Course - Web Accessibility, Usability and Ethics - IDG2012
IDG2012 - Web Accessibility, Usability and Ethics
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 3 hours | E |
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
- Oblig 1
- Oblig 2
- Oblig 3
- Oblig 4
Further on evaluation
Methods:
- Students submit four compulsory assignments. All four must be approved to take the exam.
- The exam is written, digital and lasts for three hours.
Regarding re-sit:
- Re-sit examination for the written exam next semester.
- In case of failed compulsory assignments, these need to be re-taken the next time the course is running.
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 2024
Language of instruction: English
Location: Gjøvik
- Design Methodology
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 E 2024-12-03 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates M433-Eksamensrom 4.etg Mustad, Inngang A 34 - Spring UTS School exam 100/100 E INSPERA
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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"