Study Guide

Objective

After completing the course, the student knows the structure and use of the most common graphical user interfaces. The student understands what the user experience consists of, knows the components of usability and the standards that define usability. The student is able to evaluate the usability of the user interface. The student is able to design software that meets the user's needs, the development of which has taken into account user-centered design principles and accessibility.

Content

- User experience and usability
- Human computing capabilities
- User-centered design methods
- User interface design patterns
- Accessibility
- Usability assessment methods
- Technical testing of user interfaces (Robot Framework).

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can define the concept of usability. He/she is familiar with the related standards. The student knows the key methods in user-centered design.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

In addition, the student can evaluate the usability from the point of view of human information processing capabilities. He/she knows the fundamentals of usability studies and is able to apply design patterns in designing his/her own user interfaces.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition, the student can apply the methods of usability studies in various situations. The student is able to evaluate the accessibility in user interfaces. He/she is able to use automated tools for testing the functionality of a user interface.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student can define the concept of usability. He/she is familiar with the related standards. The student knows the key methods in user-centered design.

Prerequisites

Object-oriented programming and web programming.