Course Title: Create user interfaces

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2023

Course Code: COMM5472C

Course Title: Create user interfaces

School: 515T Creative Industries

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C5409 - Diploma of Graphic Design

Course Contact: Ruth Wellington

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9417

Course Contact Email: ruth.wellington@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Simon Rankin

simon.rankin@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 60

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This course describes the skills and knowledge required to create a user interface for animation, gaming and/or visual effects products.

 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUADIG413 Create user interfaces

Element:

1. Clarify project requirements and plan approach

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Interpret design brief requirements in consultation with required personnel

1.2 Identify text content and media assets to be integrated into user interfaces

1.3 Determine file output format according to delivery platform requirements of interactive media products

1.4 Identify industry-standard graphics software options

1.5 Discuss and select graphics software with required personnel

Element:

2. Produce user interfaces

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Develop structure for user interfaces based on design brief using selected graphics software

2.2 Source, create and integrate all graphic interactive components

2.3 Develop user interfaces according to design brief requirements

2.4 Apply principles of user-centred design and standards for accessibility to development of user interfaces

2.5 Document styles for text and presentation for use in style sheets, templates, and themes

2.6 Save user interfaces in required output format that meets technical parameters

2.7 Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using equipment for long periods of time

Element:

3. Finalise user interfaces

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Plan and implement testing of interface with sample users

3.2 Review user interface testing and evaluate effectiveness of interface components with required personnel

3.3 Discuss additional requirements or modifications to interface with required personnel, and adjust interface as required

3.4 Obtain final agreement on finished designs from required personnel

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

Learning activities will take place during session activities using industry standard tools and resources. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study and preparation for the sessions.

In session activities will include:

  • demonstrations and presentations by teacher
  • peer teaching and class presentations
  • group discussion
  • review and revision
  • peer learning
  • excursions
  • teacher directed group activities/projects
  • ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback

Out of session activities will include:

  • independent project based work
  • online tutorials and activities
  • independent research
  • studio practice
  • review and revision


Teaching Schedule

While all course content will be delivered, the order and mode of delivery may change depending on the availability of specialist facilities and equipment. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher. This unit is co-delivered with CUAPPR513 Present a body of own creative work.

Week Topic Assessment / Learning activities
Week 1 Welcome – Let’s get started Talk: Course overview and introduction
Demonstration: Image making for screen demonstration
Activities: Output various file formats for screen design // project work
Deliver Assessment Task 1
Week 2 XD and design thinking Talk: What is design thinking? An iterative process
Demonstration: Adobe XD – Getting started
Activity: Write user need statement for first user interface brief// project work
Week 3 XD and interface design principles Talk: Designing for screens
Demonstration: Adobe XD – Extending XD
Activity: Research current trends // ideation // project work
Week 4 XD and prototyping Demonstration: Adobe XD – Building screens in Design mode
Activity: Create screen designs and prototyping // project work
Week 5 XD and prototyping Demonstration: Adobe XD – Building screens in Images, vectors, text and effects
Activity: Complete first user interface // project work
Week 6 XD and user testing Demonstration: Adobe XD – Animation and interactivity 
Activity: Initiate second user interface brief // project work
Week 7 UI production Demonstration: Adobe XD – Publishing and handover
Activity: Project consultation
Week 8 UI production Activity: User testing and feedback
Week 9 UI production Activity: Project consultation with facilitator
Week 10 UI production Activity: Project consultation with facilitator
Assessment Task 1 Due
Week 11 Make a portfolio website Talk: What makes a killer portfolio?
Activities: Research current trends
Deliver Assessment Task 2 
Week 12 Website authoring tools Demonstration: How to use Adobe Portfolio
Activities: Research tools
Week 13 Portfolio production Activities: Build website // consult with facilitator and others
Week 14 Portfolio production Activities: Build website // consult with facilitator and others
Week 15 Peer feedback sessions Activities: Seek feedback from other designers on website progress
Assessment Task 2 Due
Week 16 Reflection Activities: Project reflection // resubmission if required

 

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Prescribed Texts

There are no compulsory prescribed texts in this course. This course has recommended texts listed under ‘References’

You are advised to look at the Learning Lab at myRMIT site for ongoing updated information. A range of learning resources and references are provided throughout the year.

You will require a personal storage device and tools as outlined in tool kit list.

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You will also have access to the library resources.

Amongst the library’s electronic resources is the ability to access linkedin.com/learning for online tutorials and lessons. You may be given these tutorials (and other resources) to supplement your classroom learning. The University Library has extensive resources for Design students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies.

https://rmit.libguides.com/commdesigngraphicartanddesign The Library provides guides on academic referencing

https://www.lib.rmit.edu.au/easy-cite/ Easy Cite Referencing Guide (RMIT Harvard)


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/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.


Assessment Tasks

This course has 2 assessment tasks. You are required to demonstrate all learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard.

Due dates for assessment tasks dependent on access to specialist facilities and equipment may change. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.

Assessment Task 1: Interface Designs

This assessment task requires you to design and produce a user interface project. You will respond to an industry simulated brief and use industry standard production methodologies.

Due: Week 10

Assessment Task 2:  Portfolio of creative work

This project requires you to produce a personal portfolio website. You will plan, produce and launch a presentation of your own creative work online.

Due: Week 15

At the completion of the course, you will be assessed for competency. 

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


Assessment Matrix

An assessment matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency is available from the course contact person (stated above).

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. 

Feedback
You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects. 

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

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  

Submissions
When submitting work for assessment you are required to complete a declaration of authorship. This must be done for every summative assessment task. This statement acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications. For non-digital submission use the printed form provided. For digital online submission please use e Submission process.

On Time Submission and Impact of Late Submission
On time submission is an important factor in your assessment. Employability skills are embedded in all courses and these include Planning & Organising and Self-management. For this reason, late work impacts on your competency assessment. 

Submissions that are assessed as Not Satisfactory can be re-submitted once and this is only permitted during the period that the competency is scheduled.

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

 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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