Unit Content – Web Page Creation

1. identify and use appropriate software correctly
   1. create new document
      • understand the basic techniques to combine information
      • identify appropriate software for the task to create a simple website (eg HTML editor/text editor & browser software)
      • appreciate the differences between WYSIWYG HTML editing software and text editors (eg automation, interface, speed) and the disadvantages of exporting DTP and word processing files as HTML
      • understand correct procedures for using the chosen software
      • know who and what the information is for, where it will be used (eg on screen or hard copy) and when it is needed
      • appreciate what features are used to help the user navigate round a website
      • appreciate what laws and guidelines affect day-to-day use of IT, such as about data protection, equal opportunities, disability, health and safety, copyright and guidelines set by organisations and how these relate to websites
      • understand the use of single page websites, such as those with text, a photo and a background
   2. use basic file handling techniques for the chosen software /save and close web pages
      • understand the use of folders for images and text
      • understand the document management techniques for the chosen software (file menu, open, save, save as, close)
2. import, format and place text, graphics and image files
   1. enter/edit/replace specified text / insert text file
      • appreciate the need for accuracy when inputting data and the importance of checking output against expectations
   2. check text to make sure of accuracy, consistency and layout
      • appreciate the need to use spellchecking facilities to check the accuracy of the text
      • understand the need to ensure correct text is displayed on website and the need to check grammar
      • understand the use of word count to ensure all words needed on the website are displayed
   3. insert image(s)
      • understand the need to check that the file format is suitable
      • understand how to import/insert images into a web page using the chosen software
      • understand the difference between inserting graphic images and insert graphic tools (lines, boxes, shapes, arrows)
   4. align image(s)
      • understand the need to place images correctly on a website
      • understand the use of image, chart and diagram size and orientation
      • understand the alignment of page items to the left, right and centre
   5. use basic editing and formatting techniques
      • understand the use of insert, delete, cut, copy, paste, drag and drop
      • appreciate the need to ‘refresh’ or ‘reload’ web pages after editing
      • appreciate the advantages of a search & replace tool over manual editing of multiple items
   6. use different font styles
      • understand the use of fonts (typeface) and size and the need to emphasize text
      • understand the use of bold and italic when applied to text
   7. change background colour
      • appreciate the different features used on websites, such as backgrounds, content, sound, frames, action buttons, links and hotspots
   8. control text flow
      • understand the use of defined areas on a website to control text flow eg tables, image alignment, text alignment
3. insert relative, external and e-mail hyperlinks
   1. link pages and test links
      • understand the correct use and format of basic hypertext links
   2. insert and test external link
      • understand the correct use of external hyperlinks to other websites or documents
   3. insert and test e-mail link
      • understand the use of http:// and mailto: when creating an e-mail link
      • appreciate the need to test that hyperlinks function correctly
      • appreciate the effects of editing HTML code on the browser display
4. manage and print web pages
   1. print web pages
      • understand the different formats to print web pages and the effects on printing eg from a text editing software package and from an Internet browser
   2. print HTML source code
      • understand the need to print HTML code to check code and links

Original Document from OCR: http://www.ocr.org.uk/Data/publications/key_documents/OCR_Level_10602.pdf