User Interface Design (CSTP 1304)
This course introduces User eXperience/User Interface (UX/UI) design concepts for developing efficient interfaces for websites, mobile applications, and information systems in general. Learners acquire tools and know-how to generate creative, user-friendly digital product Interfaces. Key concepts covered include: information architecture, client goals, ideal users, card sorting, journey mapping, site mapping, service mapping, mood boards, prototyping, wireframes, metaphor, branding, user flow, peer testing mockups, whiteboard challenges, and usability reports.
Students will plan and create a small website or a UI-centric mobile app following UI/UX best practices, analyzing the interface requirements and user interaction. Using those requirements and following usability guidelines, learners will design a site that works well on both desktop and mobile devices applying responsive web design. Students will choose and create appropriate media for website content.
Students will plan and create a small website or a UI-centric mobile app following UI/UX best practices, analyzing the interface requirements and user interaction. Using those requirements and following usability guidelines, learners will design a site that works well on both desktop and mobile devices applying responsive web design. Students will choose and create appropriate media for website content.
Course code: CSTP 1304
Credits: 2.0
Tuition: $0
Length: 40.0 hours
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
CSTP 1106. No schedule is currently available. Please check again later.
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CSTP 1304 schedule for programs:
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Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location |
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60083 | May 3, 2025 to July 9, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Downtown Campus |
70033 | September 3, 2025 to October 17, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Downtown Campus |
Additional Information
- The importance of the user interface to websites and mobile applications
- UX research, User stories, Storyboarding, Journey maps
- Mood boards, UX testing, Service mapping
- Prototyping, Wireframes
- Mobile-dedicated websites
- Human Centred Design, Colour Theory
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
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