Modulets indhold, forløb og pædagogik

The module focuses on training the student’s competence in user-driven design of content and structure in all kinds of information systems, irrespective of media, with a special focus on combining different cultural codes and media modalities in the practical reality. The main component of the module is a three-to-four-month project-oriented work placement. In a relevant company, organisation or institution, the student solves one or more issues on the basis of information architecture.

The purpose is for students to develop a knowledge and understanding of the concrete work reality that this programme is directed towards.
The module is evaluated through an individual oral test, which takes the three reflection reports as its point of departure.

The purpose is for students to develop a knowledge and understanding of the concrete work reality that this programme is directed towards. The module is evaluated through an individual oral test, which takes the three reflection reports as its point of departure.

Alternatively the project-oriented course can be carried out in relation to a research project at Aalborg University within Information Architecture or Persuasive Design, or as individual cases carried out in collaboration with external companies.

Læringsmål

Viden

In this module students will acquire knowledge of:

• theory and methods of Information Architecture in practice with particular emphasis on the interface of theory and methods on the one hand and the cultural, organisational and/or technological complexity of the application area on the other hand
• the actual work situation towards which the programme is directed
• communication and collaboration practices within the field of information architecture
• competence requirements of the discipline in work contexts.

Færdigheder

In this module students will acquire skills in:

• working in practice on the basis of information architecture, including applying strategies and methods for information architecture, knowledge organization, user analysis, system development and system design
• assessing issues and solutions within the field of information architecturein practice, on the basis of theories and methods for information architecture, knowledge organization, user analysis, system development or system design
• communicating knowledge within information architecture to peers and laypeople
• managing themselves in work contexts with a view to identifying issues pertaining to skills and competences.

Kompetencer

In this module students will acquire competences in:

• taking an analytical, reflective and critical approach to the preconditions for information architecture, knowledge organization, user analysis, system development or system design in practice
• taking an analytical, reflective and critical approach to information architecture, knowledge organization, user analysis, system development or system design in practice
• engaging in disciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration on information architecture, knowledge organization, user analysis, system development or system design in practice, with a professional approach
• identifying own learning needs and structuring own learning in relation to the subject area of information architecture, knowledge organization,user analysis, system development or system design in practice.

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