- 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.
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Technical Communication Essentials
Microcredential Part-time
- Technical Writing
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2025
Below is one offering of XCOM 1110 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 68519
Dates
Jul 04 - Aug 08 Seats Available
- CRN 68519
- $346.77 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 04 - Aug 08 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
6 weeks
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.
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.