Course Title: Develop web site information architecture
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C6068 Advanced Diploma of Computer Science
Course Title: Develop web site information architecture
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 30
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
COSC5293C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
155T Vocational Health and Sciences |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2010, Term2 2011 |
Course Contact: Christina Norwood
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4931
Course Contact Email: christina.norwood@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This course explores the components of Information Architecture as it applies to web sites – categorization, labelling, navigation, and search. It explores the different schemes available for categorizing information, possible site structures, and various forms of navigation available on web sites.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Co-requisites
COSC 5290C Design dynamic websites
COSC 5291C Build a document using extensible mark-up language
COSC 5292C Create dynamic web pages
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
ICAITAD146A Develop web site information architecture |
Elements: |
Develop navigation system Identify content needs Plan content structure Test and sign off |
Learning Outcomes
Overview of Assessment
The student must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of the competency to be deemed competent.
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including skills tests, extended assignment work, and a final written theory exam