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MMCC2041 – Interactive Web Design

2025 – Session 2, Online-scheduled-weekday

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Convenor, Tutor
Alex Mesker
alex.mesker@mq.edu.au
25WW B448
Thurs 1-2pm, by appointment
Tutor
Stephen Collins
stephen.collins@mq.edu.au
25WW B444
By appointment only
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
MMCC2039 or (MAS240 or MMCC2140) or (COMP249 or COMP2110)
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit teaches the theory and production of websites in the context of the digital age and what that means for media audiences and users. Students develop high level production skills and learn to apply theories of audiences, information architecture, usability and user-focused design to their own original projects created using HTML, CSS and jQuery.

Important Academic Dates

Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: apply a critical knowledge of the practices, theories and technologies of contemporary Web design.
  • ULO2: combine HTML, CSS and Javascript in the production of interactive Web-based media.
  • ULO3: solve coding and design challenges.
  • ULO4: work independently and professionally in response to project demands.
  • ULO5: communicate and present information in modes suited to a range of audiences.

General Assessment Information

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a mark of‚ 0 (zero) will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical issue.    

This late penalty will apply to non-timed sensitive assessment (incl essays, reports, posters, portfolios, journals, recordings etc). Late submission of time sensitive tasks (such as tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, scheduled practical assessments/labs etc) will only be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special consideration application. Special Consideration outcome may result in a new question or topic.

These are serious penalties that will substantially alter your final grade and even determine whether you pass or fail this unit. Please make every effort to submit your assignment by the due date.

If you find you cannot submit your assignment on time, please apply for Special Consideration through AskMQ. Make sure you read Macquarie University's policy regarding Special Consideration requests before you apply: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/assessment-exams/special-consideration

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
User Experience Deconstruction 20% No 19/09/2025 11:55pm
Project 50% No 07/11/2025 11:55pm
Coding Tasks 30% No Ongoing, see iLearn

User Experience Deconstruction

Assessment Type 1: Media presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 18 hours
Due: 19/09/2025 11:55pm
Weighting: 20%

 

Create a short media presentation that deconstructs and critically appraises an interactive website/web experience. You should analyse and articulate the website’s interface design, interactive features, and usability (including positive appeal or negative effects on the target audiences), addressing how it innovatively incorporates the affordances of the medium. This assignment requires you to draw on knowledge gained from the course materials.  You will refer to the set readings and your own independent research when executing a critical appraisal set against a background of well-researched and informed assessment criteria. Refer to iLearn for further information.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • apply a critical knowledge of the practices, theories and technologies of contemporary Web design.
  • communicate and present information in modes suited to a range of audiences.

Project

Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 45 hours
Due: 07/11/2025 11:55pm
Weighting: 50%

 

Design and build a website/web experience that will communicate a message, call to action, or narrative to its audience using a combination of text, image, and audio-visual content enhanced by interactive possibilities. You will research and develop appropriate multimodal content for the website. Refer to iLearn for further information.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • apply a critical knowledge of the practices, theories and technologies of contemporary Web design.
  • combine HTML, CSS and Javascript in the production of interactive Web-based media.
  • solve coding and design challenges.
  • work independently and professionally in response to project demands.
  • communicate and present information in modes suited to a range of audiences.

Coding Tasks

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 27 hours
Due: Ongoing, see iLearn
Weighting: 30%

 

You will be required to complete coding tasks during the semester to demonstrate understanding and application of specific concepts taught in the unit. Refer to iLearn for further information.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • combine HTML, CSS and Javascript in the production of interactive Web-based media.
  • solve coding and design challenges.

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
  • the Writing Centre for academic skills support.

2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation

Delivery and Resources

This unit delivers learning materials via iLearn and via https://mmcc.mq.edu.au.

Each week there is a pre-recorded video lecture and a one-hour workshop.

Unit Schedule

Classes start in week 2, lectures are pre-recorded and available.

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct

Results

Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit connect.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

Academic Success

Academic Success provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.

The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

Student Services and Support

Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:

Student Enquiries

Got a question? Ask us via the Service Connect Portal, or contact Service Connect.

IT Help

For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/. 

When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.

Unit information based on version 2025.03 of the Handbook