General Information:
Instructor: A. Fleming Seay, PhD
Email: Fleming_Seay@Dell.com
Phone: (412) 334-1682
Office Hours: by appointment
Class Meeting Time: Tuesday 6:30–9:30pm
Classroom: SZB 546
Course Website: http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/~i385e
TA: Jade Anderson
Email: jade@ischool.utexas.edu
Description:
This course covers the theory and design of information architectures: models that provide structure and context for information to shape meaning, purpose, and utility towards understanding.
Objectives: [Top]
- Participate generously in discussions, attend regularly, and complete assignments according to the schedule in this document.
- Understand the primary functions of an information architect
- Create a theoretical and practical review of an information architecture topic
- Present a review of an information architecture topic.
- Develop a solid understanding of Web technology and software applications.
- Critique and Map a Web site design.
- Build novel information architectures using a variety of methods and software applications in the context of an individual project.
Textbooks: [Top]
Required --
- Rosenfeld, L., & Morville, P. (2006). Information Architecture for the World Wide Web (3rd ed.). Cambridge ; Sebastopol, CA: O'Reilly.
Recommended --
- Garrett, Jesse James (2002). The Elements of User Experience (1st ed.). Berkeley, CA: New Riders.
- Wurman, R. S. (2001). Information Anxiety 2 (2nd ed.). New York: QUE.
- Musciano, C., & Kennedy, B.(2002). HTML & XHTML: The Definitive Guide, 5th Edition. Cambridge (Mass.) : O'Reilly.
Mailing List: [Top]
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