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Design information architecture

Design information architecture

Unit of competency
National Code
CUADIG505
State Code
AWJ25
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
020305 - Systems Analysis And Design
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design the information architecture of an interactive media product.It applies to individuals who work collaboratively with clients and senior team members to develop content, structure and navigation of interactive media products. They also test the prototype. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify project requirements
  • 1.1 Discuss design briefs with relevant personnel to clarify production requirements
  • 1.2 Identify technical parameters of interactive media products, including the delivery platform, that may influence the architecture
  • 1.3 Identify characteristics of target audience or users who will seek and search content
  • 1.4 Assess content to be integrated into or generated by interactive media products
2. Classify and organise content
  • 2.1 Research and select relevant thesaurus and metadata standards or tagging methodology
  • 2.2 Organise and construct a content inventory, using classification techniques such as taxonomy or folksonomy, to detail levels of hierarchy
  • 2.3 Assign content labels that are appropriate and meaningful for target audiences
  • 2.4 Identify content search and browse requirements
  • 2.5 Discuss proposed content classification with relevant personnel to confirm it meets project requirements
3. Draft information architecture design specifications
  • 3.1 Sketch overall architecture, showing relationships and pathways between interactive content
  • 3.2 Design forms that detail content input process, if required
  • 3.3 Specify search functionality and search return displays
  • 3.4 Construct wireframes of the content architecture and navigation pathways
  • 3.5 Write draft design specifications and advice for development teams
  • 3.6 Present draft design specifications for discussion and feedback from other team members
  • 3.7 Amend draft design specifications to accommodate feedback as required
  • 3.8 Discuss final draft design specifications with clients and adjust if necessary to meet project requirements
4. Finalise information architecture designs
  • 4.1 Conduct usability testing using appropriate testing techniques
  • 4.2 Incorporate changes to information architecture in design specifications based on test results
  • 4.3 Obtain final agreement from relevant personnel for finished design
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1119 CUFDIG505A Design information architecture Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODF88 CUADIG515 Design information architecture Unit of competency