Module Details

Module Code: DSGN H3701
Module Title: User Interface and Experience Design
Title: User Interface and Experience Design
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Janette Davies
Module Author:: David OCallaghan
Domains:  
Module Description: To introduce the student to the area of interface design and user experience. Learn design principles and how they are applied to interface design. Understand the nature of user centered design and how the user journey influences and guides the process.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Evaluate design principles and how they integrate, define and guide interface design, and user experience.
LO2 Engage in an iterative and user centered approach to research and analysis of data and information.
LO3 Evaluate research findings and synthesis into effective user journey and effective interface.
LO4 Identify and evaluate how users interact with various digital interfaces. Document and analyse user journeys and how its is affected by the interface, journey and purpose.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
User Experience
Define the role of user experience in the process of UX/UI design. Engage in a user focused process that allows for both the user and technology to drive innovation.
Design Principles
Use design principles to guide interface design. Engage in an iterative process that is reflective and user focused.
User Centered Design
Develop a design process that is centered around the needs and objectives of the user.
Prototyping
Employ various methods of prototyping to create effect models that allow for evaluation and iterative design.
Research
Use a user focused research approach to gain valuable data regarding user interactions, journey and needs.
Visualisation
Synthesis research, prototypes, and design into effective interfaces that allow effective user experience and engagement
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Create a user journey and low fidelity prototype of a user interface
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem 1 End Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Create a user journey map and high fidelity assets for a digital asset.
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
Reassessment Description
Re-Assessment will be based on repeat coursework. The student will have to complete a number of alternative or similar projects / assignments. Project / assignments will be completed and submitted before / on agreed date prior to repeat exam board

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Concept and Theory Delivery 12 Weeks per Stage 1.50 18
Studio Based Learning Contact learners will engage with Studio based learning to put concepts and theory into practice 12 Weeks per Stage 1.50 18
Independent Learning Time Non Contact Learners will advance their learning and practive skills based learning, to enhance understand and effective interface design. 15 Weeks per Stage 5.93 89
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact User Interface and Experience Design 12 Weeks per Stage 1.50 18
Independent Learning Time Non Contact User Interface and Experience Design 15 Weeks per Stage 5.93 89
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Jon Yablonski. (2020), Laws of UX, O'Reilly Media, p.150, [ISBN: 149205531X].
  • Stephanie Marsh. (2018), User Research, Kogan Page, p.277, [ISBN: 0749481048].
  • Steven Miller. (2021), UX Design: A Field Guide To Process And Methodology For Timeless User Experience, 1. Independantly Published, p.158, [ISBN: 979-87214493].
  • Jenifer Tidwell,Charles Brewer,Aynne Valencia-Brooks. (2020), Designing Interfaces, O'Reilly Media, p.600, [ISBN: 1492051969].
  • Steve Krug. (2000), Don't Make Me Think! A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability, 1. New Riders, p.195, [ISBN: 0789723107].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
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