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Information Architecture, Usability, Web, Experience Design

Experience—Rigorous Requirements

In order to graduate and pass, every program requires completing internships, gaining work experience relevant to IA, and reviews.

The reviews below are most current from industry professionals:

Director of Technology, Sr Information Architect,
Christian Crumlish from The Information Architecture Institute;

Director of User Experience, Sr Information Architect,
Natalie Buda from Navigation Arts and The Information Architecture Institute;

Technical Writer from Sun Microsystems;

Chief Executive Officer from Widgetry;

Dr. Brian Beatty, Ph.D.;

Dr. Gene Michaels, Ph.D.;

Dr. David Hemphill, Ed.D.;

Dr. Lucy Ann Geiselman, Ph.D.;

Dr. Wan-Lee Cheng, Ph.D.;

Dr. Kristen Gates, Ed.D.;

Dr. John Dierke, Ed.D.;

Dr. Isabel Quita, Ph.D.; and

Letters of recommendations from previous employers; experience gained from internships, contractual employment, and previous employment.

Professional IA Qualifications—
High Recommendations

For Steven Heitman

Christian said:

“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.”

Mr. Christian Crumlish
Director of Technology
The Information Architecture Institute

http://iainstitute.org

Christian Crumlish

July 2008

IA Reviews
IA MAEd—The IA Model

For Steven Heitman

Christian said:

“It does a good job of introducing Information Architecture concepts to a student, and offers numerous modes of communication, including illustrations, links, diagrams, and citations from authoritative sources….
…excellent courseware module and a solid introduction to the topic of Information Architecture.”

Mr. Christian Crumlish
Senior Consultant
Senior Information Architect

http://iainstitute.org

Christian Crumlish

The IA Model

IA Reviews
IA MAEd—The IA Model

For Steven Heitman

Natalie said:

“Great stuff!”

Ms. Natalie Buda
Director of User Experience
Senior Information Architect
Navigation Arts

http://www.navigationarts.com

The IA Model

IA Reviews
IA MAEd—The IA Model

For Steven Heitman

Raymond said:

“I’m really impressed with the site. It’s got a very professional look and feel to it. I'm impressed by the strong visual/graphic contrast. It helps to differentiate areas of the tutorial. I also liked that you employed an engaging and reassuring writing style. It fits with the intended audience. It’s a smart move, because the subject matter and the scope of the tutorial could be perceived as a little intimidating to a beginner. For someone like me, who has little to no experience with this subject matter, the writing style was comforting. I felt at ease embarking on the tutorial. Nice work. Really well done!”

Mr. Raymond Angelo
Oracle (previously at Sun Microsystems)
Technical Writer

http://www.oracle.com/index.html

The IA Model

IA Reviews
IA MAEd—The IA Model

For Steven Heitman

Deborah said:

“Through analysis of the researcher’s work, it is congruent with my experiences in regard to using Websites. The researcher’s knowledge base of Information Architecture, usability testing, and navigational systems speaks to the importance, significance, of user-centered design. Steven’s research is extremely coherent, valid, and valuable regarding Information Architecture concepts and inventions on navigational systems.”

Ms. Deborah A. Jacobs
Widgetry
Chief Executive Officer
Product Designer

The IA Model

IA Certification for IA MAEd

For Steven Heitman

Dr. Beatty said:

Approved

Dr. Brian Beatty, Ph.D.
Professor
San Francisco State University
Department of Instructional Technologies
College of Education

The IA Model

IA Certification for IA MAEd

For Steven Heitman

Dr. Michaels said:

Approved

Dr. Gene Michaels, Ph.D.
Professor
San Francisco State University
Department of Instructional Technologies
College of Education

The IA Model

IA Certification for IA MAEd

For Steven Heitman

Graduate Committee said:

Approved

Graduate Committee
San Francisco State University
College of Education

The IA Model

IA Certification for IA MAEd

For Steven Heitman

The IA Model

IA MAEd

Professors said:

Approved

San Francisco State University
Department of Instructional Technologies
College of Education

Dr. Gene Michaels, Ph.D.
Dr. Peggy Benton, Ed.D.
Dr. Kim Foreman, Ph.D.
Dr. Brian Beatty, Ph.D.

May 24, 2008

IA Certification for IA ID&T

IA Vocational Training

For Steven Heitman

Supplemental to the IA MAIA program
IA Internet Design & Technology (IA ID&T)

Working with Senior Information Architects at The University and MSP, this provided hands-on experiences and doing real-world projects.

San Francisco State University
College of Extended Learning

The Multimedia Studies Program said:

Approved

The Multimedia Studies Program

Ms. Cathy Flight
Acting Director, The Multimedia Studies Program

Dr. Lucy Ann Geiselman, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Extended Learning

Summer 2001

IA Reviews
IA MAIA—The NS Model

IA Certification

For Steven Heitman

The NS Model

IA MAIA

Professors said:

Approved

San Francisco State University
Department of Design & Industry
College of Creative Arts

Dr. Wan-Lee Cheng, Ph.D.
Dr. Kristen Gates, Ed.D.
Dr. John Dierke, Ed.D.

May 27, 2000

IA Skills

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