Syllabus
Survey of User Experience Design

Survey of User Experience Design

UXUI-1370

Credit Fall 2020
08/24/2020 - 12/13/2020

Course Information

Section 001
Distance Learning
Th 18:00 - 18:55
DLS DIL
Joshua Baron

Section 001
Laboratory
Th 18:55 - 20:40
DLS DIL
Joshua Baron

Office Hours

  • W Th
    5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Online
    Will be online in Blackboard Collaborate 1 hour prior to class.

Course Requirements

 

Week

 

Topic

Project

1

 

Presentation / Story 101

Story of Me

2

 

Technology 101

What is the internet?

When and why UX Design?

3

 

Ideation 101: Volume of Ideas

Big Ideas / Affinity Map

4

 

Ideation 101: Speculative Design

What and How Speculative Design with Adam Zeiner

5

 

Critique 101

Prioritization Grid

6

 

UX Research 101

Intro to User Interviews / Retro

7

 

UX Research 101

Analyze Findings / Cognitive Biases

8

 

Information Architecture 101

IA Intro / Components

9

 

Information Architecture 101

Redesign sitemap and labels

10

 

Interaction Design 101

IXD Intro / UX Laws game quiz

11

 

Interaction Design 101

Wireflow Intro

12

 

Critique 101

Critique Framework / Critique

13

 

Visual Design 101

Color / Type / Hierarchy Intro

Revise wireflow based on crit feedback

14

 

Product Strategy 101

Intro to Business v non profit v govt (and design in those org types)

How business goals relate to user goals

Heuristic Analysis Project

15

 

Story 101

Revisit Storytelling

16

 

Presentation 101

Present Fave project and why

 

Readings

No textbooks are required for this course. To keep the content of this course as up-to-date as possible with industry changes, all required articles, videos, and materials will be available online or provided by the professor.

Course Subjects

Instruction in the processes and methods used by members of the UX team to create products or services that satisfy users, and align with business goals. Survey trends in the UX industry.

This course introduces the student to concepts and skills related to UX Design, as well as the role of UX in the organization. Students will build the necessary knowledge base to further their understanding of what a successful career in the field of UX requires. Students will then be prepared to 1) evaluate whether or not UX Design (or a related discipline) is a viable career option for them, and 2) to pursue more advanced study in UX Design if they choose.

 

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

  • Identify the various roles and functions of the UX Design job
  • Understand the multidisciplinary nature of the industry and specialities within the practice of UX Design
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the history and evolution of UX Design as a practice
  • Begin assembly of your UX Design skillset, including how to effectively select the best tool or methodology for a given problem
  • Communicate personal interest in UX Design and design skills through storytelling