PSB505IT Human Computer Interaction and Web Development Assignment: Redesigning an Interactive, User-Friendly Website with Content Management, Singapore

Introduction:

Background:

By now, you should be familiarized with core Human Computer Interaction (HCI) and Usability Engineering theory through the analysis and evaluation from the website or system you have been working on in the previous assignment.

In this assignment, you are required to re-design and develop a prototype as an enhanced version of website or system you have evaluated from the previous assignment CW1. You are expected to apply the core Human Computer Interaction (HCI) and Usability Engineering theory to the when proposing and designing the new website with high quality interfaces for computer and web systems.

You are highly advice to start the work by generating a range of interface prototypes, from low fidelity storyboards to partial high-fidelity applications for a range of device and system types which include the content development. Then, utilise a variety of tools and techniques for the
generation of creative and highly effective web-based systems. And lastly, conduct thorough evaluations of system interfaces deploying a variety of usability evaluation methods including heuristic analysis, usability tests and cognitive walkthroughs.

Part 1: (Content Development & UI Prototyping process):

You are to identify users’ needs by ensuring that users are actively involved in the mocking-up of the UI for a system that provide a mechanism to support internet-based services – build a website and/or online system to promote the business and for information sharing purpose.

Part 2 (Website & System Development):

Develop a functional website and online system which allowing visitors to get updates and information from the student website, its activities, news, calendar, and interacting with the business owner.

For the site to support part of MLO4 below, include back-end data-entry features to allow the business owner to securely update database and website content.

Task :

You should ensure the following are included in your website (this list is not exhaustive):

Viva 

You are required to demonstrate in a 15-minute Viva, your solution for website for the case study.

Website & Online System

1. Backup Utilities
2. Appropriate UI Design and Color Scheme
3. UX and Interaction Design are well taken care of (Usability Testing)
4. Sufficient and relevant contents and information
5. Appropriate site navigation, menu and hierarchy
6. Admin Panel allowing business owner to update the website such as.
   a. Announcement
   b. News & Updates
   c. Tenant Information
   d. Event & Calendar
7. Other useful or relevant features / functionalities
   Item 1 – 6a & 6b are essential requirements & features

Report

1. Introduction
2. Your artefact must meet the above background requirements. (Persona & Scenarios)
3. Proposed Timeline / Schedule – Content Development, Planning and Implementation
4. Proposed Website structure (prototypes, wireframes)
5. Actual website screenshots
6. Testing & Evaluation (Fulfilment of Universal Web Design Principle and Jakob Nielsen’s Usability Heuristics)
7. You must cover and explain how the required Intended Module Learning Outcomes were achieved.
8. Appendix for:
   a. User accounts login credential (admin and other users)
   b. Website Restoration / Setup Manual and Guides.

Guidance notes and considerations

Late Submission

• If you are not able to complete your coursework on time due to extenuating circumstances, the ONLY way to receive an extension (up to 5 working days) or a deferral (anything longer than 5 working days) is to contact your module lecturer or Email to CU_ENG@psbacademy.edu.sg
• Extenuating circumstances are defined by CU as ‘genuine circumstances beyond your control or ability to foresee, and which seriously impair your assessed work’.
• Please note that you will need to provide third party evidence to support your reasoning for requiring an extension or deferral.

Plagiarism and Malpractice

• You are encouraged to check the originality of your work by using the draft Turnitin links on your Blackboard.
• Collusion between students (where sections of your work are similar to the work submitted by other students in this or previous module cohorts) is taken extremely seriously and will be reported to the academic conduct panel. This applies to all coursework and exam answers.
• A marked difference between your writing style, knowledge and skill level demonstrated in class discussion, any test conditions and that demonstrated in a coursework assignment may result in you having to undertake a Viva Voce in order to prove the coursework assignment is entirely your own work.
• If you make use of the services of a proof reader in your work you must keep your original version and make it available as a demonstration of your written efforts.
• You must not submit work for assessment that you have already submitted (partially or in full), either for your current course or for another qualification of this university, unless this is specifically provided for in your assignment brief or specific course or module information.
• Where earlier work by you is citable, i.e., it has already been published/submitted, you must reference it clearly. Identical pieces of work submitted concurrently will also be considered to be self-plagiarism.

Submission Guidelines

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