| Full time 30 weeks
Create your own Internet revolution. You bring the imagination and ambition and we will teach you the technical skills required for dynamic and interesting web development.
The Internet has revolutionized the way we communicate, shop, bank, play games and share information. The pace of change and demand for talented Internet professionals continues to grow.
Diploma of Web Development 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 auctions.
By the end of the web development course you will work independently to produce an online portfolio to showcase your design and technical skills - prospective employers will see you've got the right stuff. Our Diploma of Web Development course class size is restricted to a maximum of 20 students.
Course Components
- 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 object oriented 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
- Web communication - focus on how web pages communicate their message to the viewer; 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
- Multimedia web scripting - design an interactive project using Flash and ActionScripting
- 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 - look at a range of advanced topics, both desig and development focused; things like industry standard content mangement systems, how to handle credit card payments, Google maps, Ajax, code libraries, how to make sites for mobile phones and for the disabled, etc
- 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.
* Course content is subject to change to ensure continued industry relevance.
Assessment
- Assessment is standards-based, which means you need to meet all the standards set for a particular task.
- There are no marks or examinations.
- All projects must be produced to a commercial standard.
- You are encouraged to develop technical skills and your own design style.
- Reassessment opportunities are available.
- Minimum 80% attendance requirements apply.
Equipment & Software
Equipment
- Apple Macintosh or PC computers
- Digital cameras
- Scanners
- Printers
- Internet
Software
- Microsoft XP Professional
- Abobe Dreamweaver
- Abode Flash
- Adobe Photoshop
Languages
- XHTML
- CSS
- XML
- JavaScript
- ActionScript
- PHP
- MySQL
Entry Requirements
You must provide evidence of interests and skills relevant to this course - for example, previous experience with a computer programming or scripting language, logical thinking and/or problem solving. To do the optional advanced usability component, you may need to demonstrate your creativity by submitting examples of your work. Animasia's iCreate foundation course and our secondary school Creating Futures web design or multimedia programmes provide excellent pathways into this course, as do short courses in Dreamweaver, HTML or PHP.
Industry Relevance
- Animasia liaises closely with the web development and general IT industries to ensure the latest commercial practices are taught.
- Animasia encourages students to work on real industry projects.
These connections with industry mean you will have the skills needed to hit the ground running once you finish your course.
Career Opportunities
- Web developer
- Web programmer
- Web master
- Web architect
- Web author
- Web specialist
Further learning
You can use this qualification to move onto a higher qualification such as the Animasia Diploma of Digital Media (Advanced) or to broaden your skill-set in another Animasia diploma course. You can also explore degree level study at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) in Australia. Graduates can get direct entry to year 2 of either RMIT's:
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