306488 (v.1) Internet Studies 554 - Internet Usability Design

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Area:	Department of Design
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	306487 (v.1) Internet Studies 555 - Internet Design Introduction II or any previous version
Syllabus:	User patterns, designing for scanning, wise use of copy, navigation design, usability testing, cross platform design, response time considerations, writing for the web, multimedia implementation, search boxes, corporate intranet design, accessibility fordisabled users, international considerations, usability tools, human factors psychology, sensation and perception, usability testing, usability statistic analysis.
Unit Outcomes:	Upon successful compltion of this unit, students will be able to- understand usability issues involved in designing online content. With usability issues in mind, analyze the intended audience, objectives and expected outcomes for a successful web design. Design a suitable World Wide Web site sensitive to usability issues. Work at an advanced level suitable for graduate study.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Nielsen, J. (1999). Designing Web Usability: The Practice of Simplicity, New Riders Publishing. ISBN: 156205810X. Pearrow, M. (2000). Web Site Usability Handbook, Charles River Media, ISBN: 1584500263. Krug, S and Black, R. Don't Make Me Think! A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability Que, ISBN: 0789723107.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	90% Documentation, 10% Participation 10%. This is a Grade/Mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y