Topic: Information Architecture

Catalog description

In the digital age, information is an every growing factor, understanding how to organize it based on user mental models and behavior is more imperative than ever. This course will help prepare students for a future career by giving the student a basic knowledge of Information Architecture. The course explores: The definition of Information Architecture Information needs and seeking behavior Organizational models and structure of information Navigation defined, as well as its anatomy Research (Card Sorting) When and how to use search Students will explore basic concerns and methods to design an appropriate information structure/navigation while taking into consideration the needs of the user.