Course - Web Accessibility, Usability and Ethics - IDG2012
IDG2012 - Web Accessibility, Usability and Ethics
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Individual project
Grade: Letter grades
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
---|---|---|---|---|
Individual project | 100/100 |
Course content
The students will examine a wide variety of issues related to the accessibility and the usability of Web interfaces. The students will also explore the ethical impact of various Web design techniques. The course is hands-on oriented: the students will apply the notions presented during the course to real-life Web interfaces provided by external companies or other partners of the NTNU.
Topics:
- Core concepts such as human-computer interaction, interaction design, user experience, and usability
- Universal design, inclusive design, and basics of web accessibility
- Disabilities and impairments
- Web accessibility guidelines (e.g., WCAG, ATAC, UAAG), international standards, laws, and regulations
- Assistive technologies and adaptive strategies
- Usability evaluation
- Accessibility evaluation
- Designing and developing accessible websites
Learning outcome
Knowledge
After completing this course, the students will know:
- The key principles in the fields of Human-Computer Interaction, accessibility, and usability
- The specific challenges of current devices (e.g. mobile phones, tablets)
- Which guidelines and legal requirements exist for public Web interfaces
Skills
After completing this course, the students will be able to:
- Create Web interfaces that are accessible and usable from multiple devices by multiple users
- Deal with aesthetics, usability, and ethical considerations simultaneously
- Evaluate the accessibility and usability of a Web interface
General competence
After completing this course, the students will know how to:
- Design and develop Web interfaces that are accessible, usable, and inclusive
- Discuss usability, accessibility, and ethical issues with the owners of a Web resource
- Understand which accessibility-related legal regulations apply to a certain Web interface
Learning methods and activities
- Lectures
- Laboratory work with computers
- Guest(s) lectures
The course is mainly based on independent work, as well as regular supervision. In addition, some lectures will be given on topics relevant to the course project.
Compulsory assignments
- C ompulsory assignment 1
- Compulsory assignment 2
- Compulsory assignment 3
- Compulsory assignment 4
Further on evaluation
Compulsory deliveries
Four compulsory assignments (approved/not approved) spread through the semester.
Course evaluation
Individual project work (100%).
For a re-take of an examination, all assessments during the course must be re-taken.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Interaction Design (BIXD)
Web Development (BWU)
Recommended previous knowledge
- IDG1362 User-centered design methods
- IDG1293 Advanced CSS
Required previous knowledge
The course is reserved for students of the Bachelor in Web Development (BWU).
- IDG1292 Web coding (or IMT1292)
Course materials
The syllabus will be given at the beginning of the semester.
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: English
Location: Gjøvik
- Design Methodology
Examination
Examination arrangement: Individual project
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Individual project
100/100
Release
2023-11-04Submission
2023-12-04
12:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"