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TPD4134 - User Interface Design

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Work
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Work 100/100

Course content

The course is built around several assignments for a graphical user interface design: topics include writing for web, information architecture, interface design, images, product identity, design for behavior, and ethics. The project includes paper prototyping, graphic design, digital prototyping and simulation of interactivity using protoptying technology (eg. Figma, Illustartor, Photohop)

A portfolio of updated assignments is the basis for evaluation

Learning outcome

Knowledge objectives

  • The candidate will know the steps in a web design process: Information architecture, writing for web, paperprototyping, wireframes and usability testing, GDPR, WCAG, image types ad uses, layout, composition and grids,and animatin. Trustworthiness, dark patterns, and ethics will be discussed.
  • Students will understand principles for good design for each step in the process

Skill goals

  • Practical experience in design of the components that make up a graphical user interface with the case of designing a web site.

General competence

  • The candidate should be able to organize information, explore and choosing the right UI patterns, conveying a clear identity, and create an engaging user experience.

Learning methods and activities

Weekly lectures support the assignments. Peer reviews of student assignments on a weekly basis.

Further on evaluation

The final delivery consists of a approx. 6 parts that are completed during the semester, from a concept description to a final prototype in Figma.

Re-take of examination can be done in the following semester.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Industrial Design (MSDESIG)
Industrial Design Engineering (MTDESIG)

Course materials

Will be announced/ handed out during the course.

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Third-year courses, level III

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Design

Examination

Examination arrangement: Work

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Work 100/100

Submission
2024-11-15


23:59

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring UTS Work 100/100 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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