- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This is an introduction to using XML (Extensible Markup Language) to enhance Web page design and for e-commerce applications. Topics include the structuring of an XML document, transforming an XML document into XHTML using XSL (Extensible StyleSheet Language) and XPath, creating a DTD (Document Type Definition) and an XML Schema to define the elements and attributes which are valid in a XML document. The course also introduces using XML in a Web publishing environment.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in MDIA 2205
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$697.48 - $710.48 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Identify and use syntax appropriate to well-formed XML files
- Correctly employ XSL StyleSheets and XPath to transform an XML file into XHTML for display on a web page
- Use routines such as sorting, filters, iterations, conditional statements, and templates appropriate to XSL StyleSheets
- Construct a DTD, and validate an XML document against the DTD
- Construct a Schema, and validate an XML document against the Schema
- Use an XML editor
Effective as of Fall 2013
Related Programs
XML in Web Publishing (MDIA 4305) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Business + Media
- Web Technologies
Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of MDIA 4305 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 32777
Dates
Tue Sep 10 - Tue Nov 26
- 12 weeks
- CRN 32777
- Domestic fees $710.48
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Nov 26 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Mike Walton
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course will be delivered entirely online, however, is an asynchronous course which does not require that you meet each week at a specific time. You will be expected to meet assignment deadlines according to the schedule on the course outline and directions of the instructor. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please log into learn.bcit.ca using your BCIT student email and password on the first day of class. You will require access to the Adobe Creative Cloud in order to complete this course. Students who are currently registered in one or more BCIT Flexible Learning courses are eligible for a free Adobe Creative Cloud subscription from BCIT. Up to two weeks prior to their course start date (and not before), please visit kb.bcit.ca, select the Student Resources section, and search for “Adobe Creative Cloud”, then follow the instructions in the article found to claim your free subscription.
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of MDIA 4305 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 46328
Dates
Tue Jan 07 - Tue Mar 25
- 12 weeks
- CRN 46328
- Domestic fees $697.48
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 - Mar 25 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Pre-requisite: MDIA 1205 and MDIA 2205 or equivalent. This course will be delivered entirely online, however, is an asynchronous course which does not require that you meet each week at a specific time. You will be expected to meet assignment deadlines according to the schedule on the course outline and directions of the instructor.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.