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CSTP 1304: User Interface Design 

Effective date

September 2022 

Department

Computer Systems Tech Diploma 

School

Trades, Technology and Design 
 




Description

This course introduces User eXperience/User Interface (UX/UI) design concepts for developing efficient interfaces for websites, mobile applications, and information systems in general. Learners acquire tools and know-how to generate creative, user-friendly digital product Interfaces. 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 will plan and create a small website or a UI-centric mobile app following UI/UX best practices, analyzing the interface requirements and user interaction. Using those requirements and following usability guidelines, learners will design a site that works well on both desktop and mobile devices applying responsive web design. Students will choose and create appropriate media for website content.  

Credits

2.0 

Year of study

1st Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

CSTP 1106. 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 20
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 20
Total Hours: 40
 

Instructional Strategies

Instructional strategies include classroom lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, computer lab and hands-on practical work. 

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F) 

Passing grade

 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Assignments 

30 

3 assignments worth 10% each 

Quizzes/Tests 

25 

 

Project 

30 

 

Other 

15 

Project presentation 

Course topics

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.
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