Experiential learning
NYU SPS Grads Learn to Create Compelling Websites
MS in Professional Writing Students Learn About Information Architecture and the UX Experience While Creating a Website Prototype as a Final Project.
<p>Today, websites have become gateways to learning more and engaging with the majority of global businesses and organizations. In a core program course, Principles of Information Architecture,<a href="/content/sps-nyu/explore/degrees-and-programs/ms-in-professional-writing.html"> MS in Professional Writing (MSPW)</a> students delve into the techniques used to develop compelling websites.</p>
<p>As part of the course, taught by Adjunct Instructor Lauren Fusilier, students were asked to develop a website prototype based on a mock request–for–proposal (RFP) for their final project. Taking into account the RFP requirements, students sought ways to match content presentation methods with the specific needs of their target audiences, which varied across projects.</p>
<p>After submitting their prototypes, the class took on the role of RFP reviewers and selected the strongest prototypes. Here we showcase several of the student website prototypes from the spring 2023 and summer 2023 courses.</p>
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<li><a href="https://adelaidewhit3.wixsite.com/sustainablesteps" target="_blank">Sustainable Steps</a></li>
<li><a href="https://ksg7706.wixsite.com/caring-for-chronic-i" target="_blank">Caring for Chronic</a></li>
<li><a href="https://ol2128.wixsite.com/olangenberg" target="_blank">Young Yarn Lovers</a></li>
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Student Adelaide Whitmire’s site, Sustainable Steps, has a goal: to protect our home—Earth—by sharing news and easy steps to sustainable living.
The website Caring for Chronic by student Kate Glickman provides information and support to caregivers of children with chronic illnesses.
Student Theresa Smith designed Forward Press Books, an online bookstore offering a wide-range of books on topics in art, design, film, and music.
Student Mika Hirata’s site, Great Speeches, shares historical and inspirational speeches and resources to help with speaking and writing skills.
Student Olivia Langenberg’s Young Yarn Lovers is a digital space for young crafters to share their expertise and love for knitting and crocheting.
Harmonize CLE, created by student Derrick Stephens offers a platform to connect, collaborate, and create for Cleveland-based musicians.
