303290 (v.2) Internet Usability Design 391


Area:

Department of Design

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

306486 (v.1) Internet Design 292 or any previous version
 

Syllabus:

Usability is critical to the successful development of effective websites. Introduction to usability, user-centred design, usability design, designing for scanning, wise use of copy, effective navigation design, usability testing techniques, usability testing analysis, designing more usable web sites, designing for accessibility for disabled users, international considerations, usability tools.
 
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
 

Field of Education:

100500 Graphic and Design Studios (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

1

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Informational

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y Y  
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y Y  
Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area