FIT2175 Usability
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT2175 Usability is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology. It isn't offered in 2024. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Not offered
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
This unit explores the underpinning theories, principles and practices of interface design and user interaction to create usable computer-based systems. It examines issues in the design of system interfaces from a number of perspectives of the user experience. The unit will cover topics such as theories and principles for designing effective user interfaces, methods and tools for developing different fidelity prototypes, and methods to evaluate the usability of interfaces with experts and users. The unit will also focus on designing for a diverse range of users and environments.
Offerings in 2024
The 2024 handbook lists no offerings for FIT2175.
Assessment
- Unit project submission 1: Data gathering and user analysisProject20%
- Unit project submission 2: Storyboards and Low-fidelity prototypeProject25%
- Unit project submission 3: High-fidelity prototype and evaluationProject30%
- Presentation and demoPresentation10%
- In-semester quizzesOther15%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate critical understanding of the theories and principles of usability as applied to interface and interaction design for different platforms;
- 2
Conduct comprehensive analysis of user gathered data to inform design decisions that align with users’ needs;
- 3
Design interfaces for user diversity and accessibility;
- 4
Employ user-centred design throughout the design process;
- 5
Critically evaluate and assess user interfaces, providing recommendations for improvement.
Where it fits
FIT2175 is part of 5 areas of study in the 2024 handbook.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT2175?
FIT2175 has no prerequisites.
When is FIT2175 offered?
FIT2175 has no offerings listed in the 2024 handbook.
Does FIT2175 have an exam?
No. FIT2175 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include FIT2175?
FIT2175 is part of Mobile apps development, Mobile apps technologies , Software development and Web development.