Usability and Accessibility

The methodological choices will focus on two key educational components:
– Theoretical-practical component – oral presentation oriented to the estimated contents;
– Practical component – study and presentation of works/productions and their authors and work development under the teacher guidance.

1. Know the principles of usability;
2. Know the principles of accessibility;
3. Know the principles of web design;
4. Be able to evaluate the usability of websites and digital content;
5. Be able to perform a usability test.

1. Usability and accessibility of websites and digital content
1.1. Usability principles
1.2. Accessibility principles
2. Websites and digital content
2.1. Principles of website design
2.2. Interface
2.3. Navigation structure
3. Usability assessment
3.1. Types of evaluators
3.2. Selection of the sample of users
3.3. Planning of the test session
3.4. Usability test
3.5. Data processing
3.6. General considerations and ethical aspects taken in carrying out user testing
3.7. Report
3.8. Presentation, analysis and discussion of data
3.9. Structuring a Usability Assessment Report

• - Theoretical and practical (individual project) - 100.0%

NAO

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Krug, S. (2013). Don’t make me think: a common sense approach to web usability. New Riders.
Nielsen, J., & Budiu, R. (2013). Mobile Usability. Berkeley: New Riders.
Nielsen, J., & Loranger, H. (2006). Prioritizing Web Usability. Berkeley CA: New Riders Press.
Norman, K., & Kirakowski, J. (eds.)(2017). The Wiley Handbook of Human Computer Interaction Set. Wiley Blackwell (vol. 1 and 2)
Rubin, J., & Chisnell, D. (2011). Handbook of Usability Testing. Indianapolis: John Wiley.