Course Title: Build and launch a small business website
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2023
Course Code: OFFC5359C
Course Title: Build and launch a small business website
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption.
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Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus
Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6174 - Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts
Course Contact: Tyler Payne
Course Contact Phone: +61399254320
Course Contact Email: tyler.payne@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Ashika Harper
ashika.harper@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 85
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will learn the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to build a basic website to meet business needs, including selecting a hosting service and appropriate web development software, planning the website structure, and constructing the site.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
SITXEBS003 Build and launch a small business website |
Element: |
1. Plan website structure. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1.Develop website style and structure to suit business purpose and intended target audience. 1.2.Identify and include appropriate features and capabilities in website structure. 1.3.Determine layout and navigation requirements for appearance, readability, links and ease of operation. 1.4.Ensure maximum site accessibility. 1.5.Clearly document structure to facilitate efficient development. 1.6.Develop and integrate appropriate interactive forms into website structure to capture customer data. 1.7.Select authoring tools and software based on website requirements. 1.8.Identify and integrate website security requirements |
Element: |
2. Develop website content. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1.Select and use business information to create website content. 2.2.Define information for inclusion in interactive forms based on their purpose. 2.3.Adapt information for inclusion to ensure site is clear, scannable and readable. 2.4.Use language, style and tone suited to business image and intended target audience. 2.5.Integrate content features according to website structure. 2.6.Check content for accuracy, currency and relevance |
Element: |
3. Create website pages. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1.Create plan for website pages and active links to meet layout and navigation requirements. 3.2.Select page titles and key words that reflect business purpose and website content, and assist access via search engines. 3.3.Improve page presentation by adding features. 3.4.Develop linked web pages according to website plan, ensuring links are clearly named and unambiguous. 3.5.Use appropriate techniques to create interactive forms. 3.6.Create pages consistent with site design specifications |
Element: |
4. Select and use a web hosting service. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1.Identify sources of information on web hosting options. 4.2.Evaluate and select web hosting services according to business and technical requirements. 4.3.Upload files to selected web hosting service according to technical requirements and business agreements |
Element: |
5. Test and critically evaluate website. |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1.Test website functions, processes and navigation to confirm operational status, appearance, accuracy and ease of operation. 5.2.Evaluate effectiveness of interactive forms to ensure that required sales data is collected for business. 5.3.Evaluate website according to business website strategy to ensure it projects a business image suited to the e-business model. 5.4.Identify problems, develop a range of strategies to solve them, and apply appropriate and sustainable solutions |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
- class exercises to review discussions/lectures
- practical demonstrations in studio
- Blog/Wiki or other online discussion and participation
- analysis/critique of relevant reading material
- seminars/workshops
- design activities or projects
- group projects
- peer learning
- guest lecture/presentation
- class presentations
- group discussion
- research
- independent project-based work
- group activities/projects
- ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
- visits to galleries and events
Teaching Schedule
Please refer to Canvas.
Note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources
Week 5 |
Introduction
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Research Activity: (Question/Answers) |
| Week 6 |
Research / Planning
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Learning Activity 1 : Flowchart and wireframes sketch |
| Week 7 |
Design Student will spend the next two weeks finalising the design of their website by creating digital wireframes.
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Activity: Prepare Artwork for Documentation
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| Week 8 |
Semester Break
Design
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Activity: Photograph Artwork Activity: Edit Artwork in Photoshop Task 1 Due |
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| Week 9 |
Build
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Activity: Image compression |
| Week 10 | Public Holiday |
NO CLASS TODAY |
| Week 11 |
Build Student will continue building their website using the website builder tool. They will need to ensure they complete the site to get it ready for testing and evaluation in week 7.
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Activity: Continue Collating Tasks for Website |
| Week 12 |
Test / Evaluate Student will now complete quick user test on their website. Student will conduct user testing and then address any issues that might have arisen from testing.
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Activity: Watch C.R.A.P Tutorial |
| Week 13 |
Launch
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Activity: Publishing website to public Task 2 Due |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The library provides free study support services and resources to help you build your academic skills. This includes subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and other services. You can also access one-on-one consultations through the library. For further information:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/study-support
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.
Assessment Tasks
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace.
To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria and due dates
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required.
Other Information
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Information about your studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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