VCDP 2475: Studio: Design and Development
Effective date
January 2023
Department
Visual Comm Design Diploma
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
In this unique studio course, design and development students with different specialties will work together in small groups to design and build a UI/UX project for a real-world client. Under the mentorship of an instructor, students will meet with a client to determine project scope and will then create a project plan to coordinate the roles of each team member and define milestones and deadlines. Students will then work collaboratively to research, design, build, test, and launch their UI/UX project.
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
VCDP 2313 OR CSTP 1301 AND CSTP 1206 OR VCDP 2350; Students should have completed at least 60% of their other required program credits prior to registering for this course or have special department permission to register.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Create and implement a detailed project plan for a UI/UX design project through to launch
- Bring a UI/UX design project through all stages from research through to development
- Effectively collaborate with both designers and developers in the creation of a UI/UX product
- Communicate effectively and professionally with clients
- Create and revise designs that meet client specifications
- Effectively and positively participate within a team environment
- Ethically perform and use appropriate research in a UI/UX design and development process
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 35
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 49
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 24
Total Hours: 108
Instructional Strategies
A combination of lecture, demonstration, production simulations, problem solving, practical labs and reflective discussion will be used throughout this course.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Project
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30
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Client projects
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Assignments
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30
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Instructor-led assignments
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Lab Work
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30
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May include reflections, learning plans, in-class exercises, assignments, quizzes/tests, and work-in-progress
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Participation
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10
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Participation and professionalism
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Course topics
- UI/UX design stages
- Project management
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Client intake
- Client needs
- Design research
- Working with other designers and developers
- Client briefs
- Communicating with sitemaps, wireframes, and mockups
- Web and app development
- Presentations
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.