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User interface design (5 cr)

Code: 601201316-3001

General information


Enrollment

15.08.2019 - 30.08.2019

Timing

28.10.2019 - 30.12.2019

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

RDI portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

15 - 25

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Service Design

Teachers

  • Suvi Pylvänen

Teacher in charge

Suvi Pylvänen

Groups

  • PA16SA

Objective

You are familiar with the basic principles of interface design including usability, accessibility and user experience. You are familiar with the most common interface design patterns.You are able to conduct usability tests and you are familiar with different test methods.You understand the basic psychology behind usability such as human perception and memory that affect your user interface design choices.

Content

How do you design user interfaces that are easy to use and accessible?How do you plan user-friendly information structures in interfaces and how do you visualise them?How do you plan and implement a usability test and evaluate usability in user interfaces?

Materials

Videos, links and tutorials on Learn.

Further information

Students complete assignments independently with the help of instructions and video tutorials. In class, student will receive feedback and deepen their expertise.

Evaluation scale

1-5