Learners are expected to work independently on their project and commence by presenting a project proposal for approval. They are subsequently assigned a supervisor and are given a schedule of milestones including research, planning, storyboard and implementation deliverables. Regular scheduled weekly meetings will enable the learner to present their progress and receive feedback and direction for further work. A project diary is maintained by the learner and must be signed by the project supervisor on a weekly basis. The project presentation provides the learner with valuable experience of presenting their work within a public setting. The project is scheduled to run for 15 weeks, full-time.
Module Aim:
To provide the learner with the experience of working on a real-world, realistically sized project, which utilizes, in a practical way, the knowledge and skills covered in the other course modules.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Work to a deadline and use effective time management techniques
LO2
Conduct research into appropriate technology choices.
LO3
Produce a storyboard depicting the flow of a web-based application or equivalent
LO4
Confidently present and discuss their work within a public presentation and demonstration setting.
LO5
Produce professional quality documents describing their work.
LO6
Design and implement a fully functioning Web /Cloud/Mobile application for an external entity or equivalent
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
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.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Project preparation
Self-directed learning using resources to help with technology and content decisions
Overview of Project
Learners are required to frame their project around the provision of a web presence for an entity external to the Institute (commercial business or non-commercial organization). The web presence is to have a number of integrated components, including:
• a content management system
• a discussion forum system
• an e-commerce facility
• an administrative interface
This entity is chosen by the learner in consultation with their assigned project supervisor. The project has a number of distinct phases, with specific deliverables to be produced by the learner at each phase.
Planning & Research
Research Outcomes Document include at least the following material:
- description of project
- description of entity (web presence)
- proposed project plan and timeline
- review of existing technologies:
- content management systems
- web-based forum software
- e-commerce applications (shopping-carts, etc.)
- web-based database systems
- platform preferences:
Specification and Design
Project Specification Document and Web Application Storyboard
Mid-point Presentation
Progress-to-Date Presentation
Implementation
Completed Project
- technical materials
- technical documentation and administration & user manuals (hardcopy)
- annotated and signed Project Diary
Reporting & Delivery
Project Report – summary of project experience
Project Demonstration and Presentation of Work Completed – a defense of the completed project work and material
Assessment Breakdown
%
Project
100.00%
No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Project
Project Components include: Project Specification and Plan (including proposal, Research, Design, Storyboard) 25%, Progress-to-date Presentation 10%, Project Report (including Technical and Setup guide) 25%, Project Management 5%
Finished products graded on: Amount Completed 25%, Technical Innovation 5%, Overall Quality 5%.
Deliverables submitted at scheduled times during the 15 weeks- first deliverable week 2-3.
Equivalent to above can also be accepted
1,2,3,4,5,6
100.00
End-of-Semester
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment