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Portfolio: Introduction to IA BAIA, BFA; Information Architecture, Graphic Design credentials

Technical Writing
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Heuristic Evaluations
User Experience Design
Navigational Systems Design
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Information Architect Specialist



IA BAIA & BFA



Information Architecture Specialization




Interdisciplinary Programs—Credentials

The concentration provides a formal structure from The University's visual media studies program, incorporating: graphic design, typography, and digital media program in the IA BAIA (double major in Information Architecture, Graphic Design).

In the IA BAIA and BFA programs, the concentration is interdisciplinary, including: the study of graphic design, typography (within the design of complex visuals such as maps, charts, diagrams, and navigational systems—requires a tight focus on verbal content, typographic details, aesthetic consistency, how the communication will be used, and who its audience will be), history, aesthetics, process, technology, project management, Information Architecture, usability testing, materials, and marketing.

The BFA program was in Graphic Design; emphasis: Geschichte der Schule für Gestaltung Basel—California College of the Arts (CCA).

The CCA is proud to be designated by Adobe Systems Incorporated as a Partners by Design School.

https://partners.adobe.com/partnersbydesign/main.html

College of Creative Arts, Department of Design & Industry
California College of the Arts, Department of Graphic Design



My subject matter focus in this program was Information Architecture & Design, Navigational Systems, and Project Management.



Because of an extended education and extra Diploma from Heald Business College, my IA BAIA degree is equivalent to the BSIT degree. My IA BAIA degree is a highly specialized undergraduate degree in Information Architecture, Navigational Systems, Project Management (see below information about degrees, coursework, and completion of Information Architect internships).

IA Credentials



IA BAIA Graphic Design, Project Management Degrees



Relevant Information Architect, Project Management Courses

Information Architect, PM Degrees.pdf

Information Architect, PM Coursework, Degrees.pdf

See Résumé for Internships Completed in these Programs

The University—DAI—Featured in Newspaper



“The Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology (BSIT) is a management-oriented technical curricula built upon a program of studies drawn from the Departments of Design and Industry, Information Systems and Business Analysis, Mathematics, and Management. The Bachelor of Science prepares students for technical leadership responsibilities with a broad variety for industries including manufacturing, communication, transportation, and utility services. Graduates in the field of industrial technology are prepared to function as technical managers in industry. Preparation in the BSIT requires the student to choose an emphasis in product development and manufacturing technology, graphic communication technology, or electronics technology (source: DAI, SFSU).”

The Information Architecture and Graphic Design concentration prepares architect-designers for changes within the Information Architecture industry, better aligning designers with contemporary Information Architecture methods, Information Architecture processes, best practices in Information Architecture, usability testing, project management, Information Architecture concepts, and Information Architecture nomenclature.

Accomplishing my IA BAIA degree, I specialized in Information Architecture and therefore have an undergraduate degree (double major) in Information Architecture and Graphic Design.



HTML Editors—Their Practical Use in Web Design

IA BAIA Senior Thesis Report, TOC.pdf

IA BAIA Senior Thesis Report.pdf



Subject Matter Focus—Credentials, Recommendation & Awards:

Information Architecture
, Navigational Systems, Project Management


IA BAIA

Portfolio: IA, PM Portfolio 1.pdf
Portfolio: A Story about Navigation
Portfolio: IA Persona
Portfolio: IA Skills
Portfolio: IA Projects (4)

IA BAIA Required Learning Materials Information Architect Books



IA BAIA Information Architecture San Francisco State University



IAI org



IA BAIA Degree, Information Architecture.pdf

IA BAIA Letter of Recommendation, The University.pdf

Certification: Golden Key National Honor Society.pdf

Certification: Epsilon Pi Tau, Technology Professions.pdf



GD AS & Award of Achievement, Graphic Design

GD BFA Graphic Design & Typography (Selected Classes)



The IA Model

The IA Model is comprised of eight steps:

1. Design Research,
2. Concept Generation,
3. User Scenarios,
4. Wire Frame Mockups,
5. Prototyping,
6. Usability Testing,
7. Implementation, and
8. System Testing.

When an Information Architect takes a systematic approach using The IA Model, research revealed that this method was more effective.



Heuristic Evaluations

Understanding why usability testing is necessary and how to do it. In terms of doing heuristic evaluations and how to design usability tests for effective data collection, this includes doing: heuristic evaluations, heuristic estimations, cognitive walkthroughs, pluralistic walkthroughs, feature inspections, consistency inspections, standards inspections, and formal usability inspections.



Using The IA Model

The Information Architect does research and brainstorming to come up with high-level concepts. It is necessary to do this for an Information Architecture Design Plan Report. Completing a competitive analysis and writing a report, documents requirements for Websites. This helps a client to define their end users and their business plans. Figuring out what the patterns will be, this provides clarity with regard to Information Architecture.

Enabling end users to stay found and wayfind on Websites, then implementing clear navigational systems. Building in affordances for end users, so they can navigate. Designing clear interfaces and for consistency in interface designs, this provides clarity for end users. Information Architecture, user-centered design, and usability testing improves an end user’s performance. The IA Model assists Information Architects to design high-quality Websites.




Steven Heitman’s
Information Architect Required Review


For Steven Heitman, Information Architect

“Steven has made a serious, thorough study of Information Architecture, experience design, and usability. He applies his past experience in related fields intelligently and has worked hard to develop his expertise in his chosen field. As Steven’s mentor through the IA Institute, I have been impressed by his dedication and tireless efforts to improve and grow as a designer of user experiences.”


Reviewed by Mr. Christian Crumlish
Director of Technology
The Information Architecture Institute

http://iainstitute.org
Christian Crumlish

July 2008




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IA Design & Usability
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