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specialist diploma inWeb DevelopmentTechnology (SWEB)With the Internet revolution, web technology hasbecome one of the fastest growing technologiesin software development. The IDA InfocommManpower Surveys have rated Web/InternetDesign and Development as one of the mostimportant skills in the ICT industry. By searchingthe Internet, you will also find countlesssuccessful stories of how common people makeuse of web applications to obtain sizable income.In response to the needs of the industry,the School of Digital Media and InfocommTechnology is offering a Specialist Diploma in WebDevelopment Technology (SWEB) course. This isa one-year part-time online course. The targetedparticipants are Diploma/Degree holders whowish to acquire new skills in web development.Objectives/AimsThe course aims to equip participants with thenew technologies of web development. Uponsuccessful completion of the course, you willbe able to:• Acquire skills in web publishing and webdevelopment methodology.• Develop programs for web client andserver side.• Understand the fundamentals ofadministering a website.• Develop comprehensive web applications.Career ProspectsGraduates of the Specialist Diploma inWeb Development Technology will workin the Infocomm industry developing webapplications on the Internet. They can beinvolved in the areas of web design, webdevelopment and website administration.AssessmentThere are both in-course assessments andend-of-module assessments. The in-courseassessments are scheduled within thesemester and these include assignments,case studies, midterm tests and projects. Theend-of-module assessments are tests held atthe end of the semester.Participants will take the tests and presenttheir assignments, case studies or projectson SP campus. The schedule of the tests,assignments, case studies and projectpresentations will be released to the studentsin advance at the beginning of the semester.Course StructureParticipants will experience e-Learning anddirect instructor-student contact through thefollowing features of the course:• Weekly study guide• Flexible study time• 24-hour access to module materials• Online forum discussion for collaborativelearning• Online quiz for self assessment• Onsite tutorials or practical sessions at SPThe onsite tutorials or practical sessions arescheduled in advance. Participants will beinformed of the schedule at the beginning ofthe semester and there are about five sessionsper module.Computer Facilities/Hardware &Software RequirementsParticipants are expected to obtain allrequired software for the respective modules.Participants may, however, use the school’scomputing facilities during off-peak hours.Access to the Internet is mandatory (a normalISP account will suffice). Each participant musthave his/her own email account.Course ModulesFull-time First YearSemester 1ST4011 Fundamentals of Web DevelopmentTechnologyST4013 Java ProgrammingST4022 Web System Development TechniquesSemester 2ST4012ST4021ST4024Web ProgrammingJava Server ProgrammingDatabase Management SystemscertificATe inDigital MediaCreation (CDMC)The Certificate in Digital Media Creation (CDMC) isa Diploma-Plus course conducted by the School ofDigital Media and Infocomm Technology.This mode of learning provides participants with:• An enriching and conducive environment for• Module tutors to provide guidance throughoutthe course• Collaborative tools to enhance learning beyondgeographical constraintsObjectives/AimsThe course provides participants with thecomplementary skillset to enhance theirprofiles and they will be highly versatile asthey can apply these skill-sets to any industryrequiring graphics and dynamic media skillsto design and produce digital content. Uponsuccessful completion of the course, you willbe able to:• Apply appealing graphics for web andother media.• Create animation and video for integrationinto other projects.Student EligibilityThis Diploma-Plus programme is offered toall SP full-time students except for School ofDMIT Common Year One students (CYOT)and those taking Diploma in InteractiveMedia (DIxM), Diploma in Games Design andDevelopment (DGDD) and Diploma in VisualCommunication and Media Design (DVMD). Allfull-time diploma students with an accumulatedGPA of 3.0 and above for their Year 1Semester 1 results will be eligible to apply.Application is by invitation only.AssessmentAssessment will generally take the form of atest at the end of each semester or continualassessment throughout the course.Course StructureParticipants will need to complete 4 modulesin this programme.ST5061 Graphic Design Using Imaging Tools 1ST5062 Graphic Design Using Imaging Tools 2ST5059 Digital VideoST5060 2D AnimationLessons will be delivered through acombination of the following:• Course materials• Tutorials• Hands-on exercise• AssignmentsCommencement of CourseSP full-time students will commence thiscourse at the semester 2 of their first year ofstudy, and complete by semester 1 in theirthird year.Computer Facilities/Hardware &Software RequirementsParticipants are expected to obtain all requiredhardware and software for the respectivemodules they are taking. Participants may,however, use the school’s computing facilitiesduring off-peak hours.specialist DIPLOMA in Web DeveLOPMent TechNOLOGy (SWEB)certificate in DIGITAL MeDIA CreATION (CDMC)SCHOOL OF Digital media & infocomm Technology 173