FIT3084

Multimedia programming and the world wide web ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Ann Nicholson

Offered:
Not offered in 2006.

Synopsis: This unit introduces on-line systems and the Internet as a specific example of an on-line system. Students are exposed to the various multimedia services which are possible in this client/server paradigm. They get first-hand experience with the creation of WWW content, and the tools which are available to help in this endeavour. The unit covers graphical user interface concepts, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), principles of good design, usability testing, Web programming in a language such as Javascript, Perl, and the future outlook for on-line services. They are also exposed to the interaction of HTML and on-line databases, and other forms of interactive multimedia interfaces.

Assessment: Examination 70%, Assignments 30%

Contact Hours: Two x1-hour lectures/week

Prerequisites: FIT1008

Prohibitions: CSE2325, CSE3325, SFT2200