MAY SEMESTER 2013 WEB DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGIES – CMWD6103 ASSIGNMENT (100%) INTRODUCTION
This assignment aims to provide students with an introduction to the fundamental conceptual and practical skills necessary to design, develop and publish websites. The assignment consists of three (3) tasks. The details of the tasks are explained below:
TASK I: Web Research (20 marks)
Choose two methods of web interactivity: HTML, CSS, JayaScript, Java applets, Flash or Ajax. Write a three-pages summary of the web interactivity that addresses the following: (a) What it can and can 't do? (b) Give at least TWO (2) examples (script) and screenshots.
TASK II: Web Analysis (30 marks)
View the home page of your university. Provide the following information: (a) Indicate the type(s) of navigation evident. (b) Describe how the design principles of repetition, contrast, proximity, and alignment are applied. (c) Complete the Web Design Best Practices Checklist (see Table 5.0, pg 231). Describe the result.
TASK III: Web Design and Development (50 marks)
You are to design, develop, and publish a web site using recommended design practices. Your Project will demonstrate mastery of the web development skills and concepts learned in this course. Your web site might be about a favorite hobby or subject, an organization or club you belong to, the company you work for, etc. Topic must be approved before you may begin to work on the web development. (30 marks) The web-page(s) should have the following characteristics: (a) A homepage (index.htm) that links to a mimimum of five distinct pages that you create. (b) All pages are designed and organized using good website design principles for usability, readability and easy navigation. (c) Each page must contain appropriate text and images that provide information and value to the target audience. (d) The homepage should include links or buttons for different “functions”. (e) Text clearly labeling each page and
References: (p) Attachment [TOTAL: 100 MARKS] Additional Guidelines 1. Your assignment should be typed on A4 paper using 12 pt Times New Roman and 1.5 spacing. 2. You are to submit a softcopy of your assignment on-line through myVLE and a hardcopy to your facilitator. 3. Documents to be submitted are: (a) The test paper (b) A commentary of the test paper (c) A report of the item analysis. 4. Plagiarised assignment will be rejected. 3