PGFS 203 Design and User Experience (UX) introduces students to the process of designing products with a focus on usability, accessibility, and enjoyable interactions for the end-users. Students will explore the fundamentals of design, as well as the importance of user research, information architecture, and usability testing. Through hands-on projects, students will gain practical experience with design and UX tools and techniques and learn how to apply these skills to create effective, accessible, and user-centred web experiences.
Prerequisites: PGFS 103
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 3.75 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 60 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 12 |
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| Lab (lab, field, computer) | 4 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Apply design principles to create visually appealing and effective web designs
- Use grids, alignment, and responsive design principles to create effective layouts for web design
- Explain the importance of usability in web design and conduct usability testing to improve the user experience
- Explain the role of accessibility and inclusive design in web development and ensure compliance with accessibility standards
- Demonstrate the ability to apply UX design principles to a website
- Conduct user research to create personas and apply information architecture principles to create user-centered web experiences
- Create wireframes and prototypes to rapidly iterate on website designs and improve usability and user experience
- Conduct usability testing to refine and improve web designs based on user feedback
- Explain emerging UX trends and their impact on web development
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.