Usability and user interface design (5 cr)
Code: GD00CU06-3003
General information
- Enrollment
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16.12.2019 - 10.01.2020
Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
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01.03.2020 - 30.04.2020
Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 3 cr
- Virtual portion
- 2 cr
- RDI portion
- 1 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended learning
- Unit
- Department of Culture
- Campus
- Kouvola Campus
- Teaching languages
- English
- Teachers
- Suvi Pylvänen
- Teacher in charge
- Suvi Pylvänen
- Groups
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GDKV18SPGame design, full-time studies
- Course
- GD00CU06
Objective
You are familiar with the basic principles of interface design, usability, accessibility and user experience.
You are able to conduct usability tests and you are familiar with different test methods that can be applied to games.
You understand the basic psychology behind usability such as human perception and memory.
You are familiar with a user centred design process and the associated methods.
You know the most common interface design patterns and elements used in games.
Content
How to design user interfaces that are easy to use and accessible?
How to plan and implement a usability test and evaluate usability?
Course material
Assignments done in class as well as an user interface design project done in groups. Videos, links and tutorials on Learn.
Further information
Students complete assignments in groups. In class, student will receive feedback and deepen their expertise.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Assignments completed. Prototype and design portfolio.