COMP616

Module code

COMP616

Module title

Front-End Web Development

Prescription

To enable students to understand and apply theories and principles of front-end web development. Learners will investigate applications in front-end web technologies. The core focus will be on the knowledge and skills required to implementing current front-end web technologies and practices.

Programmes

BI1601
BI1804

NZQA Level

Level 6

NZQA Credits

15

Delivery method

Web-Supported

Learning hours

Total learning hours: 150

Resources required

Learning Outcomes: 1. Examine and configure web practices used in industry
2. Create web programming front-end solutions
3. Examine and apply web testing techniques to a web solution
4. Investigate and implement a digital marketing solution for a web application
Content: • Web environment configuration, including (but not limited to):
• Web configuration setting
• Local web programming environments
• Error handling
• Database administration
• Back-end tools and concepts

• Front-end web technologies and practices currently used in industry

• Web Languages currently used in industry, including (but not limited to):
• JavaScript
• Web programming frameworks
• CSS frameworks

• Web testing including (but not limited to):
• Mobile first testing
• Optimising and performance testing

• Digital marketing including (but not limited to):
• Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
• Web marketing such as social media, blogs and content marketing
• Social media analytics
Teaching and Learning Strategy: Teaching methods will involve theoretical and practical classes which may include but not limited to lectures, class discussions, tutorials, case studies, simulations, computer laboratory work, group activities, guest speakers, field trips, face-to-face and online activities.
Assessment Criteria: In order to receive a passing grade, students must achieve a minimum 40% average over all supervised tests and achieve 50% overall for the module.
Learning and Teaching Resource: Wintec Learning Management Systems, Computer Laboratory

COMP616 – Front-End Web Development