User Interface Design (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

User interfaces are essential parts of all machines and devices. After finishing the course, you will understand the basics of the design of user interfaces. You are able to consider the user's physical and mental qualities in user interface design, and can apply knowledge and skills to design work.

Knowledge and understanding:
Basics of user interface design.

Engineering practice:
You are able to apply practical methods to solve problems using established research methods.

Multidisclplinary competences:
You understand design and the importance of design in organizations.

Content

The basics of the UI design process, different user interfaces and their design

Materials

Materials in the e-learning environment.
Designing Interfaces, 2nd Edition
Patterns for Effective Interaction Design
Jenifer Tidwell, Charles Brewer, Aynne Valencia. O'Reilly Media.

Teaching methods

- lectures
- independent study
- exercises
- learning tasks
- seminars

Exam schedules

The date and method of the exam will be announced in the course opening.

Completion alternatives

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 52 h
- exercises 15 h
- assignment 35 h
- independent study 33 h
Total 135 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Adequate (1): You identify the basic knowledge and terminology but can only sufficiently apply them to simple user interface design development tasks. You are able to complete the assessment tasks of user interface design, but you have difficulties in managing basic methods.

Satisfactory (2): You know the most common issues related to user interface design during the course and understand their purpose and methods. You are able to complete the assessment tasks of user interface design, but you have difficulties in managing more demanding methods.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3): You are familiar with the most common methods and issues related to user interface design during the course, and you will understand their purpose. You are able to complete the course assignments, and you are also able to master more demanding methods discussed during the course.

Very good (4): You are familiar with the most of the methods and issues related to user interface design during the course, and you will understand their purpose. You are able to complete the course assignments, and you are also able to master more demanding methods discussed during the course and understand the theory behind them.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): You are familiar with the most of the methods and issues related to user interface design during the course, and you will understand their purpose. You are able to complete the course assignments, and you are also able to master more demanding methods discussed during the course nd understand the theory behind them. You are able to apply themes discussed during the course even in challenging situations innovatively.

Qualifications

No special prior knowledge

Further information

Exam, exercises