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EDAC 20
Universal Design and Accessibility
Course Description
Introduction to Universal Design concept and media accessibility principles applicable across multidisciplinary areas such as instructional design, information architecture, engineering and technology, media communications, urban design, and transit systems. Benefits of inclusive design by considering the full range of human diversity: physical, cognitive, sensory, cultural and social, and the advantages of incorporating accessibility into the planning and design phase of products, services, and consumer experiences will be examined. Students will examine legal guidelines and accessible media content design strategies for various media (digital documents, videos, audio, websites), and will identify tools and techniques to extend usability for all users.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Examine inclusive principles of Universal Design UD, and applications across varied disciplines such as architecture and urban design, education, engineering, multimedia, technology, and transportation.
- Identify common media accessibility barriers experienced by users with sensory impairments.
- Analyze and restructure digital documents to improve accessibility.
Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Gen Ed
- Non-GE Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Transferability
- Transferable to both UC and CSU
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
- Formerly Statement
- Formerly EDAC 54
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory(ies)
- ESL 272 and ESL 273, or ESL 472 and ESL 473, or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5 EDAC 245
- Prerequisite(s)
- Corequisite(s)
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitation(s) on Enrollment
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