EXSM 3921 - UI Design Foundations
1027219
Language of Delivery
English
Delivery Options
Online - Asynchronous
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Course Description
The user interface (UI) is the point where your users interact with your website/app. In this course, you'll learn the fundamentals of UI design. You will learn the UI design process including storytelling, sketching, and prototyping, and how the user experiences these on the front end. Understand how data visualization and web design, impacts branding, visual identity, and accessibility. By the end of this course, you'll be able to articulate the design process and how this influences the user experience.
Who Should Take This Course?
Aimed at learners looking to get into the design field of User Interface (UI), upskill, or develop new skills, this program will be particularly relevant to those who are graphic designers, digital marketers, computer programmers, business and agency owners, entrepreneurs, and technology startups, as well as managers and team leads who work with designers.
Learner Outcomes
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Understand elements of visual design and design inception basics.
- Understand the psychology behind typography and colour theory.
- Design using mobile-first principles.
- Follow best practices for solving design problems.
- Create user interfaces that are not only functional but also visually appealing and accessibility-compliant.
- Understand fundamentals of web page anatomy such as breadcrumbs, F-shaped scanning patterns, and error states.
- Create a basic style guide.
- Create and test prototypes.
Notes
- Learn through interactive group discussions, analytical activities, and assignments.
- Gain valuable hands-on experience and develop skills in areas such as visual design, typography, colour theory, and design accessibility.
- This course is Asynchronous and fully online, accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
- To participate in the activities of this course, you’ll need to sign up for the free version of the Adobe XD design tool.
- All required learning materials are provided through eClass at no additional cost.
- EXSM 3921 is a 21-hour course.
Recommendations
Applicants intending to complete a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements.
Applies Towards the Following Programs
- C# Back End Web Development Certificate : Elective Courses
- Front End Web Development Certificate : Elective Courses
- Full Stack Web Development Diploma : Elective Courses
- Python Back End Web Development Certificate : Elective Courses
- User Experience/User Interface Design Certificate : Core Courses
- User Experience/User Interface Research Methods Microcredential : Courses in the Series
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