vcc.ca
CSTP 2150: UI/UX Development
Effective date
September 2026
Department
Computer Systems Tech Diploma
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
Students learn user interface and user eXperience (UI/UX) design concepts for developing efficient interfaces for websites, mobile applications, and software applications in general. Key concepts covered include: information architecture, client goals, ideal users, card sorting, journey mapping, site mapping, service mapping, mood boards, prototyping, wireframes, metaphor, branding, user flow, peer testing mockups, whiteboard challenges, and usability reports.
Students learn to analyze interface requirements and user interactions. They follow the guidelines of user-centered design (UCD) to design responsive websites that work properly on both desktop and mobile devices.
Credits
2.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the importance of user-centered design (UCD)
- Use product user stories in designing user interfaces
- Explain the relationship between user eXperience (UX) design and the Agile methodology
- Identify usability heuristics and apply them in website and mobile development
- Identify anti-patterns in UI design and explain why they are not acceptable
- Develop efficient prototypes for websites and mobile apps
- Analyze and select suitable evaluation methods in an iterative agile process to improve UI design and user experience
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 20
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 20
Total Hours: 40
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 20
Total Hours: 40
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include classroom lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, computer labs and hands-on practical work.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
30 |
3 assignments worth 10% each |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
25 |
|
|
Project |
30 |
|
|
Other |
15 |
Project presentation |
Course topics
- The importance of the user interface for websites and mobile applications
- UX research, user stories, storyboarding, journey maps
- Mood boards, UX testing, service mapping
- Effective prototyping and wireframes using iterative methodologies
- Mobile-dedicated websites
- Human centred design, colour theory
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.