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Game Usability and Interface Design (5 cr)

Code: 605602213-3001

General information


Enrollment

20.08.2018 - 07.09.2018

Timing

01.08.2018 - 31.12.2018

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Game Design

Teachers

  • Suvi Pylvänen

Teacher in charge

Suvi Pylvänen

Groups

  • GD16S

Objective

Students learn the principles of interface design. They will improve their skills in producing interfaces and testing their designs for effect as well as for usability.

Content

A student plans and implements user interface concept and user testing in groups. Topics of the course covers:Basics of usability and user experience designPlanning and designing a feel and look for an interface and the importance of aestheticsPsychology behind usability (human perception, action, and memory)User testing methods, planning and implementationMost common interface patterns

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Excellent (5), good (4-3), satisfactory (2-1), failed (0)