Web Development and CMS

Unit code:NIT1101Study level:Undergraduate

Credit points

12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)

Location

Footscray Park
VU Brisbane
VU Sydney

Prerequisites

(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

This unit provides a practical foundation in web development. You will learn to create structured, styled pages with HTML and CSS, add interactivity using JavaScript, and manage content via a CMS. Progressing to dynamic applications, you will integrate PHP with MySQL for data handling. Through hands-on projects, you will apply core principles to plan, build, and evaluate functional websites, working both individually and in teams. This prepares you with the essential skills to develop websites that meet real-world user and technical requirements.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

Create structured and styled web pages using HTML and CSS to deliver accessible and visually coherent user interfaces;
Build basic interactivity and client-side functionality using JavaScript to enhance user experience on web pages;
Design and administer content-driven websites using a CMS for efficient content creation and deployment;
Develop dynamic web applications by integrating server-side scripting with PHP and connecting to MySQL databases for data handling individually and as part of a team; and
Apply fundamental web development principles to plan, build, and evaluate functional websites that meet user and technical requirements.

Study as a single unit

This unit can be studied on its own, without enrolling in a full degree.

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Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Laboratory Work | Grade: 20%

In-class practical test

Assessment type: Assignment | Grade: 40%

Practical programming project and demonstration-due in workshop 10 demo in workshop 11 (Group)

Assessment type: Test | Grade: 40%

Concept evaluation and problem-solving test with Q&A verification

Laboratory Work: Conducted under supervision, students complete practical activities.

Test: Conducted under supervision, students complete practical activities. Execution is observed, and outcomes are verified through live checks or oral Q&A to ensure individual performance.