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• A website is made up of different parts and features, such as headers, navigation menus, content areas, footers, images, and links, each serving a specific purpose for usability and communication.
• A client brief is a document that explains the client's requirements, including the purpose of the website, the target audience, design preferences, content needs, and any constraints.
• A mind map is used during planning to organise ideas, structure content, and explore different features and pages before development begins.
• A wireframe diagram is a simple visual layout of a webpage that shows where elements like text, images, buttons, and navigation will be placed.
• Wireframe diagrams are created to plan the structure of a website, test layout ideas, and ensure usability before coding or adding content.
• A master page is a template that contains common elements, such as headers, navigation bars, and footers, that appear consistently across multiple pages of a website.
• HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language and is the standard markup language used to define the content and structure of webpages.
• CSS stands for Cascading Style Sheets and controls the presentation and layout of webpages.
• JavaScript adds programmable behaviour and interactivity to webpages.
• Adding videos to a website can increase user engagement, explain information more effectively, and make content more interactive and appealing.
• Multimedia refers to the use of multiple forms of media, such as text, images, audio, video, and animation, to communicate information on a website.
• Images found on the internet cannot always be used on professional websites because they may be protected by copyright laws, meaning permission or a licence is required.
• A web form is an interactive element that allows users to enter and submit information, such as contact details, feedback, or survey responses.

• Review and analyse existing websites by identifying their key features, layout, and effectiveness for the intended audience.
• Identify at least two categories that can be used to describe a target audience, such as age, interests, gender, or purpose.
• Identify and describe the key assets that are likely to appear on every page of a website, including navigation menus, logos, headers, and footers.
• Explain why creating a master page is important when developing a website with multiple pages.
• Explain how wireframes support the design process by planning layout, structure, and user experience before development.
• Justify the use of wireframes in web design by explaining how they save time, reduce errors, and improve usability.
• Explain why a consistent design is important for user experience, accessibility, and branding across a website.
• Explain the purpose of a client brief and how it influences design decisions when creating a website for a client.
• Build and link a multi-page website using HTML.
• Structure webpage content using appropriate HTML elements, including headings, paragraphs, images, and links.
• Apply CSS to control the presentation and layout of a multi-page website.
• Insert permitted images, audio, or video into webpages so that the media displays correctly.
• Create a functional navigation system that allows users to move between all pages of a website.
• Distinguish between the roles of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript by identifying that HTML defines content and structure, CSS controls presentation and layout, and JavaScript adds programmable behaviour and interactivity.