PROG70026
Creating Accessible Websites		 Sheridan
 
  I: Administrative Information   II: Course Details   III: Topical Outline(s)  Printable Version
 

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Section I: Administrative Information
  Total hours: 21.0
Credit Value: 1.5
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Winter 2019
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: APPL70078, APPL70079

Program(s): Front-End Web Development
Program Coordinator(s): N/A
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 20190107_00
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: This course is offered in-class. The sessions may include a variety of interactive and engaging activities including discussions, workshops, group activities, role plays, case studies and presentations. Readings, video, and podcasts may be provided online, on Sheridan's Learning and Teaching Environment (SLATE), to support class activities and reinforce material covered during class sessions. Assignment details will be provided in class and on SLATE. Students will need a laptop and reliable access to the internet. Some course activities and evaluations require Windows 7, 8, or 10.
 
 
Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Students explore web accessibility principles and guidelines to design and create accessible web content with considerations for inclusive design. They discuss and examine various types of disabilities, accessibility laws around the world, and myths about accessibility. Through practical assignments, projects, and case studies, students apply Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and Web Accessibility Initiative - Accessible Rich Internet Applications (WAI-ARIA) standards to identify accessibility issues, ensure web content functions with multiple assistive technologies, and enhance the user experience and web accessibility for all users.

Program Context

 
Front-End Web Development Program Coordinator(s): N/A
This is an elective course in the Front-End Web Development certificate.


Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

  Critical Performance:
By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the ability to apply accessibility and inclusive design principles in the creation of accessible web content.
 
Learning Outcomes:

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

  1. Explain the industry standards for creating accessible web content including accessibility laws around the world, types of assistive technologies, and WCAG principles
  2. Utilize inclusive design considerations to develop an accessible user experience
  3. Apply WCAG 2.0 and WAI-ARIA technical standards to create accessible web content
  4. Conduct an assessment to identify accessibility issues within websites

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

 Evaluation Plan: IN-CLASS
 Assignment 110.0%
 Assignment 25.0%
 Assignment 35.0%
 Assignment 420.0%
 Group Project: An Inclusive Design Proposal25.0%
 Individual Project: Creating an Accessible Website35.0%
Total100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:
TEST AND ASSIGNMENT PROTOCOL The following protocol applies to every course offered by the Faculty of Continuing and Professional Studies 1. Students are responsible for staying abreast of test dates and times, as well as due dates and any special instructions for submitting assignments and projects as supplied to the class by the instructor. 2. Students must write all tests at the specified date and time. Missed tests, in-class/online activities, assignments and presentations are awarded a mark of zero. The penalty for late submission of written assignments is a loss of 10% per day for up to five business days (excluding Sundays and statutory holidays), after which, a grade of zero is assigned. Business days include any day that the college is open for business, whether the student has scheduled classes that day or not. An extension or make-up opportunity may be approved by the instructor at his or her discretion.

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements:

 

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar

  • Not Eligible for PLAR
 
 
Section III: Topical Outline
Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Instruction Mode: In-Class
Professor: N/A
Resource(s): N/A
Applicable student group(s): Faculty of Continuing and Professional Studies Students
Course Details:

Module 1: Web Accessibility Fundamentals

  • What is web accessibility?
  • Accessibility laws around the world
  • Types of disabilities
  • Types of assistive technologies
  • Myths about accessibility
  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 1.0 and 2.0)

Module 2: Accessibility and Inclusive Design

  • Inclusive design - web accessibility and usability
  • Accessibility principles (POUR - Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust)
  • Web design considerations, by disability type

Group Project: An Inclusive Design Proposal 25%

Module 3: WCAG 2.0 and WAI-ARIA Standards

  • Identifying User Interface (UI) elements
  • Semantic structure and navigation
  • Best practices for Images, videos, and audio
  • Accessible web forms
  • Dynamic updates and Asynchronous JavaScript And XML (AJAX)

Assignment 1: UI Elements and Semantic Structure 5%

Assignment 2: Images, Videos, and Audio 5%

Assignment 3: Web Forms 5%

Assignment 4: Dynamic updates and AJAX 5%

Individual Project: Creating an Accessible Website 35%

Module 4: Testing for Accessibility

  • Testing accessibility strategy
  • Accessible vs. non-accessible web content
  • Testing approaches
  • Reporting accessibility issues

Assignment 5: Reporting Accessibility Issues 20%

 

Sheridan Policies

It is recommended that students read the following policies in relation to course outlines:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Copyright
  • Intellectual Property
  • Respectful Behaviour
  • Accessible Learning
All Sheridan policies can be viewed on the Sheridan policy website.

Appropriate use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools: In alignment with Sheridan's Academic Integrity Policy, students should consult with their professors and/or refer to evaluation instructions regarding the appropriate use, or prohibition, of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for coursework. Turnitin AI detection software may be used by faculty members to screen assignment submissions or exams for unauthorized use of artificial intelligence.

Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.
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