User Interface and Experience (9291.3)
Level: | Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit |
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Credit Points: | 3 |
HECS Bands: | Band 1 2013-2020 (Expires 31 Dec 2020) Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Faculty: | Faculty of Arts and Design |
Discipline: | School of Design and the Built Environment |
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- Semester 1, 2019, ON-CAMPUS, TQB-SB (191250) - View
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- Semester 1, 2018, ON-CAMPUS, TQB-SB (176439) - View
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- Semester 1, 2017, ON-CAMPUS, TQB-SB (165243) - View
- Semester 1, 2017, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (165346) - View
- Semester 1, 2017, FLEXIBLE, NSI-SL (165347) - View
- Semester 1, 2016, ONLINE, BRUCE (154564) - View
- Semester 1, 2016, ON-CAMPUS, TQB-SB (156483) - View
- Semester 1, 2016, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (154566) - View
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- Semester 1, 2015, ONLINE, BRUCE (147417) - View
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Syllabus
Originally conceived as a utilitarian control panel for office computing, the graphic user interface is today a rich creative medium, pervasive in our everyday lives. As a consequence, designers must create interfaces that are usable, reliable and also aesthetically engaging for an increasing range of devices and contexts. This unit examines these diverse forms and the cultures of practice surrounding their production and consumption. It equips students with the conceptual knowledge and practical skills required to devise and produce interface designs for a diversity of devices and contexts.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of interface design and production, and its historical origins;
2. Demonstrate knowledge and expertise in the design and development of interface for a variety of contexts;
3. Demonstrate applied understanding of usability and accessibility as they relate to interface design;
4. Demonstrate expertise in graphic design technology; and
5. Conduct research and analysis, and clearly communicate a rationale for design decisions.
Assessment Items
Contact Hours
Three hours per week
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Assumed Knowledge
Foundational understanding of graphic design principles and practices. Competency with graphic design technology.
Incompatible Units
None
Equivalent Units
None
Referenced Courses
- 986AA Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Advertising and Marketing Communication
- 987AA Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Journalism
- 988AA Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Media Arts and Production
- 989AA Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Public Relations
- 992AA Bachelor of Arts in International Studies / Bachelor of Media Arts and Production
- 798AA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce
- 125JA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies
- 216JA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Communication in Advertising
- 217JA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Communication in Journalism
- 218JA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Communication in Media and Public Affairs
- 219JA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Communication in Public Relations
- 799AA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Information Technology
- 801AA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws
- 802AA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Management
- 804AA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Psychology
- 206JA Bachelor of Design
- 164HG Bachelor of Graphic Design
- 164JA Bachelor of Graphic Design
- 220JA Bachelor of Graphic Design/Bachelor of Communication in Advertising
- 998AA Bachelor of Information Technology / Bachelor of Media Arts and Production
- 985AA Bachelor of Media Arts and Production
- 267JA Bachelor of Web Design and Production