The course is included in these curricula and study modules
The course takes place in period
1 (2019-08-01 to 2019-10-27)
Level/category
Teaching language
Swedish
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
2
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
The aim of the course is to learn how to communicate with graphics and critically look at user interfaces surrounding us and to be able to find solutions to improve weaknesses.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student is expected to be able to design user friendly solutions for different user interfaces, mostly graphical user interfaces for the web.
Course contents
1. Color Theory
2. User interfaces
3. Usability
4. User friendliness
5. Target groups
6. Effective Visual Communication
7. Designing graphical user interfaces
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Webbdesign or similar knowlege.
Previous course names
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Additional information
The communication & absence reporting for the course happens on Itslearning. The student is supposed to follow Itslearning and keep up to date on possible changes.
Recommended or required reading
Luke Wroblewski: Mobile First
Bo Bergström: Effektiv visuell kommunikation
Steve Krug: Don't Make Me Think: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability (Voices That Matter)
Study activities
- Lectures - 20 hours
- Practical exercises - 40 hours
- Project- and production work/artistic activities - 35 hours
- Individual studies - 40 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 135 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Multiform education
Assessment methods
- Demonstrations and proficiency exams
- Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
To pass the course the student is required to finish the assignments & projects and fulfill the 80% attendance requirements. Absence needs to be announced in advance via Itslearning.
Examination 1: Finished projects 40%
Examination 2: Tasks and presentations 20%
Examination 3: Deadlines 20%
Examination 4: Presence 20%
The emphasis is on the practical work done within deadlines. Absence without notifying the teacher affects the grading even if all tasks would be finished within given timetable.
Teacher
Törnqvist Jutta
Examiner
Törnqvist Jutta
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (32 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Course enrolment period
2019-08-01 to 2019-09-06
Assessment methods
- Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
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2019-09-10 | 09:15 - 13:00 | A303 | UX & UI | Törnqvist Jutta | |
2019-09-11 | 09:15 - 13:00 | A303 | UX & UI | Törnqvist Jutta | |
2019-09-12 | 09:15 - 13:00 | A303 | UX & UI | Törnqvist Jutta | |
2019-09-17 | 09:15 - 13:00 | A303 | UX & UI | Törnqvist Jutta | |
2019-09-18 | 09:15 - 13:00 | A303 | UX & UI | Törnqvist Jutta | |
2019-09-19 | 09:15 - 13:00 | A303 | UX & UI | Törnqvist Jutta | |
2019-09-24 | 09:15 - 13:00 | A303 | UX & UI | Törnqvist Jutta | |
2019-09-25 | 09:15 - 13:00 | A303 | UX & UI | Törnqvist Jutta | |
2019-09-26 | 09:15 - 13:00 | A303 | UX & UI | Törnqvist Jutta | |
2019-10-01 | 09:15 - 13:00 | A303 | UX & UI | Törnqvist Jutta | |
2019-10-02 | 09:15 - 13:00 | A303 | UX & UI | Törnqvist Jutta | |
2019-10-03 | 09:15 - 13:00 | A303 | UX & UI | Törnqvist Jutta | |
2019-10-08 | 09:15 - 13:00 | A303 | UX & UI | Törnqvist Jutta | |
2019-10-09 | 09:15 - 13:00 | A303 | UX & UI | Törnqvist Jutta | |
2019-10-10 | 09:15 - 13:00 | A303 | UX & UI | Törnqvist Jutta |