Faculty Syllabus

Course Description

Understand the application of information architecture to develop software product concepts. Students will explore systems of organization, categorization, and labeling of content, functions, and features. Artifacts such as site structure, navigation and wayfinding systems, and search systems will be designed.

Course Rationale, Objectives

This course will focus on an introduction to user research methods as relate to information-oriented websites and digital systems. Students will learn the role of data, content, and information in designing effective user experiences. Competency in information architecture design will prepare students for study in advanced courses in user research, product design, and user interface design.

Course Prerequisites

UXUI 1370 - Survey of UX Design

UXUI 1374 - Introduction to UX Tools

ARTC 1171 - Career Exploration in Visual Communication

Textbook

Required:

Everyday Information Architecture by Lisa Maria Martin (ISBN-13 : 978-1937557744)

Required Online Resources

Blackboard – to find all project and course related information, submit projects, and view grades

Miro – to share work and participated in critique

Figma – to design user interfaces

ACC Google Apps: including calendar, docs and drive

Tools

A computer capable of running the software above (or access to computers on ACC campus)

If you’re attending remotely: a high speed internet connection, webcam, and microphone

Check with your instructor for the official schedule.

• Module 1: Understand Information Architecture and identify its components.
• Module 2: Analyze various systems of organization.
• Module 3: Categorize and label content, artifacts, and functions.
• Module 4: Create an effective site structure
• Module 5: Design intuitive Navigation and wayfinding system

What you’ll learn to do by the end of this course: 

1. Explain information architecture and identify its components.
2. Analyze various systems of Organization
3. Categorize and label content, functions, and features
4. Create an effective site structure
5. Design intuitive navigation and wayfinding systems

What you’ll learn to do by the end of the UX program:

1. Produce prototypes for software applications using industry standard methods, tools, and techniques.
2. Apply a user centered design process in the creation of software applications.
3. Design and develop responsive layouts for multi-device, and multi-channel applications.
4. Prove proficiency in team collaboration.
5. Develop proficiency in the presentation, design, and delivery of a UX portfolio to demonstrate professionalism.

What you’ll learn to do by the end of the Visual Design program:

1. Apply user centered design methodologies in the production of visual design for digital media.
2. Use best practices in industry standard vector, raster, and prototyping tools to produce visual design for digital media.
3. Produce visual design for digital media by selecting appropriate color, typefaces, layouts and concepts.
4. Produce designs, concepts and prototypes based on current industry standards for the production of visual design for digital media.
5. Collaborate on a multi-disciplinary team to interpret client needs, execute ideas, and deliver a final solution to the client.