WMADD 4840 Outline (2017) – WRMF.ca (Transferred)

NOTE: this outline is for a previous running of the class. To go to the current outline, use the menu at the top of the page.

Your final assignment is due within one week of the last class, by midnight. The final exam will take place in the last class session—not in the exam period as officially scheduled. The exact dates are:

Exam: March 31
Final Assignment: April 7

WMADD 4835	Content Management Systems
Credits: 3	Room: B014
Contact Info: Kevin McMillan Office A247b 604.323.5941	Days & Times: Spring 2017 Fridays, Jan 06 – April 03 12:30-320 (lecture) 3:30–5:20 (lab)

SKIP to Class Content

This class will cover Content Management Systems, specifically WordPress.

Like anything in life, this outline is subject to occasional changes.

Throughout the term, I will add links to additional supporting content.

I want to make as much of your learning task-based, so nearly every week there will be problem-solving exercises to be completed in class or in the lab.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to

install a Content Management System (CMS) framework on a production web server
configure a local testing environment with the same CMS
evaluate, install and configure appropriate CMS themes, modules, widgets, and plugins
create content, media, menu structures & content types
create and restore data and system backups
identify and implement appropriate security and anti-spam measures (user accounts, permissions, patches, etc.)
customize themes
write basic themes

Textbook / Reference Material

There is no textbook for this course: we will use primarily online sources:

Lynda.com Videos
Installing and Running WordPress: MAMP (mac & windows )
Installing and Running WordPress: WAMP ( windows )
WordPress: Essential Training
WordPress: Building Themes From Scratch Using Underscores
WordPress: Developing Secure Sites

WordPress References
The WordPress Codex

WordPress Cheat Sheets
WP Mega Cheat Sheet
WP Developer Super Cheat Sheet

Course Structure

The class schedule is detailed below.

Techniques learned in one assignment or exercise will always be the starting point for subsequent ones. Be assured, therefore, that no lectures that can be easily missed.

It is your responsibility to make sure that you do not miss any announcements or course materials given in any class. Any additional announcements will be made via email to your mylangara accounts.