Evaluation for Bethan Watson

Evaluation Colleague: Bethan Watson Is it fit for purpose? Yes, I believe it is fit for purpose. The user can immediately find out about the course and about each unit in a style that is easy to follow and understand. Each page contains plenty of information and gives the potential student a good overview of the course. Are the media elements appropriate? The media elements are appropriate. The general theme is health and social care and it is this which is continued throughout the multimedia. The graphics and animations aren’t complicated and, therefore, can’t easily confuse the user who may not be computer aware. Some of the images are a little blurry, although it’s not too noticeable, but mainly the chairs in the waiting room and a few images on the pages with the explanations of the units. I also think that the opening doors give the overall package a good feel of professionalism and also entertaining. Does it work without errors or broken links? I have thoroughly checked the product and found no broken links or errors. Is it professional? I personally believe it is professional. The page is set out the same on each slide, which makes it cohesional and easy for the user to use. It is appropriate for the target audience of potential students and parents, as it reflects the course and seems clear and interesting and would be more likely to persuade them to join the school and take up the course. However, as mentioned above, some of the graphics are a little pixelated. Give at least 5 amendments you think the designer should make:  I think maybe that some of the graphics can be a little clearer, especially the waiting chairs in the waiting room at the beginning.  The page at the very beginning of the product gives the audience a glimpse of the course name, etc. I think that it could possibly stay on the screen for longer as it is a little quick and the audience may not see it before it disappears.  In addition, I really like the blue doors at the start, which determine Year 12 and Year 13. However, I think to let the audience acknowledge where they are, a little sign which says something like ‘Health and Social Care’ should be above the door.  Maybe the signs which say “please take a seat” and “exit” could look a little more like they’re in a hospital. Perhaps they could be stuck on a corkboard with a pin or perhaps a silver sign with black engraved letters, so it could suit the theme of the hospital more.  Maybe the two blue doors could have a floor, perhaps a tiled floor which would reflect the theme of the hospital, so the doors would seem less like they’re floating.