Course Title: Design information architecture
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: COSC5385C
Course Title: Design information architecture
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5218 - Diploma of Interactive Digital Media
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mcvet@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Jeanie Hague-Smith
Phone: 9925 4815
Email: jeanie.hague-smith@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 70
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.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit of competency is delivered in the class Web 1. This course introduces you to the basic principles of web design and production. You learn how to plan a website from proposal and site map through to visual treatment, content and site production. You learn the principles of content creation for the Web and gain an understanding of the principles of XHTML, CSS structure and styling, web protocols and data management. There is an emphasis on design including typography, color theory, principles of grid layout, positioning and measurement mapping.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFDIG505A Design information architecture |
Element: |
4 Finalise information architecture designs. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Conduct usability test using appropriate testing techniques . |
Element: |
1 Identify project requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Discuss concepts with relevant personnel to ensure that design briefs are fully understood. |
Element: |
2 Classify and organise content. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Research and select appropriate thesaurus and metadata standards if relevant. |
Element: |
3 Draft information architecture design specifications |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Sketch overall architecture showing the relationship between interactive content. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to develop documentation for information architecture and design and develop simple HTML websites.
Details of Learning Activities
In-class activities:
• teacher guided instruction
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• peer teaching
• presentations
• group discussion
• class exercises
• simulated workplace activities
Out-of-class activities:
• independent project based work
• online and other research
• independent study
Teaching Schedule
Week | Class content | Assessment |
CUFDIG505A |
1 |
Introduction to course: Design Information Architecture (Web 1)
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1, 2 |
2 |
Exercise 2
Introduce Assessment 02: Creating Sketches/Wireframes/Sitemap for Typofile website. |
Assessment 01 (un-graded): analysis and user testing of a website. Completed in class. | 1,2,4 |
3 |
Exercise 3
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1, 2, 3 | |
4 |
Exercise 4
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Assessment 02 (un-graded): Typofile wireframes due | 1,2,3,4 |
5 |
Exercise 5
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1, 3 | |
6 |
Exercise 6
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1, 2 | |
7 |
Exercise 7
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1, 2 | |
8 |
Introduction to Assessment 3: Melbourne Laneways group project introduced
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1, 3 |
9 | Work on website proposal | 1, 2, 3, 4 | |
10 | Submit first draft and give feedback on student’s work. | Assessment 3a (un-graded) due. Submit draft documentof website proposal document and presentation | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
11 | Work on website proposal document | 1, 2, 3, 4 | |
12 | Proposal document submission and presentation - feedback | Assessment 3b (graded) due. |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
13 | Website development Create and code website |
1, 2, 3 | |
14 | Website development | Assessment 4 (graded) due. Website Design - Submit coded organisational HTML/CSS organisational website (This is an Individual project) | 1, 2, 3 |
15 | Website development & troubleshooting | 1, 2, 3, 4 | |
16 | Website testing. | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
No prescribed texts |
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Make use of RMIT’s library |
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
- Portable HD or Flash Drive
- Headphones
- Pens/ink pens
- Paper
- Eraser
- Sketchbook
- Digital Camera - week 8
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, practical project work and through the application of learned skills.
Assessment Tasks
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<!--{13919047168700}</style>To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessment to a satisfactory standard.
You will receive feedback on all assessment and once you have demonstrated competency, you will receive a grade for Assessment Task 3b and 4 (refer to MyRMIT for grading rubric).
UN-GRADED ASSESSMENT TASKS
1. Assessment: Analysis and user testing of a website - Due week 2
2. Assessment: Creating Sketches/Wireframes/Sitemap for a website - Due week 4
3a. Assessment: Draft - Organisational website proposal document and presentation - Due week 10
GRADED ASSESSMENT TASKS
3b. Assessment: Final organisational website proposal document and presentation - Due week 12
4. Assessment: Website Design 1 - Submit coded organisational HTML/CSS organisational website - Due week 14
For further details on assessment tasks visit Blackboard
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC Not yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration.
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: www.rmit.edu.au/students
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning (web link)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process through which people can gain entry to, or credit in, recognised courses based on competencies gained. The competencies may have been gained through experience in the workplace, in voluntary work, in social or domestic activities or through informal or formal training or other life experiences. Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) applies if a student has previously successfully completed the requirements of a unit of competency or module and is now required to be reassessed to ensure that the competency has been maintained.
Assessment and Feedback (web link)
You will receive verbal feedback during scheduled class times, and written feedback from teachers on your work . Where appropriate, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student Progress (web link)
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Special consideration for Late Submission (web link)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. You can apply in writing for up to a week’s extension from your course teacher. If you need a longer extension, you will need to apply for special consideration.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism (web link)
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity.
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