50008 Designing for the Web
8cpRequisite(s): 50007 Creative Information Design
Professional Strand - Information and Media - 200 level
Subject coordinator: Maureen Henninger
This subject examines the conceptual and aesthetic aspects of designing for the web: creating content, writing for the web environment and designing website architecture including structuring and tagging content to enable browsing and searching. Students, applying acquired web skills work both individually and in small groups to develop creative projects and exercises throughout the subject. Students also learn to critically evaluate website usability and accessibility and to reflect on issues of web-based communication.
Typical availability
Spring semester, City campus
Detailed subject description.
Fee information
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $866.83
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.
2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,900.00
Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.
Subject EFTSL: 0.167Access conditions
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