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
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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)