ASP 435 - Accessible Information Design

Description:
Standards for creating structured information to support accessibility. Research and theories of accessible information. ASP 435 and ASP 535 are layered courses; a student may not receive credit for both.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: (Academic Writing II OR CWU TOEFL score required by CWU for undergraduate study by international students) AND (ASP 305 OR permission of instructor).

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

explain the importance of accessible communication for safety and inclusion;
identify common barriers to inclusive information in terms of content, medium, and technology;
define and apply guidelines for accessible information, such as Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG);
assess technological applications used for making information equitably accessible for people with disabilities;
outline stakeholder responsibilities and interactions when planning and developing communication products for accessibility; and
analyze rhetorical implications of accessible information design.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
10/19/23

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Winter Locations: OnlineSpring Locations: OnlineSummer Locations: Online