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301488 (v.3) Internet Studies 553 - Internet Dynamic Environment Design


 

Area:

Department of Design

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

301486 (v.3) Internet Studies 551 - Internet Design - Introduction I or any previous version

Syllabus:

The World Wide Web is fast becoming a dynamic publishing / information medium and advanced web designers are capable of exploiting this feature - delivering data as required, in response to time and other cues, such as user input. Develops skills and abilities in this area, which is particularly important for e-commerce applications. Key issues include - information architecture, e-commerce design, designing online communities, designing personalised environments, dynamic environment design issues, search system design, relational database design, web application design.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Understood the issues involved in designing for the delivery of dynamically generated online content. Analysed the intended audience, objectives, and expected outcomes for a successful e-commerce or database site design. Designed a suitable World Wide Web site utilizing dynamically generated content. Developed their designs into a fully functional electronic environment using database technologies. Implemented, debugged, and evaluated their dynamically generated designs on a World Wide Web server.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Alessi, S.M. and Trollip, S.R. (1991), Computer Based Instruction: Methods and Development. 2nd ed. Englewood Cliffs, Prentice Hall. Black, R. and Elder, S. (1997), Webs Sites That Work. Indianapolis, MacMillan Computer Publishing.Burns, J. (1999), HTML Goodies. Indianapolis, Macmillian Publishing. Burns, J. and Growney, A. (1999), JavaScript Goodies. Indianapolis, Macmillian Publishing.Cintron, D. and Cintron, D. (1999), Fast Track Web Programming: A Programmer's Guide to Mastering Web Technologies. Brisbane, Wiley. Emberton, D.J. and Hamlin, J.S. (2000), Flash 4 Magic. Indianapolis, IN. New Riders Publishing.Fleming, J. (1998), Web Navigation: Designing the User Experience. Sebastopol, CA, O'Reilly and Associates. Graham, L. (1999), The Principles of Interactive Design. Albany, Delmar Publishers.Harrington, J. (1998), Relational Database Design Clearly Explained. San Francisco, CA, Morgan Kaufman.Hernandez, M. (1997), Database Design for Mere Mortals. Reading, MA, Addison Wesley. Lynch, P. and Horton, S. (1999), Web Style Guide. New Haven, Yale University Press. Mohnike, C. (2000), Sams Teach Yourself Cold Fusion in 21 Days. Indianapolis, IN, Macmillan. Niederst, J. (1999), Web Design in a Nutshell. Sebastopol, CA, O'Reilly and Associates.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Documentation 30%. Participation 20%. Project 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 100700 Communication and Media Studies (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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