In this 12-week asynchronous course, starting on Mar 12, you will get an introduction to important aspects of accessibility. You first examine the principles of universal design and define the concept of multimedia accessibility that can lower the barriers to entry and improve the experience of websites, apps and forms for people with disabilities. Class discussions center on the core concepts of accessibility as they apply to UX design, including an overview of assistive technologies; rethinking disabilities; proper use of color, contrast, and tagging; and form accessibility. You learn practical techniques to ensure usability vs. accessibility in web and mobile products that can be viewed and used by everyone. Create accessible forms. Learn guidelines for making online content accessible. Investigate the human side of accessibility. Course assignments provide real-world experience so that you are be prepared to incorporate accessibility into your own projects. You complete this class with portfolio pieces that display your new skills.
Course Objectives
Learn about accessibility
Discover assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers and screen magnification)
Apply proper use of color and contrast
Understand image and multimedia accessibility
Learn how to set up accessibility forms
Design for hearing, vision, mobility and cognitive issues
Integrate accessibility into your projects
What You'll Learn
Rethinking disabilities
Usability vs. accessibility
Universal design
Multimedia accessibility
Impact of images and video in content
Strategies and tools use to access information
Principles of universal design
The human side of accessibility
Accessible documents and forms
Accessible online products
Effects of noncompliance
How You Learn
We are online! All of the design classes are conducted online and include video classes, mentor-led learning and peer-to-peer support through our student online platform, Canvas.
