Diploma of Web Development

This Level 6 course is 41 weeks full-time in length. Students learn the web programming, design and usability skills needed to build feature-rich, database-driven websites that are easy to use, look good and can incorporate complex features like, for example, shopping carts and options. Components include:

• Web communication – apply the principles of visual design to web pages; prepare and manipulate images for the web; apply the principles of User Centred Design (UCD) in developing a web interface; employ user testing and feedback mechanisms to refine the design and usability of a website.

• Client-side development– learn XHTML syntax and techniques; how to develop forms; how to centralise formatting control using Cascading Style Sheets; you will be introduced to algorithms and simple programming concepts; learn browser scripting, event handlers, rollovers, form validation, browser checking etc; learn how to use web authoring tools; compare platforms and their limitations.

• Multimedia web scripting – design an interactive project using Flash and ActionScript.

• Server-side development – learn relational database design and use with MySQL; server-side programming using PHP; Structured Query Language (SQL) syntax and techniques; database-driven website design; introduction to Object Orientated (OO) programming principles and administration of server-side hosting environments.

• Advanced studies - learn to include Open Source components in your web applications, learn advanced design and programming techniques and explore new and developing web technologies.
  Industry project – plan, document, code and present a dynamic, database-driven web application to an industry standard.

• Portfolio – create an online portfolio that demonstrates your skills.

• Software - software used on this course may include: Flash, Photoshop and industry standard Integrated Development Environments (IDEs).