Web Design QQI Level 5

Course details

• Discuss the development of HTML and CSS to include the evolution of each version of the standards
• Comment on the use, purpose and attributes of a range of HTML tags and the web browsers that support their use
• Explore the currently available development and editing tools for generating HTML tags and CSS style sheets.
• Discuss the principles of good website design to include target market, site objectives, navigation solutions, site structure, user interface and access speeds
• Investigate currently available web authoring tools to include desktop publishing programs, website management systems and webpage builders
• Discuss the maintenance of evidence for a web authoring project to include documenting relevant research, hardware and software specifications and website evaluation
• Plan an appropriate design and user interface for a specified website to include documenting each stage of the development process and the selection of an appropriate web authoring tool
• Employ HTML tags in the construction of web pages and sites for an identified audience that conform to W3C standards andcorrespond to a given design
• Use CSS in the construction of web pages and sites for an identified audience that conform to W3C standards and correspond to a given design
• Test website functionality to include an examination of browser compatibility and the resolution of any functional issues encountered during testing
• Recommend a course of action for the future upgrading, maintenance and testing of a website
• Employ HTML and CSS code generators and evaluate their merits
• Work independently to design, implement and maintain webpages independent of ISPs and web browsers
• Apply the principles of good website design in the creation ofweb pages and web site.