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= Welcome to GDS User Experience 1 =

Class Links

 * Google Group: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/801-gds-ux-1-fa13
 * This Wikispaces: http://801-ux-1-fa13.wikispaces.com
 * Previous Example Wikispaces: http://wnm-801-vis-design-sp13.wikispaces.com
 * Directed Study Journal template: __[]__


 * Module 07 -- Assignments (DUE OCT 24) **


 * //Create a sub-title on your Wikispaces page called "Module 07" and type your assignments and DS Journal.//**

Prepare 3 tasks for an "Open Card" sort. Write out your open card sort tasks on your Wikispaces page.
 * Assignment 7.1 -- Prepare Tasks for Open Card Sort **

Choose your prototyping tool. Now, take the paper prototype and turn it into a click-through prototype. Start increasing the visual and content fidelity. Also create a set of static images (screen captures) with labels (page numbers, page name, description and interactive hints identified) Post a link to your click-through prototype. Post the static images (as JPEGs or PNG files) to your
 * Assignment 7.2 -- Make a Higher Fidelity Click-through Prototype (Rough) **

//**NOTE: We will be having a Make up class on Friday at 12 noon in Room 555. This will be a lab day where will work directly on your prototypes and card sort feedback.**//

Post your wikispaces page. Create a new sub-headline in your Wikispaces Journal titled: "Module ##". Due by the beginning of the next module. Name each sub-category with the tile of the assignment.
 * Module 04 -- Assignments **

**Assignment 4.1: Read online article** Read the interviewing article: []

**Assignment 4.2:** **Conduct your user interview on one person** Conduct your user interview on one person (More if you want to). 7-10 questions. Make sure you record the results on audio AND take notes. Consider using an app such as [|ShowMe] or [|OneNote] which can sync your written and audio notes to the timestamp on the recording. You can use the device microphone or [|usb mic for ipad]. Type up a summary of the results (100 - 300 words) include min of 3 "memorable" quotations. Type this directly into your Wikispaces.

**Assignment 4.3: Identity your user task** Finalize the Statement: When, I need to / want to _, in order to _. Then write the task as a single sentence. Be sure to Identify the primary Task (start with one first, if you have time do more). Break this it down to a series of smaller steps in a typed list ("Step 1: __", "Step 2:__, etc. Shoot for around 8 to 10 steps. These steps then become the pages/views in your wireframe. Type this out as a numbered outline.

**Assignment 4.4: Create an 7-10 step wireframe based on your task** Use only black and white and grey. Add content fidelity (black and white images and text). Save as jpegs and post to your wiki. Then print out each step on paper. No labels. We will be doing a paper prototype test in class.

**Assignment 4.5: DS Journal Entry**

**Module 03 -- Assignments** Post your wikispaces page. Create a new sub-headline in your Wikispaces Journal titled: "Module ##". Due by the beginning of the next module. Name each sub-category with the tile of the assignment.

**Assignment 3.1: Finalize Your Project Definition Presentation** Make changes to your Project Definition Presenation. Be sure to make the required edits based on feedback from the group and your instructor. Save the presentation as a PDF document and name according to the following example: "Lastname_Firstname_Proj_Definition_Final.pdf". Post to your Wikispaces page. Please be prepared to present this final version next module.

**Assignment 3.2: Write out the key user story** Type out your list of user story directly into your Wikispaces page. First type out the Analysis based on these actors/elements of the story: User, Stakeholder(s), Goal, Context, Outcome. Then write 2 to 3 paragraphs in a narrative tone. We will be using this story as the basis for a User Story Diagram starting next module.

**Assignment 3.3: Find a person who represents your user for an interview** Your goal is to find a few candidates in order to choose one next module. After next module you will be reaching out this person to perform an interview. At this point you are just collecting 3 names and email addresses. Type the names directly into your WIkispaces page.

**Assignment 3.4: DS Journal Entry**