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306488 (v.1) Internet Studies 554 - Internet Usability Design
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
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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. |
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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | 90% Documentation, 10% Participation 10%. This is a Grade/Mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 100700 Communication and Media Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
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External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
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External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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