Coursework Brief
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| Module title: | Mobile App Design and Development |
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| Learning outcomes assessed within this piece of work as agreed at the programme level meeting | On successful completion of this module students will be able to Build a mobile application for business purposes using the android platform. Apply understanding of mobile user experience UX and implementation of accessibility features. Identify properties and capabilities of modern mobile devices and the specific issues relating to software development for them. Demonstrate cross platform choices and mobile application implementation techniques. |
| Type of assessment: | Coding & Report |
| Assessment deadline: | Coursework 2 Specific submission requirements: Word document format |
Coursework2: Critical report
Rationale/expectations: Your Module consists of two pieces of coursework: Coursework 2 is an individual report which assesses learning outcome 3 and 4.
This is worth 40% of the final marks for this module.
Deliverables
Produce a 1,500-word critical report on your project and submit it via Turnitin.
For this coursework you are required to write a critical report about your program design and development.
Having created your app, write a report that assesses your project, the approach taken, and your thoughts and opinion about developing a mobile app in a team. You may give examples, code samples and screen shots to back-up your comments. (Word Limit: 1500 words)
Marking Criteria for Coursework 2:
| Deliverable | Marks | Guidance |
| Self-Reflection | 100
20 10 20 10 20 20 |
You will demonstrate critical appraisal of theoretical aspects of mobile application design principles. List the major steps of your project. What was the most important thing you have learnt from your experience in this project? Group dynamics: Students will also reflect on their learning and any challenges they faced whilst working as a group. What are the UX challenges of design for Mobile? In the context of the app, propose and elaborate on ideas for monetizing the app? If you had the choice, for which platform would you choose to develop and why? |
Your commentary should show evidence of your reading and research and use the Harvard referencing system. Your report is a chance to assess what you have down and to revisit key design and technical decisions you made. Based on your experience were these the right decisions or would you do anything differently?