Course Title: Create user interfaces

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2020

Course Code: COMM7339C

Course Title: Create user interfaces

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5351 - Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging

Course Contact: Program Administration

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4472

Course Contact Email: visualarts@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher:

Ian Brown
ian.brown2@rmit.edu.au

 

 

 

 

Nominal Hours: 50

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

In this course you will cover the skills and knowledge required to create a user interface for an interactive media product. You will work to develop design specification documents for web environments, specifically focussed on requirements of the photographic industry.    

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	CUADIG403 Create user interfaces
Element:	1. Clarify project requirements
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Discuss, with relevant personnel, the design specifications to clarify target user, audience and purpose of interactive media products 1.2 Identify text content and media assets to be integrated into user interfaces 1.3 Determine file output format suitable for the delivery platform of interactive media products
Element:	2. Generate ideas
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Research interactive media product user interfaces, designs, images, artwork and other creative sources that may inspire design ideas  2.2 Collect logos, trademarks and other relevant information that may influence or be incorporated into design ideas  2.3 Obtain and record copyright clearance, if required, for images used in designs  2.4 Use sketches and concepts in specifications to generate a range of technically feasible and creative design ideas  2.5 Present interface design ideas to relevant personnel for discussion and feedback
Element:	3. Plan approach
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Select final design, incorporating any feedback from relevant personnel  3.2 Identify a range of appropriate industry-standard graphics software 3.3 Discuss and select graphics software, with relevant personnel, to meet specified outcomes 3.4 Explore a range of typographical and visual design elements that could be used in development of interface designs
Element:	4. Produce user interfaces
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Use graphics software to develop structure for user interfaces based on final design concepts 4.2 Source or create and integrate all graphic interactive components 4.3 Apply visual design and communication principles to development of user interfaces 4.4 Apply principles of user-centred design and standards for accessibility to development of user interfaces  4.5 Document styles for text and presentation for use in style sheets and templates or themes 4.6 Save user interfaces in an appropriate output format that satisfies technical parameters  4.7 Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using equipment for long periods of time
Element:	5. Finalise user interfaces
Performance Criteria:	5.1 Review user interfaces to assess effectiveness of creative solutions, appropriateness to users and audience, and technical feasibility 5.2 Discuss additional requirements or modifications to the overall design with relevant personnel, and amend as necessary

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to interpret and clarify written proposals and present ideas for the creation of a user interface for an interactive media (web) environments. You will be able to design and develop a web environments specifically targeting photographic industry requirements.

Details of Learning Activities

Web Marketing is a clustered unit comprising of Create User Interfaces (CUADIG401) and Author Interactive Media (CUADIG402).   In class learning activities include, but are not limited to:

• lectures + tutorials • class exercises • class presentations • group discussion • online research • work shopping of students’ own projects   Out of class activities include, but are not limited to: • research (online /library /public displays/galleries) • independent project based work

 

Teaching Schedule

Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources

Week	Lecture/In-class work	Tutorial/Exercise/Project work	Assessment Deadlines
1	Introduction to subject, assessments, graphic design & branding   Lecture: Why branding matters	Exercise: Me my brand and I.  Defining the type of photographer I want to be as a brand   Tutorial: Introduction to InDesign. – The basic interface (incl. tools, palettes, control panel, menus) – Setting up a new document (size, margins, columns)   Project work: Research for A1	A1 briefing: Research photographers, websites, web templates, branding examples and document
2	Lecture: History and background of design principles    Lecture: Mood boards	Tutorial: Introduction to InDesign. - Optimising and importing images for use - Typography & graphics - Layers palette - Swatch palette     Project work: Research for A1
3	Lecture: Colour theory (in design and branding)	Exercise: What do colours mean in design     Project work: Research for A1
4		Tutorial: Exporting InDesign to PDF   Project work: Complete research for A1	A1 submission: Research photographers, websites, web templates, branding examples and document DUE
5	Lecture: Branding	Exercise: Drawing a logo in Illustrator	A2 briefing: Create own branding, website template select and build sample pages, present and document
6	Lecture: The design process	Exercise: ideas generation    Project work: Branding concepts
7	Lecture: Template websites	Exercise: Research and report on 3 mainstream template website providers   Project work: Branding concepts
8	Lecture: Business collateral	Project work: Branding continued
9	Lecture:  Image sizing for web production	Exercise: Image sizing for web production   Project work: Branding concepts
10	Project work	Project work: Branding continued	A2 submission: Create own branding, website template select and build sample pages, present and document  DUE
11	Lecture: What’s in a website?	Tutorial: How website work   Exercise: Flow diagrams	A3 briefing: Build, test, document and implement feedback
12	Lecture: Research methods	Exercise: Conduct UX research   Project work: Website build
13		Project work: Collateral development
14	Project work	Project work: Spit and polish	A3 submission: Build, test, document and implement feedback DUE
15	Presentation	Presentation: Present my brand	Class critique
16	Feedback and review		Additional feedback/review session

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

None

References

Please see Canvas for updated reference list

Other Resources

The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:

The Learning Lab
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab

The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub

English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops

Overview of Assessment

Assessment is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your assessment tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on myRMIT.

Assessment Tasks

Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard required in the workplace. 

To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria.

Assessment Task 1:Research Task
Research and develop your ideas/understanding for an industry profile
Due date: Week 4

Assessment Task 2: Create own branding, website template
Website template and user testing of your website design ideas and branding decisions
Due date: Week 11

Assessment Task 3: Final design proposal
Final website design and branding
Due date: Week 15

Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:

CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment 

Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration.

Other Information

Attendance:

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises

It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.

Information about your studies:

You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.

 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
 

Assessment:

Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences. 

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit

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