Comments on: User Interactions With Information Systems http://www.robfay.com/2005/07/13/user-interactions-with-information-systems/ UX Architect @ Blackboard. UX / IA / IxD / Usability junkie. NY Yankee Fan. UConn Husky fan. Mon, 10 May 2010 18:46:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Rob Fay http://www.robfay.com/2005/07/13/user-interactions-with-information-systems/comment-page-1/#comment-13 Rob Fay Thu, 14 Jul 2005 18:20:49 +0000 http://robfay.com/2005/07/13/user-interactions-with-information-systems/#comment-13 The MIM program does not focus exclusively on design or information architecture, but you can get a sampling of both. The program is less technically-focused, instead preparing students to look more globally at information-related issues in organizations and preparing students for potential management or executive positions. Nevertheless, this new program can make you rather well-rounded as it prepares students both theoretically and (less so) technically. In addition, advisors encourage students to take classes from other colleges and disciplines, so you can somewhat create your own curriculum of interests and become an "expert" in a specialty. The MIM program does not focus exclusively on design or information architecture, but you can get a sampling of both. The program is less technically-focused, instead preparing students to look more globally at information-related issues in organizations and preparing students for potential management or executive positions. Nevertheless, this new program can make you rather well-rounded as it prepares students both theoretically and (less so) technically.

In addition, advisors encourage students to take classes from other colleges and disciplines, so you can somewhat create your own curriculum of interests and become an “expert” in a specialty.

]]> By: Jason http://www.robfay.com/2005/07/13/user-interactions-with-information-systems/comment-page-1/#comment-12 Jason Thu, 14 Jul 2005 17:47:35 +0000 http://robfay.com/2005/07/13/user-interactions-with-information-systems/#comment-12 I've been looking at Masters Programs in the coming months (possibly next year or two) and I was wondering how good the program is at College Park? I've been looking at the <a href="http://www.ubalt.edu/study/graduate/interaction_design.html" title="Master of Science in Interaction Design and Information Architecture" rel="nofollow">University of Baltimore</a> and my dream education would be in <a href="http://www.interaction-ivrea.it/" rel="nofollow">Ivrea</a>. Any thoughts? I’ve been looking at Masters Programs in the coming months (possibly next year or two) and I was wondering how good the program is at College Park? I’ve been looking at the University of Baltimore and my dream education would be in Ivrea. Any thoughts?

]]> By: Rob Fay http://www.robfay.com/2005/07/13/user-interactions-with-information-systems/comment-page-1/#comment-11 Rob Fay Wed, 13 Jul 2005 18:25:32 +0000 http://robfay.com/2005/07/13/user-interactions-with-information-systems/#comment-11 Dan- Yes, I look forward to hearing what you have to say...no pressure ;). Vera mentioned that you might discuss what your typical day is like on the job... I'd be particularly interested to know what some of your daily <acronym title="Information Architecture">IA </acronym>activities are, both interacting with clients as well as performing the needed tasks... Dan-

Yes, I look forward to hearing what you have to say…no pressure ;) . Vera mentioned that you might discuss what your typical day is like on the job…

I’d be particularly interested to know what some of your daily IA activities are, both interacting with clients as well as performing the needed tasks…

]]> By: Dan http://www.robfay.com/2005/07/13/user-interactions-with-information-systems/comment-page-1/#comment-10 Dan Wed, 13 Jul 2005 18:04:01 +0000 http://robfay.com/2005/07/13/user-interactions-with-information-systems/#comment-10 Rob, It will be great to finally meet you in person! See you on the 4th! I'll be talking about strategies for working with clients, so if there's anything in particular you'd like me to cover, let me know. -- Dan Rob,
It will be great to finally meet you in person! See you on the 4th! I’ll be talking about strategies for working with clients, so if there’s anything in particular you’d like me to cover, let me know.
– Dan

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