Course Title: Design user experience solutions

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2022

Course Code: COSC7393C

Course Title: Design user experience solutions

School: 520T Future Technologies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5402 - Diploma of Information Technology

Course Contact: Luke Eberbach

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4381

Course Contact Email: Luke.Eberbach@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 80

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

In this course you will gain the skills and knowledge required to design solutions using a user experience (UX) methodology, with the users’ experience at the centre of design. In this unit, a user refers to a customer or client who will interact and use a product, service and/or platform.

This course is delivered and assessed with the following courses:

ICTSAS527 - Manage client problems

BSBCRT512 - Originate and develop concepts 

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	ICTICT530 Design user experience solutions
Element:	1. Explore and validate problem
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Define current problem according to business needs 1.2 Research problem and alternatives in market 1.3 Set data metrics and goals, and define design success according to business needs 1.4 Research user groups and confirm groups suitable for consultation
Element:	2. Research and develop user groups' experiences
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Research problem, required user group information and solutions in market 2.2 Document research and synthesise findings 2.3 Interview user groups and document user experience findings and feedback according to user and market segmentation 2.4 Create user group personas and map to user experience problems and improvement opportunities 2.5 Develop wireframes to communicate user experience according to current problem
Element:	3. Create solution options and validate solution
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Workshop and determine solutions according to user experience, problems and improvement opportunities identified 3.2 Confirm best solution with required personnel and client according to UX principals and user needs 3.3 Develop solution prototype according to confirmed solution 3.4 Test solution according to required methodology 3.5 Collect feedback from user groups and adjust solution according to UX principles and user needs 3.6 Finalise solution and document work according to organisational requirements
Element:	4. Finalise and present UX solution
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Finalise and confirm UX solution 4.2 Document and collate findings and solution documentation according to organisational requirements 4.3 Present solutions to required personnel 4.4 Integrate UX design into solution according to business need

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements

Details of Learning Activities

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design solutions using a user experience (UX) methodology, with the users’ experience at the centre of design. In this unit, a user refers to a customer or client who will interact and use a product, service and/or platform.

The unit applies to those working as business and systems analysts, as well as developers of software, games, websites, applications, products and services. UX design aims to improve, optimize and add value to the users’ experience of a designed solution (product, service or platform).

Teaching Schedule

Semester 1 2022

Week	Topic	Learning Materials and Activities	Assessment Remarks
1	Overview of the course. Introduction to UX Lifecycle Analysis	Introduction to the course What is UX Design  Research the problem and generate possible solutions to identified issues Access factors affecting possible solutions	Project 1 Released
2	Analysis Project 1 Overview	Set data metrics and goals Define design success  Research user groups
3	Research and Consultation	Communicating with user group Developing questions in preparation to interview user groups	Knowledge Quiz 1 Prep
4	Interviewing User Groups and Collating Responses	User Groups will be interviewed and then  responses will be collected	Knowledge Quiz 1-Due (By this week)
5	Design Overview Personas	Creating a persona for each user group Identify the pros and cons
6	Wireframes Storyboards	Design Framework and Storyboard
7	Implementation Adobe XD Training	Learning about Adobe XD- part 1
8	Adobe XD Training	Learning about Adobe XD- part 2	Knowledge Quiz 2 Prep
9	Testing and Feedback	Gathering feedback, user experience research method,  observations, surveys and recommendation	Knowledge Quiz 2-Due (By this week)
10	Documentation (Compiling a Report)	Creating reports
Mid-Semester Break (14 April - 20 April)
10	Documentation (Compiling a Report)	Creating reports
11	SLA	Creating SLA	Project 1 Due(by the end of this week)
12	Project 2 Overview Post Project Support	UX lifecycle VS SDLC	Project 2 Released
13	Resolution Process	Creating flowchart in resolving SLA issues	Knowledge Quiz 3 Prep
14	Implementation resolution and reflection	Check  implementation by test, prepare report , finally reflect	Knowledge Quiz 3-Due (By this week) Project 2 Due(By this week)
15	Course & assessment feedback. Re-assessment if required	Feedback
16	Course & assessment feedback. Re-assessment if required	Feedback

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

There is no specified Text Book required for this course. You will need laptop with charger for each class .

You may also refer to various media, websites, textbooks and e-books as indicated in Canvas

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course 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 written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS

Assessment Tasks

 (INTE5049C) ICTSAS527 Manage client problems, is co-delivered and co-assessed holistically along with (COSC7393C) ICTICT530 Design user experience solutions and (GEDU6200C) BSRCRT512 Originate and develop concepts

You are required to complete all the assessments successfully. The details of the each assessments are given below . 

Knowledge Quiz- Part 1

For this assessment task you will be required to answer all the knowledge questions based on consultation and communication techniques , methodologies applicable to design user experience solutions, UX principles and values, creative thinking techniques to generate innovative solutions to issues and for translating them into workable concepts, factors affecting viability of possible solutions, issues and requirements to commercialize the concept.

Knowledge Quiz- Part 2

For this assessment task you will be required to answer all the knowledge questions based on UX methodologies and techniques. Identify practical and operational issues that determine whether a concept can be implemented. Identify existing products, programs, processes or services to address selected issues.

Knowledge Quiz- Part 3

For this assessment task you will be required to answer all the knowledge questions based on organisations domain and business structure. The standards for industry hardware and software capabilities are to be considered along with quality assurance practice. The stakeholder’s role and degree of involvement in the organisation and the purpose of an SLA needs to be addressed.

Project 1 Analysis, Design, and Implement 

For this assessment task you will need to analyse the problem, research a potential solution, design the solution, implement the solution, and test & seek feedback on the solution.  

Project 2 Evaluation, Maintenance & Documentation

For this assessment task you need to plan, implement ICT support and resolution services for at least 2 different client
problems

Assessment Matrix

Element	Performance criteria
		Assessment       Task 1: Knowledge Quizzes	Assessment Task 2: Project 1	Assessment Task 3: Project 2
1. Explore and validate problem	1.1 Define current problem according to business needs		Section1: Task 1
1.2 Research problem and alternatives in market		Section1: Task 2 + 3
1.3 Set data metrics and goals, and define design success according to business needs		Section1: Task 5 + 6
1.4 Research user groups and confirm groups suitable for consultation		Section1: Task 7 Section 2: Task 1
2. Research and develop user groups’ experiences	2.1 Research problem, required user group information and solutions in market		Section1: Task 3 + 7
2.2 Document research and synthesise findings		Section 6
2.3 Interview user groups and document user experience findings and feedback according to user and market segmentation		Section 2: Task 2
2.4 Create user group personas and map to user experience problems and improvement opportunities		Section 3: Task 1
2.5 Develop wireframes to communicate user experience according to current problem		Section 3: Task 5
3. Create solution options and validate solution	3.1 Workshop and determine solutions according to user experience, problems and improvement opportunities identified		Section 3: Task 2
3.2 Confirm best solution with required personnel and client according to UX principals and user needs		Section 3: Task 3
3.3 Develop solution prototype according to confirmed solution		Section 4
3.4 Test solution according to required methodology		Section 5: Task 1
3.5 Collect feedback from user groups and adjust solution according to UX principles and user needs		Section 5: Task 1 + 2
3.6 Finalise solution and document work according to organisational requirements		Section 5: Task 3 Section 6
4. Finalise and present UX solution	4.1 Finalise and confirm UX solution		Section 5: Task 4
4.2 Document and collate findings and solution documentation according to organisational requirements		Section 6
4.3 Present solutions to required personnel		Section 6
4.4 Integrate UX design into solution according to business need		Section 5: Task 4

Other Information

Late submission: 

If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager. 
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted. 
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date. 

Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked. 


Special consideration: 

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration 

Plagiarism: 

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. 

Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism. 

Other Information: 

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

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