Module Details

Module Code: MMED7011
Title: Content Management on the Web
Long Title: Content Management on the Web
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2130 - Multimedia
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module covers the storage (and retrieval) of persistent data for use in interactive multimedia web applications and content management systems. It also covers the customisation techniques of existing content management solutions.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Incorporate persistent data into multimedia solutions.
LO2 Store and retrieve persistent information in client-server environments.
LO3 Identify the best persistence solutions for multimedia applications.
LO4 Install, configure and customise a Content Management System
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Servers
Web servers, server configuration, server-side scripting languages, PHP, FTP
Databases
Tables, SQL queries, incorporating search results into interactive content.
Content Management Systems
Installation and setup, Configuration, Management
Customisation
Installing themes on a CMS. Creating Themes: File structure,Tags, hooks.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Create small persistent application
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Create and customise persistent application with a Content Management System.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Includes Lectures and Demonstrations Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent learning Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Includes Lectures and Demonstrations Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent Learning Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Kevin Yank,. (2012), PHP & MySQL, Sitepoint, [ISBN: 978-0-9871530-8-1].
  • Jesse Friedman. (2012), Web Designer's Guide to WordPress, New Riders, [ISBN: 978-032183281].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Paul Hudson. (2005), PHP in a Nutshell, O’Reilly, [ISBN: 0596100671].
  • Jon Duckett. JavaScript & JQuery: Interactive Front-end Web Development, John Wiley & Sons, [ISBN: 978-111853164].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HMMED_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Digital Media 8 Elective