The course emphasizes planning, conducting, and analyzing usability tests. The course will teach the basic concepts of usability research. Using the principles and techniques of usability testing, students will research the effectiveness of online and print documents, and physical objects, using video and digital equipment, with emphasis on rhetorical effectiveness and usability of information design and architecture, graphics, text, design, and format. Prerequisite: DCOM 130, or permission of the instructor. 3 credits. (This course is cross-listed with DCOM 131) |