The traditional lecture will be augmented with classroom based exercises to copper-fasten their understanding and skills.
Module Aim:
To enable the learner to evaluate, test and provide solutions to user systems that need reviewing, updating or fixing.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
LO1: Evaluate existing user interfaces by developing case studies, audits and test scenarios.
LO2
LO2: Understand the importance of universal design and assess user systems accordingly.
LO3
LO3: Facilitate the running of an evaluation session using a prototype.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Design Patterns
UI Design patterns and anti patterns
Software
Prototype web services, local software
Paper
Prototype construction materials and techniques, other non digital /mixed materials apart from paper
Scenarios
Defining, scoping, expectations
Demonstrations & Evaluations
Construction, purpose, running, data collection, simple analysis
Target Environment & Devices
Physical properties, available controls, existing practices / guidelines emulators
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
40.00%
Project
60.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation
Evaluate information architecture and user interface of website or digital application through tests and audits.
1,2,3
40.00
Ongoing
Project
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Project
Project 1 (part 1): full audit of existing user system (website, application interface) that considers information architecture, accessibility best practices and usability.
1,2,3
30.00
Week 10
Project
Project 1 (part 2): deliver recommendations of improvements to make based on audits and test of part 1 of the project.
1,2,3
30.00
Week 13
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment