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COMP10310

Academic Year 2026/2027

Web Design (COMP10310)

Subject:
Computer Science
College:
Science
School:
Computer Science
Level:
1 (Introductory)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Assoc Professor Lorraine McGinty
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

Website design involves the planning, production and maintenance of website content. This introductory level module assumes no prior experience in web design. Topics covered include: HTML syntax, composition, and validation; cascading style sheets (CSS); basic dynamic scripting examples; site planning, visual information management and responsive design; digital image formats; and Search Engine Optimisation (SEO).

Please note that any student taking this module must have their own laptop.

It is important that students are available at the times allocated for both the lecture and lab slots.

This module requires no prior background in web design but having a basic understanding of programming would be an advantage.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
(1) Provide markup for various HTML elements, attributes and values associated with the representation of web page content (e.g. text formatting, lists, tables, canvas, and media components).
(2) Use CSS to effectively control the presentation of websites (e.g. apply consistency and control page layouts).
(3) Understand the usefulness of incorporating dynamic scripting into web sites.
(4) Differentiate between alternate image formats that are appropriate for web use.
(5) Make responsive design layouts using CSS Grid and Flexbox.
(6) Understand the importance of consistency, structure, and aesthetics of design and how to achieve these.
(7) Make good decisions in relation to SEO.
(8) Demonstrate understanding of current W3C standards and recommendations when planning, designing, and publishing a website.

The United Nations identified seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as core to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and UCD contributes in general to SDG 4 Quality Education. Further SDGs explored within this module if relevant are listed below. A scale of 1 - 5 indicates the extent to which the SDG is covered.


 

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

24
Autonomous Student Learning

40
Lectures

24
Practical

18
Total

106

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
active/task-based learning; lectures; lab work; student presentations.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
IS30020 - Web Publishing, MIS10040 - Web Design and Analytics


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade Component repeat (in-module) Offered
Individual Project: Web Site Design Project Week 9, Week 10, Week 11 Standard conversion grade scale 40% Yes
40
 Yes
Quizzes/Short Exercises: Three in-class Quiz Assessments based on lecture content and nongraded assignments Week 4, Week 8, Week 12 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
60
 No

As part of UCD's student support, under the Additional Consideration policy, extensions may be available for the following assessments in the module: Assignment (including essay/poster), Portfolio, Reflective Assignment, Report(s), and Individual Project.


Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

In-session feedback during lab sessions on ungraded assignments relevant to the project deliverable. Quizzes grade communicated to students individually. End-of-semester examination results disseminated through SIS in end of semester results.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Thurs 11:00 - 11:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Tues 11:00 - 11:50
Spring Practical Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32 Wed 14:00 - 15:50
Spring Exam Offering 1 Week(s) - 23, 29, 33 Wed 14:00 - 15:50
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