User Interface Design (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

Location and time

Location: Arabia Campus, Hameentie 135

The course is taught by part-time teacher.

Materials

Don Norman: The Design of Everyday Things

WWW-sources

Usability:
https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/topics/usability?srsltid=AfmBOoqVSFt2g8C8ALecC9qJvoNDbniaZOAq-U-Ymba_tysuG0Fll9_t

Information architecture:
https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/topics/information-architecture?srsltid=AfmBOoou0b9j6OZq7pjNA1QugelvnHJaRZeyWwu_dEoImLihyvTi-BHa

https://www.nngroup.com/articles/ia-study-guide/

Accessbilitys:
https://www.saavutettavuusvaatimukset.fi/fi/yleista-saavutettavuudesta
https://www.w3.org/WAI/fundamentals/accessibility-intro/

Teaching methods

Lecture, group and individual assignments

Employer connections

-

Exam schedules

The exam will take place in week 41.
The teacher will announce the material to be examined on the first day of the course,

Possibility to repeat.

International connections

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Completion alternatives

none

Student workload

The course assignments are done at the times indicated in the schedule.
In addition, the student is expected to read / listen / watch the current background material provided by the teacher independently between the teaching days.

Further information

The course is 80% attendance. If the number of absences is exceeded, the course may be failed.
The course will be taught by an external teacher.

Evaluation scale

0-5

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.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment criteria, excellent
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, good
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, 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.