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Instructor: Don Turnbull
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Phone: (512) 232-3508
Office: SZB 562E
Office Hours: by appointment

Class Meeting Times: 12:00- 3:00PM, Tuesdays
Classroom: SZB 546
Course Website: http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/~i385ef04
TA: Tom Kiehne
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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 a group project.

Textbooks: [Top]

Required --

Rosenfeld, L., & Morville, P. (2002). Information Architecture for the World Wide Web (2nd ed.). Cambridge ; Sebastopol, CA: O'Reilly.
van Duyne, D. K., Landay, J. A., & Hong, J. I. (2002). The Design of Sites. Addison-Wesley.

Recommended --

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.

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