DESN2610
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course develops student skills and knowledge to design interactive experiences for screen-based outputs. Visual design, navigation design and prototyping, alongside user testing are used to design successful user experiences. Different screen types and devices are examined to identify the most appropriate output platform for an interactive project, taking into consideration functionality and target audience. Students will also learn how heuristics and best practices in usability inform the implementation of user friendly design. Student projects may involve work integrated or research integrated learning opportunities; projects that involve external stakeholders; group/collaborative projects; speculative or more theoretically oriented projects; professionally oriented projects; projects based on competition or award briefs.
Availability
Not currently offered.
This Course was last offered in Semester 1 - 2023.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Conceive and design a paper prototype for an interactive project;
2. Evaluate user experiences and requirements to inform design decisions;
3. Create a working digital proof of concept prototype for a specified user group using industry standard software;
4. Design user interfaces across interactive platforms that are user friendly and are informed by usability heuristics;
5. Test and iterate on designs;
6. Collaborate effectively as part of a team.
Content
- Visual design considerations such as layout, colour palettes for screen, typography for screen, resolution, optimisation and image treatment
- UI Design for different screen sizes and devices
- Cross and multi- platform design
- Paper and Digital prototyping
- W3 consortium, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
- Universal and Inclusive Design
- Usability, user testing and heuristic evaluation
Assumed knowledge
DESN1600
Assessment items
Report: Report
Presentation: Presentation
Project: Project
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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