Course Syllabus
Marie Joy Morano-Sanchez
BSIT/MIT/MAED-EM
Course Description
In this course we will explore together the art and science of designing usable, useful and enjoyable human-computer interfaces, with an emphasis on user-centered design techniques. The importance and necessity of effective interaction design techniques will be highlighted, and current design methodologies and principles across multiple platforms will be discussed. Students will gain valuable knowledge and experience by working on a group design project.
Effectively working in a team and both verbal and written communication skills are essential to do well in this course.
Course Learning Objectives
- Describe and apply key UI/UX concepts, techniques, and principles
- Assess and describe the usability and UX of a digital interface
- Plan, conduct, and analyze user research for a digital product
- Conceptualize, design, and prototype a digital product
- Apply the core principles of effective visual design
- Plan, conduct, and analyze a usability test of a digital product
Additional Course Objectives
- Care about how people feel about and experience technology
- Participate and contribute as a member of a product team
Grading
Individual (50%)
Weekly Review Quizzes: 10%
Final Exam: 40%
Group (50%)
User Research Report: 20%
Usability Tested Mockups: 15%
Usability Tested Prototype: 15%
Late Assignment Policy
For every day the assignment is late after the due date, 10% of the maximum possible value will be deducted from the assignment.
Required Textbook
All required readings will be available on-line.
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