Semesters

MID128 Web front-end design

Course code: 
MID128
Duration: 
1 semester
Credits (ECTS): 
15
Level of study: 
Foundation level (bachelor’s degree level)
Teaching semester: 
2016 Autumn
Assessment semester: 
2016 Autumn
Language of instruction: 
Norwegian / English
Curriculum: 

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Required prerequisite knowledge

MID131 or a 30 ects other relevant media studies.

Course content

This course looks at  the client side of webdesign.  Focusing on the visual design and user experience, the class covers how to work methodologically from idea to finished webpage.

Learning outcome

In accordance with the national qualification framework the student has reached the following learning outcomes:

Learning outcome knowledge

The candidate has knowledge of:

  • Usability

  • Accessibility

  • designing websites for different platforms (mobil, desktop).

  • structuring content on the web (HTML5).

  • designing wegpages (CSS3 / graphic design).

  • working methodologically with design

  • programming on the web, using Javascript.
Learning outcome skills

The candidate knows how to:

  • use Adobe Creative Suite to create design sketches and  elements of
    webpages, focusing on usabillity

  • structure content on webpages, using HTML

  • control the appearance of content on webpages, using CSS.

  • implement Javascript on webpages to add interactivity
Learning outcome qualification

The candidate can:

  • plan and execute a webdesign project.

  • structure content using hypertext
Working and learning activities

We use problembased and student-active methods for learning, working both individually and in groups.

Assessment requirements

  1. Obligatory pariticipation on parts of the classes, as specified in the semesterplan.

  2. Active participation in a group project, resulting in a website.
    In addition to the website(product), each group hands in a project plan and a short report assessing how the plan was followed, and what each student has contributed to the project. The project-files is to be stored at Høgskulen’s servers and will be locked after submission.
Evaluation system

Grading will be done in accordance with the Regulations governing studies and examinations at Volda University College.

Evaluation

The course will be evaluated in accordance with the University College’s routines for quality assurance.

Minimum number of students: 
10
Maximum number of students: 
40
Person in charge: 
Torbjørn Frantsen
Used in other programs
Assessment FormGroupingDurationGrading scaleProportionCommentSupport MaterialsScope
Portfolio
Individual
7 Day
A-F, A is the best grade and E is the lowest passing grade
100
The exam is an invividual portfolio-handin, where the student delivers a report that analyse the product and the process of Coursework requirement 2 (project).
The grade is based 50% on this report and 50% on the product delivered as Coursework requirement 2.
2500 words (+- 10%)
Approval signature: 
Aud Folkestad