FIT2175 Usability
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT2175 Usability is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Summer B at Clayton. It needs FIT1045.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Summer B
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before FIT2175
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After FIT2175
No unit lists FIT2175 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
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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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| Summer semester B | Clayton | Flexible |
Assessment
- Unit project submission 1: Data gathering and user analysisProject25%
- Unit project submission 2: Storyboards and Low-fidelity prototypeProject25%
- Unit project submission 3: High-fidelity prototype and evaluationProject30%
- Presentation and demoPresentation10%
- In-semester quizzesExercise10%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
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.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars24 hours
- Applied sessions24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Where it fits
FIT2175 is part of 7 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
- ITBIS06Core unitsBusiness information systemsNo reviews yet
- HMNCMPIN02Core unitsHuman computer interactionNo reviews yet
- MOBAPDEV03Core unitsMobile apps developmentNo reviews yet
- MOBAPTEC02Additional unitMobile apps technologies No reviews yet
- SFTWRDEV07Level 1 unitsSoftware developmentNo reviews yet
- SFTWRDEV08Core unitsSoftware developmentRated 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review
- WEBDEVT03Level 2 and 3 unitsWeb developmentNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Swamy Ananthanarayan
- Mr William Lay
- Unit Coordinators
- Rob Teather
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT2175?
You need FIT1045 before you enrol.
When is FIT2175 offered?
In 2026, FIT2175 runs in Semester 1 and Summer B at Clayton.
Does FIT2175 have an exam?
No. FIT2175 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include FIT2175?
FIT2175 is part of Business information systems, Human computer interaction, Mobile apps development, Mobile apps technologies and Software development, and 1 other area of study.