Web Design Principles

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
MDIA 2001
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Course ID
201166
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West, Magill
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Comm, Media and Jour
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Susannah Emery
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course introduces students to foundational concepts and practical skills in web design, covering the history and evolution of the web, essential visual design principles, and core technologies such as HTML, CSS, responsive design and coding libraries. Students will learn to source and edit digital assets, ensure web accessibility, and gain an introduction to Content Management Systems, preparing them to create visually appealing and accessible websites.

  • Foundations Of Web Development
  • Web Design & Styling
  • Interactivity And Content Management Systems

Course learning outcomes

  • Analyse the history and evolution of the web by examining key developments and their impact on society, demonstrating an understanding of how past innovations influence modern web technologies
  • Develop functional skills in using HTML and CSS, responsive design frameworks and code libraries, through developing responsive and interactive elements
  • Apply basic web design visual and accessibility principles to create aesthetically pleasing and accessible user-friendly web pages
  • Demonstrate basic skills in content management systems, to build and manage a basic website

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 29507
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 5
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-19
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-19

Magill

Class number
Class number 29519
Section
Section 01MG
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 39
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Magill ,

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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