Detailed Information
IS30050 - Information Architecture: Designing the Web (Credit) - 2017
Why is it that some websites are a pleasure to use while others are simply infuriating? Why is it we can find our way easily around some sites, while others lose us within seconds? Why do some sites appear to cater for their users while others just don’t? The answer to all of these questions involves Information Architecture.
The Information Architecture Institute defines information architecture as "the art and science of organising and labelling websites, intranets, online communities and software to support usability". In this module you will learn about creating efficient, effective and easily navigable websites, and you will design and create the information architecture for a website in the process.
Semester 2
Level 3
Lectures: Mondays 10:00 – 11:00 (Theatre N ART) and 11:00 - 12:00 (Theatre R ART)
Tutorials: There are no tutorials for this module.
If you are taking this module for credit, please take note of the dates below:
Term dates for revision: Saturday, 28 April - Sunday, 6 May
Term dates for exams: Tuesday, 8 May – Saturday, 19 May
Open Learning Fee (audit only) €350 per module
Open Learning Fee (with assessment) €500 per 5 credit module
Upgrading from audit to credit: You may upgrade from being an audit student to a credit student up to three weeks into term. Please note, however, that you can't change back to being an audit student - if you decide not to complete the assignments and/or sit the exams, this will appear on your academic record.
Concessions
There are no concessions available for Open Learning modules.
Refunds
Refunds may in some instances be available for extenuating circumstances, such as serious illness, within two weeks of the start of the module. Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing, with supporting documents where appropriate.
Dr Judith Wusteman