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Effective Term:
Fall 2024

Course Number:
MM 279
Course Title:
Accessibility in Digital 欧洲杯决赛竞猜app_欧洲杯足球网-投注|官网ment
Credit Hours:
4
Lecture Hours:
30
Lecture/Lab Hours:
20
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Explores industry approaches to accessibility in media and discusses assistive devices and design patterns. Covers accessibility in the digital design process for media, and industry-standard tools to improve the accessibility and usability of digital content. Audit available.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon successful completion of the course students should be able to:

  1. Apply universal design principles to the digital content creation process.

  2. Integrate accessibility features into digital content, such as alternative text for images, captions for videos, and transcripts for audio recordings.

  3. Use industry-standard tools to improve the accessibility and usability of media.

  4. Evaluate the accessibility of digital content across different platforms and devices.

  5. Understand and advocate for accessibility and inclusivity in the digital media.

  6. Demonstrate preparedness for certifications in digital accessibility.

Aspirational Goals

  1. Understand and advocate for accessibility and inclusivity in the digital media.

Course Activities and Design

Course material will be presented in a lecture format. This course is  designed to maximize learning through the use of strategies such as outcome based instruction, collaborative learning, contextual application  and performance based assessment. Lecture material will consist of discussion, diagrams, multimedia, and other educationally sound practices. Other activities will include hands-on utilization of multimedia software. Demonstration and handout materials will be provided.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

Assessment is designed to indicate achievement of the course outcome and performance tasks. The instructor will outline the methods used to assess student progress and the criteria for assigning a grade at the beginning of the course. Assessment will be based upon a combination of in-class participation, attendance, examinations, and quality of the multimedia project(s). Determination of problem solving skills, team work, and communication skills may also be included.

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

Accessibility definitions

·       Visual

·       Auditory

·       Mobility

·       Cognitive

·       Technology