Graphical User InterfacesLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

The student knows the main theories of UI design and implementation. He/she can design and implement elegant and simple UI’s using latest dynamic programming languages as well select and use different methods and tools for the mock-up and interaction design.
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The student can use the theoretical knowledge in practice. He/she knows the common best practices and can use them as a part of his/her own implementation. The student can implement designs using Ajax and Flex programming platforms.

Content

The student understands what graphical user interface is
Knows the history of graphical user interfaces
Has a basic knowledge of interface design and user perception abilities related to UI design
Best practices in graphical user interfaces and common solutions
Technical solutions for UI’s using Ajax and Flex
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The student can design and implement good graphical user interfaces
The student knows the theories behind user interface, especially human point of view
Basic knowledge of usability and UI testing
Technical solutions for UI’s using Ajax and Flex

Qualifications

Introduction to Programming
Publishing Tool
Internet -programming

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can describe what graphical user interface is
Knows the main history of graphical user interfaces
Has a basic knowledge of interface design and user perception abilities related to UI design
Can explain and use the best practices in graphical user interfaces and common solutions
Can design UIs using Ajax and Flex

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can design and implement good graphical user interfaces as well as evaluate them
The student knows the theories behind user interface, especially human point of view and how these affect the actual design, implementation, and testing process
Has the basic knowledge of usability and UI testing methods and can select the correct ones for the work in question
Knows how to adapt using Ajax and Flex to the methods of mock-up and interaction logic design

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to use all the above mentioned content and knowledge to select the correct methods of design, implementation and testing as well as is able to develop further according to the work in question the interaction of design, implementation and testing with users.