Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Award in Website Design and Development

Learners will investigate website design and plan, design and create their own website in response to a client brief.. They will test and refine the website against the client brief and review their own performance.

Unit Learning Outcomes
FAQs

Unit Learning Outcomes

1. Understand website fundamentals.

Accidental threats:

Types: information based, entertainment, advertising, promotional, educational, commercial, product based, service based.
Features: Domains, hosting, content, target audience, functionality, cookies, legal issues, security issues, accessibility.
Principles: Purpose, usability, typography, colours, white space, page layout, navigation, responsive web design.
Technologies and tools: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Web 2.0, FTP, validation tools, google analytics, search engine optimisation.

Assessment Criteria

1.1 Describe different types of websites and their key features.
1.2 Explain how and why different principles are used in the design of a website.

2. Be able to design a website for an audience and purpose.

Design proposals: client requirements, content, target audience, functionality, budget, deadlines, professionalism.

Assessment Criteria

2.1 Present a design proposal for a website.

3. Be able to produce planning documentation for a website in response to a client brief.

Planning: importance of planning, ideas generation, mind maps, sketches, layout, storyboarding, moodboards, sitemap, file structure, navigation, content, colour, style, typography, time management, technical considerations.

Assessment Criteria

3.1 Produce planning documentation for a website.

4. Be able to create a website.

Asset sourcing: sourcing/creating/editing assets, images, animation, audio, video, interactive elements, creative commons, copyright.
Production: software, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, document object model, tags, elements, attributes, layout techniques, formatting content, navigation, hyperlinks, images, rollover images, embedding, forms, cross browser compatibility, responsive web design, W3C standards.
Publishing: file management, uploading, file transfer protocol.

Assessment Criteria

4.1 Create a website in line with design proposal and planning documentation.
4.2 Publish a website to a web server.

5. Be able to test, review and refine a website for functionality and usability.

Testing: test plans, user testing, broken hyperlinks, cross browser compatibility, responsive web design, validation.
Learners should review the website against the client brief and obtain feedback on the quality of finished product and its fitness for purpose, the review should identify positives and negatives relating to the website, rather than the creation process.
Learner should include reflections on the website (strengths and areas for development), taking into account user feedback, own self- assessment, feedback from others (peers, tutors), user experience, analysing feedback, identifying areas of improvement.
Suggested improvements to own work: more efficient or effective ways of working, ways to improve the design, develop own digital skills, planning, production, time management, etc.

Assessment Criteria

5.1 Create a test plan to test the website, making refinements where necessary.
5.2 Collect and present feedback on website.
5.3 Explain how the website meets the client brief and how own performance could be developed.

FAQs

1. What will I learn in the Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Award in Website Design and Development?

This qualification will introduce you to the fundamental aspects of website design and development. You'll learn about different types of websites, key features like domains and hosting, and important design principles such as usability and responsive design. You'll also gain practical skills in planning, creating using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, publishing, testing, and refining websites.

2. What kind of websites will I learn to design and potentially build?

You will learn about various website types, including informational, entertainment, advertising, and e-commerce sites. While the focus is on understanding the principles and initial creation, you'll likely work on projects that allow you to apply these concepts to design and build basic websites suitable for different purposes and audiences.

3. Do I need any prior coding or design experience to take this course?

No specific prior coding or design experience is strictly required for this Level 2 award. It's designed to provide a foundational understanding. However, basic computer literacy and an interest in web technologies will be beneficial. You will learn the basics of HTML, CSS, and potentially some JavaScript as part of the course.

4. What is involved in the website development process I'll learn about?

You'll learn about the entire website development lifecycle, starting with understanding client requirements and creating design proposals. This includes planning aspects like site structure, navigation, content, and visual style. You'll then learn how to create the website using coding languages, source and integrate assets, publish it online, and finally test and refine it based on functionality, usability, and feedback.

5. How will I be assessed on this course?

The assessment criteria indicate that you will be assessed on your ability to: describe website fundamentals, present a design proposal, produce planning documentation, create and publish a website, and test, review, and refine it based on feedback and the client brief. This will likely involve practical assignments and demonstrating your understanding of the concepts and processes involved.

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