Task 1 – Application Development

IMPORTANT: You MUST use the web and database platform accounts provided by the university to publish your final application. The application must be accessible from a subdirectory of your webroot named COM6011, e.g., https://stu99999.webhosting.arden.ac.uk/COM6011/. Any submissions that are published on other platforms, or evidenced solely by the inclusion of screenshots, will be deemed unverifiable and awarded no marks.

Develop a functioning prototype web application in HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, and SQL for the following scenario:

Create a web interface with a simple content management system, from scratch, for an interactive short training or educational course. You are free to choose the subject of the course. It can be anything from skateboarding to systems architecture, pottery to interplanetary exploration, and so on. You should include a programme summary, individual lessons, and some form of testing or assessment.

The course must be at least 6 lessons long and have an admin interface to allow editing, adding, and removal of content. Your interface may be a multi-page or single-page application, but it must be driven by content from a database. You do not have to attempt to implement user accounts or any authentication but may if you wish. (Also, be sure not to include any actual user’s personal data in the demo content.)

You may also include further functionality at your discretion (Your lessons can be as simple as an iLearn lesson, or interactive like SQL Bolt. It is not recommended that you attempt to build something as complex as a course on tryhackme.com or similar, as that would be going far beyond the learning expectations of this module).

Database Operations Requirements

Your application MUST demonstrate multiple user interactions that invoke each of the following database operations at least once:

• Select
• Insert
• Update
• Delete

Development Constraints

You MUST build the application from scratch using the languages specified. You MUST NOT use any HTML, CSS, PHP, or JavaScript frameworks, libraries, or templating solutions to create your application (i.e., No Bootstrap, React, Tailwind, Laravel, Wix, etc.).

You MUST NOT deep-link images, video, audio, or any other assets from 3rd party websites. Any media content included MUST be hosted under the COM6011 directory or its subdirectories.

You MUST NOT violate the licensing agreements of any content included in your application. Any assets copied or downloaded from 3rd parties and included in the application must be free to use, and the licensing agreement included as an appendix.

Your application should not be a simple copy of any readily available online tutorial. Where you do use any such content, it should be properly referenced in both the source code of your app, via a comment, and in the references section of your report. If large portions of your submission are found to be comprised of code which is available as part of an online tutorial, it will be disregarded as non-original and may be considered an act of academic misconduct.

Evidence for the grading of this task will be supplemented by the code provided as appendices to your report from Task 2.

Task 2 – Report

Your report should be composed of the following sections:

Cover Page

A standard Arden assignment cover page.

Table of Contents

A table of contents for your report, including page numbers.

Introduction

• The primary web address (URL) of your web application and any interfaces not immediately accessible via links from the primary address (e.g., a secondary interface for administrators).
• An approximately 300-word description of your application and its functionality. You may include screenshots of the application.

Application Structure

A 400-word explanation of the structure of the application in the context of an n-tier/n-layer architecture. Provide lists/diagrams that explain the file and directory structure and how the various component parts interact with each other. Remember that this is specific to your application structure, not about n-tier architecture in general. DO NOT include generic descriptions or definitions of terminology; you may assume that the assessor already understands the concepts.

Critical Review and Recommendations

500 words critically appraising your work in terms of its architecture, code structure, functionality, usability, accessibility, and making recommendations for future improvements.

References

A full list of sources utilized and cited in the creation of your application, including others’ source code, in the AU Harvard style.

Appendices

• A full copy of all source code, including:
  • SQL statements
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • PHP
  • JavaScript
• Any 3rd party content license agreements.

Assessment Criteria

Grade	Mark Bands	Generic Assessment Criteria
First (1)	80%+	An outstanding knowledge base exploring and analysing the discipline, its theory and any associated ethical considerations. The work demonstrates outstanding independence of thought and originality. There is outstanding management of learning resources and a high degree of autonomy is demonstrated which goes above and beyond the brief. The work demonstrates intellectual originality and creativity. Writing is exceptionally well structured and accurately referenced throughout. Where appropriate, outstanding professional skills are demonstrated. The work is original and with some additional effort could be considered for internal publication.
First (1)	70-79%	An excellent information base within which the discipline is explored and analysed. There is considerable originality in the approach and the work demonstrates confidence and autonomy and extends to consider ethical issues. Learning resources have been managed with exceptional confidence and the work exceeds the assessment brief. Writing is exceptionally well structured and accurately referenced throughout. Where appropriate, an excellent level of professional skills are demonstrated and the work demonstrates a high level of intellectual and academic skills.
Upper Second (2:1)	60-69%	A very good knowledge base which explores and analyses the discipline, its theory and any associated ethical issues. There is evidence of some originality and independence of thought. A very good range of learning resources underpin the work and there is clear evidence of self-directed research. The work demonstrates the ability to analyse the subject and apply theory with good academic and intellectual skills. Academic writing skills are very good, expression is accurate overall and the work is consistently referenced throughout.
Lower Second (2:2)	50-59%	A good understanding of the discipline which supports some analysis, evaluation and problem-solving within the discipline. There may be reference to some of the ethical considerations. The work shows a sound level of competence in managing basic sources and materials. Academic writing skills are good and accurate overall and the work is planned and structured with some thought. Professional skills are good (where appropriate). The work may lack originality but academic and intellectual skills are moving into the critical domain. The work is referenced throughout.
Third (3)	40-49%	Satisfactory level of performance in which there are some omissions in the understanding of the subject, its underpinning theory and ethical considerations. There is little evidence of independent thought and the work shows a basic use of sources and materials. Academic and intellectual skills are limited. The work may lack structure overall. There are some difficulties in developing professional skills (where appropriate). There is an attempt to reference the work.
Marginal Fail	30-39%	A limited piece of work in which there are clear gaps in understanding the subject, its underpinning theory and ethical considerations. The work shows a limited use of sources and materials. Academic and intellectual skills are weak and there are errors in expression and the work may lack structure overall. There are difficulties in developing professional skills (where appropriate). The work lacks original thought and is largely imitative.
Fail	29% and below	A poor performance in which there are substantial gaps in knowledge and understanding, underpinning theory and ethical considerations. The work shows little evidence in the use of appropriate sources and materials. Academic writing skills are very weak and there are numerous errors in expression and the work may lack structure overall. There are significant difficulties in developing professional skills (where appropriate). The work lacks original thought and is largely imitative.

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