Module Details
Module Code: |
DSGN |
Module Title:
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Web Design and UX
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Title:
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Web Design and UX
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Module Level:: |
7 |
Module Coordinator: |
Myles Kelly
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Module Author:: |
Deirdre Treacy
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Module Description: |
Develop knowledge and competency in front-end web design technology, techniques and workflow. Understand what UX design and development.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Web Communications
Development of the World Wide Web. Standards Development and Browser Relationship. Mobile Web. Development tools.
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UX Design
Understand what UX design is and how to create and develop an engaging User Experience
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HTML
Start and end tags, elements, composite tags, attributes, containers. Forms and layout options. Input types
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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.
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Web Design & Development
Using the latest technologies, create a dynamic and responsive website from design concept through to wireframe & development.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
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.
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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 |
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Contact |
Theory and concepts of Web Design & UX.
Practical Web Design Applications & programming |
Every Week |
6.00 |
6 |
Independent Learning Time |
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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 |
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Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
15.00 |
15 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Steve Krug. (2014), Don't Make Me Think, Revisited: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability, 3rd. New Riders, p.216, [ISBN: 978032196551].
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Jesse James Garrett. (2011), The Elements of User Experience, New Riders Pub, p.172, [ISBN: 0321683684].
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Jon Duckett. (2011), HTML and CSS, John Wiley & Sons, p.512, [ISBN: 1118008189].
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Dr Andy Williams. WordPress for Beginners 2021, Independently Published, p.256, [ISBN: 9798584887780].
| Supplementary Book Resources |
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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 |
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Other Resources |
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W3 School,
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Code Pen,
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Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI),
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WordPress.com,
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WordPress.org,
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Interaction Design Foundation,
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Nielson Norman Group - UX Research,
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