The course takes place in period

1 (2023-08-01 to 2023-10-22)

Level/category

Professional studies

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

A. CREATIVITY
B. CONCEPTUAL AND CRAFT COMPETENCE in Film and
Media
C. THE COMPETENCE CRITICAL AND ANALYTICAL KNOWLEDGE
OF THE MEDIA INDUSTRY

Learning outcomes

Knowledge
- You have the knowledge and understand the
differences of UX versus UI.

- You have knowledge of the process how UX and UI
can be created concentrating specifically on
target audiences.

- You have the knowledge on what makes good UX and
UI.

Skills
- You can execute the fundamental steps in the
process of creating UX and UI using various
techniques and methods introduced throughout the
course.

- You can do basic user testing and market
analysis. You can use various digital software to
create and present to your clients.

Attitudes
- You realize the difficulties sticking to
deadlines as well as delivering quality work
through iteration.

- You can take critical feedback towards your work
without letting it affect your personal identity.

Course contents

Basic graphic design fundamentals
UI / UX fundamentals
Designing for Web in mind; knowledge can be
transferred to mobile
Basics of working with a client and testing
Giving and Receiving Actionable Feedback
General Skills in Figma

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Introduction to Media Production or Introduction to
Design, or General graphic design knowledge.
Understanding how to use Photoshop / Illustrator and
other graphic design / layout software useful.

Previous course names

-

Additional information

To pass the course the student is required to
finish
the assignments & projects and fulfil the 80%
attendance requirements. Absence needs to be
announced in advance via Itslearning.

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.

Recommended or required reading

Recommended reading:

The Design of Everyday Things: Revised and Expanded
Edition by Don Norman

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

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

Sammander Arash

Examiner

Sammander Arash

Group size

No limit (33 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Course enrolment period

2023-08-10 to 2023-09-06

Assessment methods

Date will be announced later - Reports and productions

Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2023-09-04 09:15 - 12:30 E387 UX & UI Sammander Arash
2023-09-05 09:15 - 12:30 E387 UX & UI Sammander Arash
2023-09-11 09:15 - 12:30 E387 UX & UI Sammander Arash
2023-09-12 09:15 - 12:30 E387 UX & UI Sammander Arash
2023-09-18 09:15 - 12:30 E387 UX & UI Sammander Arash
2023-09-19 09:15 - 12:30 E387 UX & UI Sammander Arash
2023-09-25 09:15 - 12:30 E387 UX & UI Sammander Arash
2023-09-26 09:15 - 12:30 E387 UX & UI Sammander Arash
2023-10-02 09:15 - 12:30 E387 UX & UI Sammander Arash
2023-10-03 09:15 - 12:30 E387 UX & UI Sammander Arash
2023-10-09 09:15 - 12:30 E387 UX & UI Sammander Arash
2023-10-10 09:15 - 12:30 E387 UX & UI Sammander Arash
2023-10-16 09:15 - 12:30 E387 UX & UI Sammander Arash
2023-10-17 09:15 - 12:30 E387 UX & UI Sammander Arash

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