Introduction to Web Design (DECO7140)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
Elec Engineering, Comp Science
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 1 Hour/ Week
Contact 3 Hours/ Week
Incompatible
DECO1400 or IENV7961 or MMDS1400 or MMDS7961
Assessment methods
Practical, Assignments and Project
Course enquiries
DECO7140@eecs.uq.edu.au
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course introduces students to User Experience Design (UX), User Interface Design (UI), and Frontend Development (FED) with a focus on designing, developing, and deploying dynamic, human-centred websites and web apps. Today, the boundaries between UX, UI, and FED are increasingly blurred, and professionals in these roles are expected to understand and collaborate across these domains. This course prepares students for this interdisciplinary approach by combining foundational knowledge with practical applications.
A key focus of this course is developing the problem-solving mindset required of web designers and developers. Rather than memorizing all web technologies, students will learn how to identify problems, seek out relevant information, interpret that information critically, and apply it effectively to design and development tasks. This mindset ensures that students can adapt to evolving technologies and frameworks, equipping them to work confidently in a constantly changing field.
Students will learn to:
- Analyse client needs and user data to create effective, human-centred designs.
- Develop responsive (mobile first) websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, incorporating responsive and accessible design principles.
- Deploy and test websites on a web server, following modern workflows and best practices.
- Critically and effectively use Generative AI (GenAI) tools to support design ideation, content generation, and development while maintaining academic integrity and ethical standards.
In addition to technical and design skills, students will explore the social, cultural, ethical, and cybersecurity issues that influence web design and development. These topics ensure that students can create websites that not only meet user goals but also align with broader societal values, accessibility standards, and best practices.
The course emphasises activity-based learning, where students will work on guided tasks to develop their skills in identifying solutions
