vcc.ca
VCDP 2440: Wordpress 2
Effective date
September 2023
Department
Visual Comm Design Diploma
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
Students will review the basics of installing and configuring Wordpress websites and then use live Wordpress websites to practice solving complex web design challenges. Projects will require excellent thinking with web content strategy and user experience design principles. Students will be expected to customize Wordpress websites using child themes and hand-coded CSS and will also be expected to use Wordpress plugins to install advanced functionality. This course will also guide students in turning a simple Wordpress website into an online store, covering both the technical systems required for eCommerce functionality as well as the UI/UX principles involved in creating an intuitive and enjoyable online shopping experience.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
VCDP 1283 or departmental permission.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Create a highly customized Wordpress website that follows a client's brand
- Plan an effective website content strategy that will achieve both client and user goals
- Select, install, and configure advanced Wordpress plugins
- Create an intuitive and enjoyable online shopping experience using Wordpress
- Create Wordpress websites with highly customizable premium Wordpress themes
- Create expressive, on-brand web graphics
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
1. Interview with department to discuss previous experience
2. A portfolio assessment of previously completed related work OR
3. The demonstration of skills via the successful completion of 1-4 related projects/assignments similar to those completed in the course, chosen at the discretion of the department
2. A portfolio assessment of previously completed related work OR
3. The demonstration of skills via the successful completion of 1-4 related projects/assignments similar to those completed in the course, chosen at the discretion of the department
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 42
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 12
Total Hours: 54
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 12
Total Hours: 54
Instructional Strategies
A combination of lecture, demonstration, production simulations, problem solving, practical labs and reflective discussion will be used throughout this course.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Project |
30 |
Final project |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Assignments |
|
Lab Work |
30 |
May include in-class exercises, assignments, quizzes/tests, and work-in-progress |
|
Participation |
10 |
Participation and professionalism |
Course topics
- Advanced Wordpress plugins
- Advanced Wordpress themes and customization
- Child themes and custom CSS
- eCommerce design elements, principles, and models
- UI/UX design principles
- Website content strategy and calls to action
- Web graphics
- Navigation and information architecture
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.