LEARNING OUTCOMES
This course will teach students the timeless principles of the human perception and how to apply that knowledge in practice.They will learn the basics of evaluating usability, and systematically design for user experiences that produce great results and resonate with the end users.
Further, students will learn the best practices of working with technology and business stakeholders to make it all happen.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 30.05.2022 - 02.09.2022
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Victor de Bruin
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
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Key topics:
What is usability and user experience?
Timeless rules about human perception
Evaluating usability with and without users
User-centered design process and UX design patterns
Designing for accessibility
Adding a touch of wow: emotional design, motion design, visual design best practices
Data-driven design
UX design in agile software development
Topical themes in the field of UX design such as working with mobile, design and developers relationship, global and local design market
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Class participation
Weekly assignments
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Total 160 h (6 ECTS)
Lectures 42 h
Independent and teamwork: 118 h
Compulsory attendance, max. 3 absences
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
10 Reduced Inequality
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Summer
2023-2024 SummerEnrollment :
Registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi). Course available as a part of the Information & Service Business track of the Information Technology Program. Application to the program through itp.aalto.fi.