User-centred Design (5 cr)
Code: YTSP0400-3003
General information
Enrollment
02.08.2021 - 05.09.2021
Timing
30.08.2021 - 17.12.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
RDI portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
Teknologiayksikkö
Campus
Lutakon kampus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 35
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Information Technology, Full Stack Software Development (YAMK)
Teachers
- Jouni Huotari
- Jani Immonen
Teacher in charge
Jouni Huotari
Groups
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ZJA21KTIPYFAvoin AMK, tekniikka, ICT, YAMK-polut, Full Stack
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YTS21K1Master's Degree Programme in Information Technology, Full Stack Software Development
Objective
You understand the terminology and principles of human-centered design. You can apply tools to create an user interface and a clickable prototype, and use usability evaluation methods to gather user requirements and feedback for software development .
Content
The key topics are:
- Concepts, models, methods, procedures, and processes for user-centered design and development of systems and services
- Designing and delivering user experience (UX)
- User interface construction
- Usability evaluation
Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus
Materials in the e-learning environment.
Teaching methods
- lectures (online)
- independent study
- distance learning
- small group learning
- exercises and learning tasks
- seminars (online)
Employer connections
- projects
Exam schedules
The possible date and method of the exam will be announced in the course opening.
Vaihtoehtoiset suoritustavat
The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.
Student workload
One credit (1 Cr) corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work.
- lectures 12 h
- exercises and workshops 12 h
- assignments 76 h
- independent study 35 h
Total 135 h
Further information
Evaluation methods include continuous feedback, self-assessment, peer evaluation, and enhancement-led evaluation.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)
The evaluation is based on the quality of the four workshop implementations (a total of 80 points). In addition, all the quizzes must be passed. For the grades 1 and 2, you need to get 20 and 30 points, respectively.
To pass the course, you know the basics of user-centered design and you can analyse the usability and user experience. In addition, you can design a simple user interface based on a requirement definition of an idea.
Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)
For the grades 3 and 4, you need to get 50 and 70 points, respectively.
You know the theory on user-centered design and you can analyse the usability and user experience. You can design a user interface and a clickable prototype based on a requirement definition.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
For the grade 5, you need to get at least 85 points.
You demonstrate mastery of the theory on user-centered design and you can analyse the usability and user experience in a versatile manner. You can design an extraordinary user interface for a clickable prototype based on a requirement definition.
Qualifications
Previous experience of software development is needed.
Further information
Figma is recommended as a tool for creating a clickable prototype.