User Interface DesignLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student
• acquires an understanding of the key concepts of user interface design and the essential principles of information architecture, accessibility, and usability
• learns to apply the basic principles of user interface design to improve usability
• comprehends the significance of accessibility in the design of digital services.

Content

• Fundamentals of user interface design
• Information architecture
• Accessibility
• Usability

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• participates in the course activities at a satisfactory level
• recognises the key concepts of user interface design and demonstrates a basic understanding of the principles of information architecture, accessibility, and usability
• understands the significance of accessibility in the design of digital services and can apply the basic principles of user interface design in a limited manner to improve usability.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• actively participates in course activities
• is familiar with the key concepts of user interface design and can consistently apply the principles of information architecture, accessibility, and usability in design work
• understands the importance of accessibility and can use the basic principles of user interface design to enhance usability.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• demonstrates exceptional engagement in course activities
• has a thorough understanding of the key concepts of user interface design and can apply the principles of information architecture, accessibility, and usability comprehensively in design work
• has an in-depth understanding of the importance of accessibility and can effectively utilise design principles to improve user experience and usability.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
• participates in the course activities at a satisfactory level
• recognises the key concepts of user interface design and demonstrates a basic understanding of the principles of information architecture, accessibility, and usability
• understands the significance of accessibility in the design of digital services and can apply the basic principles of user interface design in a limited manner to improve usability.