TECW 1110: Info Design & Human Factors
Department
Technical & Creative Writing
School
Continuing Studies
Description
Explores the effective application of design principles and processes, taking into account a number of human factor issues, to create audience-oriented information for print and web-based media. This is not a computer course.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe principles of effective information design
- Demonstrate the incorporation of human factors into document development
- Conduct basic readability and useability tests
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 6.5
Total Hours: 6.5
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
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Students must submit an assignment within two weeks of the session end date. Assignments are designed to build a professional portfolio.
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Course topics
- What 1s information design
- Determining purpose and scope
- Media versus message
- Maximizing success
- Storyboarding and print testing
- Readability and useabilty
- Human factor analysis
- Application tips
- References and future study
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.