Forensic and Criminology
Designing forensic courses comprehensively while making them engaging and easy to understand
Forensic courses at Saint Leo University examined the methodologies employed in criminal investigations, with students exploring key concepts such as crime scene analysis, evidence collection, and the role of forensic experts in the judicial process. Through case studies and practical gamified strategies, students were expected to gain necessary skills to critically analyze criminal behavior and the systems in place to address law and order.
Role
Graphic Designer, eLearning Designer
Skills
Photo editing, Compositing, Editing, Typesetting, Quality Assurance, Learning Design Theory, UX/UI
Tools
Articulate Storyline, Articulate Review, Photoshop
Challenges
Multidaceted structure: Criminology is a multifaceted topic, very complex and diverse on its own, therefore I led my team into designing a modular structure that accounted for digestible units and provided clear navigation paths.
User Engagement: Keeping learners engaged through such courses can be difficult, particularly given the subject matter. By integrating interactive elements, including quizes, buttons, visual novel-like elements and multimedia (videos and infographics), student retention greatly increased.
Interactivity and Real-World Application: Balancing theoretical knowledge with interactive, real-world applications is hard to tackle due to the subject matter, therefore the scenarios were crafted akin to simulations that allow virtual crime scenes to be explored (only applied to specific modules and assignments).
Consistency Across Platforms: The course is to be accessed through various devices, therefore design was made with best UX/UI practices in mind while using the university's tool of choice for the task (Storyline Articulate 360).