assigntment - web development

• You will need your original baseline plan and several others showing the changes that have taken place during your web development.

Deadline Date: 15th November 2006 (8.45 am)

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TASK 3.        DESIGN using Storyboards - Assessment Evidence (B)

Part 1: Presentation Style

1. Design a professional website that takes into consideration the

needs of the users/target audience.  Your website should

have:

1. A clear and consistent layout that takes into consideration the needs of the users/ target audience and accessibility.
2. An effective navigation method that takes into consideration the needs of the users/ target audience.
3. Graphics/animation that users will clearly recognise why you used them i.e. what is their purpose.

2. Produce a Structure Diagram of the website

3. Produce a Flow Chart to show the navigation route through the site.

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Part 2: Information / Content

The FINAL website design should include the following pages:

1. Introduction page (index.htm) summarising information that can be found on other pages.

2. An information page to include information about the company and contact details (company and departments).

3. Product and/or service Catalogue/brochure page.  

4. Prices page detailing various products/services.

5. An order form and/or customer details form in .pdf format so that users can complete and submit.

6. FAQ page with examples of answers to questions that provide information:

7. You will need to consider the length of time web pages should take to download.  

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Part 3: Introduction

Detailed explanation of your design to include;

• Purpose of the site
• Audience (age/gender)
• Explain reasons for chosen layout, colours, font, font size, images, animation, graphics, accessibility, interaction, navigation etc.
• Originality and fitness for purpose

Deadline Date: 20th November 2006 (8.45 am)

TASK 4.  PROTOTYPE - Assessment Evidence (C)

Prototype 1

1. Your first prototype will consist of web pages showing all aspects of your initial design (see task 3); including colour, font, size, graphics, images, interaction, additional features etc.

2. You must get feedback from the client to check that you are creating the site to their requirements before proceeding further with the development of the website.  

3. You must take into account any comments made by the client with regard to amendments and changes to the site.  

4. You may have to rearrange your plan in the light of these changes.

5. You must show that you have effectively used the prototypes and feedback in conjunction with your plan to make necessary amendments and improvements in the light of feedback from your client.

6. You must demonstrate that your have adhered to the relevant Standard Ways of Working whilst developing the website. (file management, file size, copyright, acknowledgement of sources, quality assurance etc.).

7. Your site should show that you have effectively used the software tools available.

Deadline Date: 27th November 2006 (8.45 am)

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TASK 5. TESTING & SITE FUNCTIONALITY - Assessment Evidence (D)

Evaluate performance and functionality of the site:

1. TESTING:

1. Test how long pages take to download.  You will have to take into account the connection speed being used (modem/broadband).
2. Test all aspects of the sites design, navigation, interaction and other features.
3. Testing should ALSO be carried out by your client and several proposed end users.

2. EVALUATION:

1. After testing, analyse the feedback from your client and end users. Does the site meet your client’s website requirements?  This feedback should include:
2. Navigation – is it user friendly?
3. Is Information presented clearly and easily understood?
4. Are the layout of the pages clear (font, font size etc).
5. Are the graphics, images, animation used appropriate to give the audience the correct information?
6. Does the website operate correctly?  E.g. buttons, hit counter, forms, animation, sound etc.
7. Is he site fully accessible to ALL users?
8. Is the site fit for purpose?
9. Does the site meet the needs of the audience?

3. IMPROVEMENTS:

From the information gathered above (points 1 and 2) make a sensible recommendation how the site could be improved.

Deadline Date: 29th November 2006

TASK 6 - OUTLINE PROPOSAL - Assessment Evidence E

Create a proposal to enhance/improve the functionality of the client’s site in order that he can support e-commerce.  Your proposal should be in simple non-technical language and include:

• Clearly stated proposal.
• Purpose and audience.
• A detailed explanation of the proposal.
• Options your client may wish to consider.
• An explanation how this proposal could be implemented.  What would be involved in setting up this proposal?  (h/w, s/w, cost, advantages, disadvantages, speed, security, legislation (DPA)).

Deadline Date: 4thth December 2006 (8.45 am)

TASK 7 – E-PORTFOLIO to include:

• Project Planning (Baseline + several amended plans).
• Design of site including:

• Storyboards
• Structure Diagram
• Flow Chart.

• Screenshots of prototypes together with feedback from the client.
• Evidence of testing the site showing that it is fully operational.
• Outline proposal to enhance/improve the site for e-commerce.
• Authentication statement.

Deadline Date: 4th December 2006 (4pm)