Assignments
Analysis Assignments
Each analysis assignment provides an opportunity to learn and demonstrate knowledge on the application of information architecture online. To complete each analysis assignment, students will be required to:
- Present findings to the class (Internet access will be provided)
- Prepare a 5-7 page report
Assignment 1 – Organization, labeling, and navigation analysis
Assignment 2 – Controlled Vocabulary and Search
Assignment 3 – Select a web site pattern group and analyze two web sites comparing their implementation of patterns presented in the group.
Strategic Analysis
Students will be asked to analyze the ACM SIGGRAPH web site and do a comparative analysis of their mission, goals, and purpose as stated on their web site. This assignment will provide you with an opportunity to learn more about the ACM SIGGRAPH organization and help familiarize you with the core organization mission that should be reflected in your final projects.
Your analysis of the site should be 3-5 pages.
Content Analysis and Site Map
Analyze the content of the ACM SIGGRAPH web site. Pay particular attention to the division between the ACM SIGGRAPH web site and web sites for arts.siggraph.org, chapters.siggraph.org, wiki.siggraph.org, and the SIGGRAPH conference web sites. Your analysis should include all relevant information about the content, including:
- Targeted user group
- Location within the current site
- Subject
- Content format and document type
Students should also plan to include a site map of the current site.
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