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Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU026145
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD3-Application of skills
  • GD6-Autonomy/Independence
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the elements of a web page.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Describe elements of an existing web page, including text, graphics, homepage, navigation bar, lines and hyperlinks.

  • 1.2

    Explain different formats of graphic images and sound files, giving examples of how they are used.

  • 1.3

    Analyse elements of complex web pages including:

    a) backgrounds

    b) tables

    c) links to sound files.


2

Understand HTML tags.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Analyse how text is displayed on a web page including:

    • layout
    • fonts
    • colour.
  • 2.2
    Identify basic HTML tags in a web page's source code.
  • 2.3

    Produce a test page, using a simple text editor and HTML tags, which incorporates:

    1. a heading,
    2. horizontal rule
    3. un-numbered list
    4. graphic image
    5. a hyperlink
    6. a homepage.
  • 2.4

    Use a web browser to test web page and modify as required.

  • 2.5
    Identify HTML tags associated with tables, backgrounds and sound files in a web page's source code.
  • 2.6

    Explain the effects of HTML tags on the appearance and performance of the web page when viewed with a browser.


3

Know how to use HTML resources.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Carry out a search for sites relating to HTML and web page creation.
  • 3.2

    Identify sites which:

    • relate to HTML specification 
    • enable you to download HTML utilities.
  • 3.3

    Explain existing HTML standards.

  • 3.4

    Analyse current developments and trends relating to HTML standards.


4

Know how to prepare information to put on the web.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Prepare text, hyperlinks and graphics to be included on the web page.

  • 4.2
    Explain the relationship and links between web pages.

5

Be able to design and produce linked web pages.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Plan the layout of the web pages.
  • 5.2
    Produce functional web pages to the design specification.
  • 5.3.

    Create hyperlinks to navigate between multiple web pages and external websites.


6

Be able to maintain and update linked web pages.

Assessment Criteria

  • 6.1

    Update web pages and web page elements by:

    • editing 
    • adding web pages to homepage
    • deleting web pages
    • writing and editing code
    • using text fonts and colour.