Assignment front sheet

Qualification
Unit number and title
BTEC HND Computing and Systems Development
Unit 14: Website Design
Student name and number
Assessor name
Aleks Tsenkov 10524177
Michael Russell / Robert Butterfield
Date issued
Completion date
Submission details
Wednesday 5th November 2014
18/12/2014
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Assignment title
Portfolio Website

Learning Outcome

Learning Outcome
Assessment Criteria
In this assessment you will have the opportunity to present evidence that shows you are able to:
Task no.

Evidence
(Page no)
LO1
Understand website design concepts
1.1
Discuss the design concepts that have to be considered when designing a website
1
4-6
LO2
Be able to design interactive websites
2.1
Design an interactive website to meet given requirements
2
6-8

2.2
Evaluate website design with other users
2
6-8
LO3
Be able to implement interactive websites
3.1
Implement a fully-functional interactive website using a design specification
3

LO4
Be able to test interactive websites
4.1
Critically review and test the website
4
8-14

4.2
Analyse actual test results against expected results to identify discrepancies
4
8-14

4.3
Evaluate independent feedback and make recommendations for improvements
4
8-14

4.4
Create onscreen help to assist the users
4
8-14

4.5
Create documentation for the support and maintenance of the website.
4
8-14

In addition to the above pass criteria, this assignment gives you the opportunity to submit evidence in order to achieve the following Merit and Distinction grades:

Grade Descriptor
Indicative Characteristics
Contextualisation
M1
Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions
Effective judgements have been made
An effective approach to study and research has been applied
To achieve M1, you must demonstrate effective time management strategies for completing this assignment. This includes submitting your work for this assignment in accordance with the completion date and submission details. When reporting your research into the standard principles of Web Design you should use of Harvard referencing in line with the College’s published guidelines.
M2
Select/design and apply appropriate methods/techniques
A range of methods and techniques have been applied
The selection of methods and techniques/sources has been justified
To achieve M2, you should identify and successfully implement an appropriate range of dynamic elements within your website. The analysis of your website design undertaken should include a justification of the design decisions that you have taken.
M3
Present and communicate appropriate findings
Coherent, logical development of principles/concepts for the intended audience
To achieve M3 the design and implementation of your site should evidence a coherent relationship with the research undertaken for Task 1.
D1
Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions
Realistic improvements have been proposed against defined characteristics for success
To achieve D1, you should use the independent feedback that you receive from task 4 to develop a persuasive and substantiated proposal for improving the design, usability and functionality of your website.
D2
Take responsibility for managing and organising activities Autonomy/independence has been demonstrated
To achieve D2 your completed website should be both original and independently produced. Whilst you are encouraged to draw inspiration from existing websites your own work must not simply replicate them and/or be template based.
D3
Demonstrate convergent/lateral creative thinking
Receptiveness to new ideas is evident
Innovation and creative thought have been applied
To achieve D3, the design of your website should show evidence of creativity and innovation that enables it to engage the intended audience. Your site should make use of new and emerging trends in website design and implement these in a coherent and rational way.

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