Reference no: EM132314705
Assignment
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, the student/trainee will be able to;
Analyse the specifications and requirements
Develop customisation
Create a CMS powered website
Validate and evaluate
Assessment Task 1
Description:
This assessment task is given as a simulated task that requires a role play. In this task, you will be required to assume the role of a CMS Operator given the task to respond to a client requirement. For the purpose of this task, your trainer/facilitator will play the role of your supervisor/manager.
Read the following scenario and complete the given tasks.
Profile/Background:
“Rare Books” is a niche and specialised bookstore that sources and sells old and rare books in all formats. The business is located in Melbourne CBD and has a dedicated following through loyal clientele from all walks of life. Due to its exclusive business model, the bookstore has been quite famous with most of the clients attracted to it through the word of mouth.
Rare Books currently has a simple HTML based website with the primary purpose of providing information to its current and prospective customers.
As the website has received an excellent response and the visitor numbers are increasing every day, Mr Richards has decided to expand the functionality of the website and migrate to a database-driven website with specific objectives in mind. The following sections/pages are currently on the site;
Home
About Us
o Our History
o What makes us Different?
o Who is Mr Richards?
Rare Books
o Fiction
o Non-fiction
Special Collection
o English
o Foreign Languages
Price List
Order Form
Feedback Form
Mr Richards wishes to introduce some new features on the website and has outlined the following requirements;
1. New customer registration
2. Customer database
3. Discussion forum (registered users only)
4. Book Review (registered users only)
5. Database record of all incoming Feedback Forms
6. Export/download of data from databases
Task:
In your role as a CMS Operator, you have been asked to prepare a website proposal to Mr Richards covering the following aspects;
Purpose
Analysis of client needs and limitations
Specific functionalities/features
Suggested platform (Content Management System)
Content structure and navigation
Programming language and hosting structure
Additional plug-ins or resources
Server and hosting requirements
You will need to conduct a thorough research in each of the above areas and prepare a website brief for Mr Richards that can also be used as a preliminary proposal.
Assessment Task 2
Description:
This task continues from Assessment Task 1.
In the previous task, you had developed a website proposal that addressed specific needs and requirements of Rare Books.
In this assessment task, you will need to implement the solution – develop and upload an actual database driven website. Ensure that;
You use an open-source solution and content management system
You DO NOT use a WYSIWYG template or an online tool to develop the site
The site is fully functional
This site will need to be built from ground up. However, you may use the contents and website structure from sample sites used for practice/examples during the lessons. You do not have to write the contents for the site (use mock contents instead). However, all the pages and navigation must be set up.
Ideally, you will be developing a brand-new CMS driven site site using the site menu structure provided in Assessment Task 1.
NOTE: You will need a hosted domain or a sub-domain to complete this assessment task. Your facilitator will set up the sub-domains for you and provide the directory path for uploading and testing the site.
Complete the following tasks;
1. Identify and download an appropriate open-source system
2. Unpack the system
3. Create the required databases with username and password
4. Design the site locally
5. Upload and configure the finished site to your account directly using FTP
6. Install and add plug-ins as required
7. Validate final website markup against current website standards
8. Validate the site in at least three different browsers
9. Apply site security features
10. Test and finalise the site
On completion, the site must be fully functional. Test the site by;
1. Register multiple users
2. Open the database and check that the data is captured
3. Send a few feedback forms from the site
4. Open the database and check that the data is captured
Use open-source documentation and help as needed. Consult with your trainer/supervisor as part of the role play.
When finished, show the completed site to your trainer/facilitator (supervisor role play) and obtain the final approval.
Assessment Task 3
Description:
In this task, continuing in your given role, you will be required to PRESENT your completed website to the class, assuming class audience as your organisational audience (Rare Books). You will also be required to collect feedback on the suggested solutions and support provided from your client.
Develop/use a simple client feedback form using sample templates provided during the class/workshop as examples. You may also use a ready template, or a form used in previous tasks/units.
Prepare a PowerPoint or a verbal presentation and present as per the schedule organised by your trainer/assessor.
After the presentation, take some time to analyse the feedback and write a brief (half a page) report summarising key observations and reflection.