- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Information is not read the same way online as in print. This course teaches students how to express ideas on the Web, how to anticipate the needs of the reader and how to organize and structure information so that it is quickly grasped and navigable, achieving the purpose for which it was developed.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.5
Domestic fees
$346.77
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Define the differences in the way readers use and read Websites and printed documents.
- Organize information using direct structure to limit page depth without fragmenting information.
- Create navigation designs based on logical information architectures.
- Anticipate and focus on the information needs of the visitor and the proponent.
- Write sentences and paragraphs appropriate to the Web.
Effective as of Fall 2022
Related Programs
Writing for the Web (XCOM 1110) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Technical Communication Essentials
Microcredential Part-time
- Technical Writing
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of XCOM 1110 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 49419
Dates
Fri Oct 25 - Fri Nov 29
- 6 weeks
- CRN 49419
- Domestic fees $346.77
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 - Nov 29 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Nicholas Fox
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- COURSE DELIVERY: Course hours are 100% online asynchronous with weekly deliverables and a fixed course-end date. You don’t have to be online at exactly the same time as your instructor or classmates. On the start date of your class (not before), log into learn.bcit.ca to access your course link.
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of XCOM 1110 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 90373
Dates
Fri Jan 10 - Fri Feb 14
- 6 weeks
- CRN 90373
- Domestic fees $346.77
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10 - Feb 14 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- COURSE HOURS ARE 100% ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS: instructor-led but flexible hours with weekly deliverables and a fixed course-end date. On the start date of your class (not before), log into learn.bcit.ca to access your course link.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.