IS2S564 - Web Content Management Technologies 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | IS2S564 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Web Content Management Technologies | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Information and Electronics | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | informatics | ||
| Module Leader: | Nathan Thomas | ||
| Module Team: | Nigel Richards, Peter Parody, Adam Jones, Alun King | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2016 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100373 - internet technologies | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To appreciate the structure and purpose of a content management system (CMS) and underlying technologies.
To develop the skills required to implement a working CMS.
Content Summary
Local webserver technologies
• installation and configuration
• security considerations
Design and creation
• responsive visual templates
• web standards for cross platform systems
• device compatibility
Development and maintenance
• dynamic web application
• secure development environments
• industry recognised Content Management System (CMS) frameworks
• third party extensions
• maintenance, back-ups and updates
Media assets
• integrating and managing various media assets
• content creation and integration.
Social interactions and communities
• integrating and exploring third party extensions and modules
• enhancing the CMS framework
Making content accessible using Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) practices.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 48 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 72 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To analyse the structure of modern content management systems and technologies. |
| LO2 | To develop a website using a modern content management system and associated technologies. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Coursework 2 (Asynch) | Development of a CMS 2 | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | Development of a CMS 1 | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Coursework 2 (Asynch) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | ✔ | ✔ | |