Course detail

Webdesign

FP-TWSDAcad. year: 2017/2018

Introduction, principles of internet, addressing, document storage. HTML, foundations, presentation techniques. Cascading style sheets, integration to HTML. XHTML, variants, principles, differences to HTML. Design of a web presentation, navigational structure. Usability and accessibility. Search engine optimization.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Miloš Koch, CSc.

Department

Institute of Informatics (ÚI)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Knowledge of current technology for web page creation. Ability to create quality web presentation regarding a proper information and navigational structure design, suitable technology and accessibility for different groups of users.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of the WWW and basic text editing skills.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Exercises are focused on practical topics presented in lectures.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Two tests during the semester (20 + 20 points)
Two individual projects (20 + 40 points)

It is necessary to obtain at least 50 points during the semester.

Course curriculum

Lectures:
1. Internet and the World Wide Web, basic concepts, adressing, document storage
2. HTML - basic concepts
3. HTML - advanced presentation techniques
4. Visual tools for web page design
5. Cascading style sheets
6. Advanced properties of CSS
7. JavaScript - basic concepts
8. XHTML - principles, differences to HTML
9. User interaction
10. Presentation design, navigational structure
11. Different aspects of the technologies, optimization
12. Accessibility of the web pages
13. Search engine optimization
Computer exercises:
1. Internet, networks, addressing, document storage
2. HTML
3. Cascading style sheets
4. JavaScript
5. Individual projects
Projects:
1. Basic presentation in HTML
2. Advanced presentation using XHTML, CSS and JavaScript

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

To obtain knowledge necessary for creating quality WWW presentations. To get a general overview of current technology and trends. Knowledge of various aspect of the presentation creation - navigational structure, accessibility, optimization.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Creating two individual projects during the semester submitted to a specified deadline. The projects can be created as a part of the laboratory exercises or individually.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

1. Pavol Mikle: XDHTML, Zoner Press, 2004. ISBN 80-86815-01-3 (CS)
2. Petr Staníček: CSS Kaskádové styly, Computer Press, 2003, ISBN 80-7226-872-4 (CS)

Recommended reading

1. Jiří Kosek: HTML -- tvorba dokonalých WWW stránek -- podrobný průvodce. Grada Publishing 1998. ISBN 80-7169-608-0 (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BAK-MIn Bachelor's

    branch BAK-MIn , 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Bernard Neuwirth, Ph.D., MSc

Syllabus

Internet and the World Wide Web, basic concepts, adressing, document storage
HTML - basic concepts
HTML - advanced presentation techniques
Visual tools for web page design
Cascading stylesheets
Advanced properties of CSS
JavaScript - basic concepts
XHTML - principles, differences to HTML
User interaction
Presentation design, navigational structure
Different aspects of the technologies, optimization
Accessibility of the web pages
Search engine optimization

Computer-assisted exercise

13 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Bernard Neuwirth, Ph.D., MSc

Syllabus

Internet, networks, addressing, document storage
HTML
Cascading stylesheets
JavaScript
Individual projects