Graphical User Interface Design

Course Code:

GRA 308

Course Period:

Spring

Course Type:

Area Elective

P:

2

Lab:

2

Credits:

3

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

İngilizce

Course Coordinator:

Demet Karapınar

Courses given by:

Çağan ÇANKIRILI

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to learn the UX design’s main principles and making visual designs for smart applications. The students learn the theory of the UX and a software for prototyping the applications. The students practice the theory by making application designs for smart phones and devices.

Course Content:

Students will create projects for different types of applications throughout the semester, and have the opportunity to experience all stages of graphic interface design from start to finish. They will be able to have a basic knowledge of user experience.

Course Methodology:

1. Lecture Method 2. Case Study Method 3. Problem Solving Method 4. Discussion Method 5. Demonstration Method 6. Group work

Course Evaluation Methods:

1. Exam 2. Presentation 3. Homework 4. Application

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes of the Course	Learning Outcomes of the Program	Teaching Methods	Measurement Methods
To have basic knowledge on graphic design, interface design and user experience.	1,2,10	1,2,3,5	1,3,4
To be able to use current technological tools effectively	5, 7	2,3,5	1,3,4
Ability to design by using two and three dimensional images and video and audio files together	3, 4, 11	2,3,5	1,3,4
Ability to work interdisciplinary and to follow current developments	11, 7	3,4,5	1,3,4
Ability to present his / her studies effectively	8,10	3,4,5	1,3,4

Course Flow

COURSE
Week	Subjects	Preliminary
1	Introduction to graphical user interface design. Classwork: Nail it! Welcome to the idea of design.
2	The Fundamentals of Interaction Design
3	Personas
4	Flow charts & scenarios
5	Sketching techniques
6	Prototyping
7	Midterm
8	Usability testing and evaluations
9	UX and human psychology
10	One word: Microinteractions!
11	PACT and other methodologies
12	Final project: Designing an interface for near future technologies 1
13	Final project: Designing an interface for near future technologies 2
14	Presentation of the projects

Recommended Sources

SOURCES

Course’s Note

Other

UI is Communication - How to design intuitive, user-centered interfaces by focusing on effective communication. McKay, Everett N. 2013.

The Design of Everyday Things: Revised and Expanded Edition. Norman, Don. 2011.

The Design of Future Things. Norman, Don. 2009.

Interaction Design: Beyond Human-Computer Interaction 5th Edition. Sharp, Helen; Preece, Jennifer & Rogers, Yvonne. 2019.

Microinteractions: Full Color Edition: Designing with Details. Saffer, Dan. 2013.

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents
Homeworks
Exams	1 project for midterm, 1 project for final

Assessment

CONSIDERATION SYSTEM
Midterm Studies	No	Percentage of Contribution
Homework
Midterm
Seminar and Presentation
Project	2	%100
Total
Ratio of Final to Success		%100
Rate of Success in the Year		%100
Total		%100

Course’s Contribution to Program

Course’s Contribution to Program Outcomes
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution Level
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have theoretical background in the fields of art and design					x
2	To be able to apply basic design principles					x
3	To have creative and original thinking ability					x
4	Identify and solve graphic design problems					x
5	An ability to use current technological tools in design processes at an advanced level					x
6	To have professional and ethical responsibility about intellectual, art and design works				x
7	Ability to follow developments in the field of Art and Design					x
8	To be able to present ideas and designs effectively					x
9	To be able to work as a team			x
10	To be able to conduct research, analysis and interpretation in the field					x
11	Interdisciplinary thinking and ability to connect.					x
12	To be aware of social and cultural values.				x

ECTS

COURSE CATEGORY	Expertise / Field Courses
ECTS / Workload Table
Activity	Number	Time (hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Length (14 x total course time)	14	4	56
Study time out of class (Preliminary work, reinforcement)	14	2	28
Homework
Seminar and Presentation
Projects	2	30	60
Midterm Exam
Final Exam

Total Workload			144
Total Workload / 25 (h)			4,80
Course’s ECTS Credit			5

None

Search form