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ITI2175 Usability

Faculty of Information Technology

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ITI2175 Usability is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology. It isn't offered in 2026. It needs ITI1045.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2026
Not offered
Assessment
No exam
5 tasks

This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before ITI2175

Prerequisites

Pass these before you enrol.

  • ITI1045Introduction to programming

Prohibitions

You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.

One of

After ITI2175

No unit lists ITI2175 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.

Equivalent units

The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.

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

The 2026 handbook lists no offerings for ITI2175.

Assessment

  • Unit project submission 1: Data gathering and user analysisProject
    25%
  • Unit project submission 2: Storyboards and Low-fidelity prototypeProject
    25%
  • Unit project submission 3: High-fidelity prototype and evaluationProject
    30%
  • Presentation and demoPresentation
    10%
  • In-semester quizzesQuiz / Test
    10%

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. 1

    Demonstrate critical understanding of the theories and principles of usability as applied to interface and interaction design for different platforms;

  2. 2

    Conduct comprehensive analysis of user gathered data to inform design decisions that align with users’ needs;

  3. 3

    Design interfaces for user diversity and accessibility;

  4. 4

    Employ user-centred design throughout the design process;

  5. 5

    Critically evaluate and assess user interfaces, providing recommendations for improvement.

Workload and teaching

  • Seminars24 hours
  • Applied sessions24 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ITI2175?

You need ITI1045 before you enrol.

When is ITI2175 offered?

ITI2175 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.

Does ITI2175 have an exam?

No. ITI2175 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
2
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Information Technology
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
20262027