Course Title: Design user interfaces
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: COMM7382C
Course Title: Design user interfaces
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6173 - Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Content Creation and Design)
Course Contact: Nat Bates
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 3326
Course Contact Email: nat.bates@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Program Coordinator: Nat Bates
nat.bates@rmit.edu.au
9925 3326
Teacher: Eneti Waretini
eneti.waretini@rmit.edu.au
9925 4815
Nominal Hours: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This course describes the skills and knowledge required to design user interfaces for animation, gaming and visual effects products. This involves interpreting design briefs, developing sketches and testing interface prototypes.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUADIG412 Design user interfaces |
Element: |
1. Identify project requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Interpret design brief in consultation with required personnel 1.2 Confirm technical parameters of animation, gaming or visual effects products 1.3 Identify target audience and user characteristics 1.4 Assess information architecture specifications |
Element: |
2. Produce sketches and design specifications |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Develop preliminary sketches based on content architecture and audience characteristics 2.2 Develop screen layout sketches according to project requirements 2.3 Develop final interface sketches and demonstrate alignment of ideas generated to design brief 2.4 Review and modify interface sketches in consultation with required personnel 2.5 Write user interface design specifications and instructions for development teams 2.6 Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using screen and keyboards for extended periods of time |
Element: |
3. Test and finalise user interface designs |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Develop prototype of user interface according to project requirements 3.2 Plan and implement testing of interface design with sample users 3.3 Evaluate results of testing with required personnel and adjust content architecture in design specifications if 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
This course consists of 2 Units of Competency that are clustered together for delivery and assessment. The other unit of competency in this clustered course is: CUADIG516 Design interactions
In class learning activities may include, but are not limited to:
• lectures and/or lab work
• teacher directed group activities and projects
• concept development of group and individual projects
• group discussions and class presentations
• peer and teacher feedback
• WIP (work in progress) reviews
• self directed online, library and industry research
• self directed project production work and reflection
Out of class activities may include, but are not limited to:
• maintaining secure daily backups of all assessment and project data to your RMIT OneDrive account
• accessing online tutorial resources
• self directed online, library and industry research
• self directed project production work and reflection
• class excursions to events and locations outside of RMIT
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 1 |
AT2: Design Interactions and User Interfaces |
Assessment Introduction Identify project requirements |
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| Week 2 | Interactive 3 project games lab continued... |
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| Week 3 | Research Potential Influences continued... Define Target Audience |
AT2: PART A | |
| Week 4 | Define Target Audience continued... | ||
| Week 5 | Generate user interfaces for each draft | AT2: PART B | |
| Week 6 | Present and confirm | ||
| Week 7 | Development Stages Ergonomics |
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| Week 8 |
Create interactive sequences: - Begin application development |
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| Week 9 |
Create interactive sequences: - Further refine applications 3 interactions |
AT2: PART C 9 |
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| Week 10 | Industry Week |
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| Week 11 | Review Meeting |
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| Week 12 | Review Meeting |
AT2: PART C - Prototype DUE | |
| Week 13 | AT1: Knowledge Assessment |
AT1: Knowledge Assessment DUE |
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| Week 14 | AT2: Design Interactions and User Interfaces |
Finalise interaction: - Import high quality assets |
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| Week 15 |
Finalise interaction: - Refine interactions |
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| Week 16 | Submit Project Files |
AT2: PART D - Finalise DUE | |
| Week 17 | All Assessments |
Review Assessment submissions |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected 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.
Assessment 1 Knowledge Assessment
Completing the knowledge evidence question of this assessment will allow you to demonstrate the that you have the knowledge to take a design concept to implementation stage showing clear understanding of the processes and show understanding of design interactions and user interfaces including the processes needed to perform intensive user testing.
Due week 13
Assessment 2 Design interactions and interfaces (Game Design)
You will be given 2 set briefs called “Design Interactions” and “Design User Interfaces” to develop interactive media products for each of the briefs. You will work with the teacher and peers to collaborate and develop an innovative interactive design solution for the problem that the briefs present. These briefs will set out the requirements and purpose of the assessment that student must follow, including a problem to solve as the main focus of your interactive design solution.
Due week 16
Assessment in this course uses the following grades:
CA - Competency Achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix for this course demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration.
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters.
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises. You are strongly advised to 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.
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.
Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
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