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CS 520 — Web Design and Multi Media
(dt. Webdesign und Multimedia)

Level, degree of commitment Practical module, depends on importing study program
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Lecture (2 SWS), recitation class (2 SWS),
180 hours (60 h attendance, 120 h private study)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 6 CP
Course requirement(s): Presentation of intermediate results
Examination type: Presentation of own website
Language,
Grading		 German,
The module is ungraded in accordance with the examination regulations for the degree program B.Sc. Computer Science.
Subject, Origin Computer Science, Export only modules
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
each semester
Person in charge of the module's outline Prof. Dr. Thorsten Thormählen

Contents

In this practically oriented course, students work individually or in small groups to create their own website. The main steps are design, conception, discussion and implementation. The course is interdisciplinary and teaches the necessary basics such as HTML, CSS, content management systems, but also the basics of photography, video, text and various options for presentation and design. In addition, there is an introduction to PHP, as well as JavaScript, different frameworks and the connection of an own backend.

In addition, there is the constructive exchange in the plenum. In each of the steps, the students receive individual feedback, tips, ideas and are shown perspectives on their work.

When creating the websites, the students are encouraged to try things out. The choice of topics and the concrete method of implementation are free. In terms of conception, the design usually arises from the content and its requirements for presentation and communication. Theme, content and design can be experimental, off the mainstream, varied, cheeky, loud or zeitgeisty and inspired by art, literature and music.

The different levels of knowledge of the heterogeneous learning group (students of computer science, mathematics, media, art, German studies and many others) determine the teaching content: the aim is to bundle and supplement individual prior knowledge and to address the requirements and focal points of the selected website projects accordingly. The motto is also to learn from and explore with each other.


Qualification Goals

Students

  • know the architecture of web applications,
  • know Hypertext Markup Language (HTML5) and Cascading Stylesheets (CSS3),
  • are able to program with JavaScript,
  • are able to apply Responsive Web Design,
  • know different ways of presentation and design,
  • can apply principles of project and time management,
  • have good communication and teamwork skills.

Prerequisites

None.


Recommended Reading

  • HTML5 und CSS3: Das umfassende Handbuch zum Lernen und Nachschlagen, Jürgen Wolf,
  • Rheinwerk Computing, ISBN: 9783836262262



Please note:

This page describes a module according to the latest valid module guide in Winter semester 2023/24. Most rules valid for a module are not covered by the examination regulations and can therefore be updated on a semesterly basis. The following versions are available in the online module guide:

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  • Winter 2018/19 (no corresponding element)
  • Winter 2019/20 (no corresponding element)
  • Winter 2020/21 (no corresponding element)
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  • Winter 2022/23 (no corresponding element)
  • Winter 2023/24

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The information in this online module guide was created automatically. Legally binding is only the information in the examination regulations (Prüfungsordnung). If you notice any discrepancies or errors, we would be grateful for any advice.