging experiences for users.
LO2 Design web interfaces using a design process that follows best practice and web standards
LO3 Develop basic programming skills using HTML and CSS.
LO4 Demonstrate ability to publish and manage a website and all associated files on a remote server.
LO5 Demonstrate the use of a high level web authoring tool
LO6 Understand trending technology and development techniques used in Web Design & UX Design
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Web Communications
Development of the World Wide Web. Standards Development and Browser Relationship. Mobile Web. Development tools.
UX Design
Understand what UX design is and how to create and develop an engaging User Experience
HTML
Start and end tags, elements, composite tags, attributes, containers. Forms and layout options. Input types
CSS
CSS syntax, selectors, properties, values, precedence. CSS box model. Compound selectors, ids, classes, advanced CSS selectors. External vs Internal vs Inline CSS. Media Queries.
Web Design & Development
Using the latest technologies, create a dynamic and responsive website from design concept through to wireframe & development.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Demonstrate knowledge of HTML & CSS.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 70
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 2,4,5,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Follow a process that includes organisational schema, wireframe and mockups to design a website that will display given content. Implement this design using a high level web authoring tool to create a responsive website. The website should take into consideration the UX experience, content flow. The website will be cross-browser compatible.
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab/Lecture Contact Theory and concepts of Web Design & UX. Practical Web Design Applications & programming Every Week 6.00 6
Independent Learning Time Non Contact Independent study to meet learning outcomes of module Every Week 12.00 12
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab/Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description Every Week 15.00 15
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Steve Krug. (2014), Don't Make Me Think, Revisited: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability, 3rd. New Riders, p.216, [ISBN: 978032196551].
  • Jesse James Garrett. (2011), The Elements of User Experience, New Riders Pub, p.172, [ISBN: 0321683684].
  • Jon Duckett. (2011), HTML and CSS, John Wiley & Sons, p.512, [ISBN: 1118008189].
  • Dr Andy Williams. WordPress for Beginners 2021, Independently Published, p.256, [ISBN: 9798584887780].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Tim Ash,Maura Ginty,Rich Page. (2012), Landing Page Optimization, John Wiley & Sons, p.496, [ISBN: 9780470610121].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: