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IS30020

Academic Year 2024/2025

Web Publishing (IS30020)

Subject:
Information Studies
College:
Social Sciences & Law
School:
Information & Comms Studies
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Judith Wusteman
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module introduces students to the World Wide Web. It examines how the basic tenets of markup language theory have influenced the development of HTML (Hypertext Markup Language). The main focus of this module is the practical creation of web pages using HTML5 and CSS. The ability to create web pages is an essential skill for all graduates, particularly information professionals. The module workload will include one e-class a week, to be completed in the student's own time and submitted via Brightspace, plus one lecture per week. Assessment will include these classes plus a 2 hour exam.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, students should be able to: Create web pages that are technically accurate, standards-oriented, future-proof and appropriate for their intended purpose. Be able to manipulate HTML code directly. Apply the tenets of markup language theory to web page development. Demonstrate how the World Wide Web and HTML have emerged, how they function and how they are evolving.

Indicative Module Content:

The WWW
HTML basics
CSS stylesheets
Further HTML: linking, graphics
Further CSS
History and Development of HTML
Relative Addressing
Semantic HTML
More CSS (The Cascade)
Layout using CSS
Historical Approaches to Layout
Advanced Features of HTML5
Ejournals

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

13
Practical

9
Specified Learning Activities

60
Autonomous Student Learning

40
Total

122

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
1 lecture per week.
1 remote class weekly to be completed and submitted via Brightspace.
In Weeks 2 and 3, two optional computer lab sessions, to help you to get started on the practical aspects of the module.
2 hour exam at end of trimester.

The use of WYSIWYG HTML editors or generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, is prohibited (ie constitutes Student Academic Misconduct) in the production of assessments for this module.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Exclusions:

Web Design (COMP10310)
Advanced Web Development (MIS30120)
Web Design and Analytics (MIS10040)


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
COMP10310 - Web Design, COMP20030 - Web Design, MIS30120 - Advanced Web Development

Equivalents:
IS37020 (IS37020)


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment(Including Essay): 8 weekly classes on aspects of HTML and CSS. Class 1 worth 2%; Classes 2-6 worth 3% each; Class 7 worth 7%; Class 8 worth 6%.
 Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 9, Week 10 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
30
 No
Exam (In-person): Exam will cover all aspects of the module. End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
70
 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

HTML and CSS: Visual QuickStart Guide (Peachpit Press), 9th edition: Casabona, J. ( 2020).

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Tues 11:00 - 12:50
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