Course Information

Course Content

Internet Interface Design aims to develop an understanding of the importance of human computer interfaces and how to apply design principles to develop a good, user-friendly web page. HTML is introduced as the primary programming language, with JavaScript and PHP being incorporated to maximise user interaction.

It is expected that students who successfully complete the course will have acquired an understanding of a variety of web languages and be able to design interfaces for Internet applications according to the principles of human computer interface design. Students' progress is continually assessed throughout the course by three ongoing assignments and a final exam.

A course overview can be accessed on-line.

Duration

The course commences on the 28 July 2003 and finishes on the 22 November 2003.

Location

Watoomba Web Technology Course Centre
320 Ipswich Road
Annerley QLD 4102

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisistes for Internet Interface Design.

Attendance

Course participants must attend one 2-hour lecture, one 1-hour tutorial and two 2-hour practical classes per week.

Timetable

Click here for a complete list of lecture, tutorial and practical times.

Course Material

There are no set textbooks or readings for this course. Lecture notes can be accessed on-line.

Recommended Downloads

The following links to evaluation version downloads are not neccessary for successful completion of the course, however they may be of use to students who wish to increase the visual appeal of their web pages.

Paint Shop Pro
An excellent graphics program for designing and refining graphics for a web page.

Mapedit
A small program for constructing image maps.