H/650/3385 Web and Mobile Applications

Aim: The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an understanding of current web and mobile application design technology and the practices and tools used. The learner will learn to create websites or mobile applications to given design specifications.

Learning Outcome 1: Understand web and mobile application design technology.
Learning Outcome 2. Understand website technologies, tools and software used to develop websites.
Learning Outcome 3. Understand multimedia content creation tools and software.
Learning Outcome 4. Be able to create a website or mobile application to fulfil a set of client and user requirements.

Task 1

LO 1 Understand web and mobile application design technology.
LO 2 Understand website technologies, tools and software used to develop websites.
LO 3 Understand multimedia content creation tools and software.

Assignment Brief
Part 1:
You are required to write a report to show your understanding about web and mobile application design technology.
Your report should:
• Explain modern web and mobile development technologies and frameworks.
• Evaluate the impact of common development technologies and frameworks on design, functionality and management.
• Review the impact of website design on search engine results.
• Explain how to improve website ranking using search engine optimization (SEO) techniques.

Part 2:
You are required to write a report to show your understanding about website technologies, tools and software used to develop websites.
Your report should:
• Explain the concepts of design flexibility, performance, functionality, User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI).
• Evaluate a range of tools, techniques and languages used to design and develop a custom-built website.
• Evaluate the use of a content management system (CMS) for designing and managing a website.
• Explain the considerations, limitations and benefits of website design platforms.

Part 3:
You are required to write a report to show your understanding about multimedia content creation tools and software.
Your report should:
• Describe tools available to create multimedia content for websites.
• Explain regulatory and ethical considerations in creating multimedia content for websites.

Referencing - Harvard referencing style.

Task 2
Assignment Brief and Guidance
Discuss with your Tutor and agree on a suitable website or mobile application project. Your Tutor may give you specifications of the project or you can design your own project.

Your submission must cover the following topics:
• Design a wireframe document for a website or mobile application to fulfil a set of client and user requirements.
• Create a website or mobile application to fulfil a set of client and user requirements.
• Identify key performance areas and create a suitable test plan of your website or mobile application.
• Evaluate the results of the test plan and overall success of your multipage website or mobile application.