Web Frameworks and Dynamic Data (11841.1)

This unit introduces the fundamental server-side technologies that power modern web development. Students will be introduced to the principles of object-orientated programming, basic database design and content management systems. Through a mix of practical and theoretical project-based work, students will recognise the distinction between client-side and server-side languages and technology, as well as gain the knowledge and skills required to create fully featured web applications.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Identify, analyse and implement appropriate server-side technologies;
2. Plan and develop a web application using data retrieved from a database; and
3. Critically evaluate, setup and maintain a content management system.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology

Prerequisites

11055 Programming for Design

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

11058 Back-end Web Development

Assumed knowledge

Understanding of basic HTML and CSS consistent with having completed Introduction to Interaction Design.