Students will learn the elements of user interface design as it applies to front-end web development and software engineering. Students will identify best practices in user interface design. The following topics will be covered: wire-framing, color palettes, typography, information architecture, contrast, uniformity, and responsive design techniques. Using current technologies and tools, students will wireframe, design, and program effective interfaces.
Email: thomasbell@weber.edu
Canvas Email: Click on Inbox
Phone: 801-626-7299
Office: EH 372
Office Hours: MWF 9:00am-10:30am or by appointment
At the conclusion of the this course students will be able to complete or have an understanding of the following:
Designing Interfaces
By: Jenifer Tidwell
Publisher: O'Reilly Media
Pub. Date: January 9, 2011
ISBN-10: 1-449379-70-2
ISBN-13: 978-1449379704
Adobe XD CC; Source Code Editor
Below you will find all of the assignments for the course and you will find the weights to the right.
The final project will be worth 30% of your grade and is worth 300pts. It will encompass components from all of the assignments. For the final project you will be creating a project of your choice. More information about the project is forthcoming.
100 - 95 | A |
76 - 73 | C |
94 - 90 | A- |
72 - 70 | C- |
89 - 87 | B+ |
69 - 67 | D+ |
86 - 83 | B |
66 - 63 | D |
82 - 80 | B- |
62 - 60 | D- |
79 - 77 | C+ |
59 - 0 | E |
I will occasionally give extra credit. It will most often replace portions of an assignment. Please don't ask for extra credit.
You will be able to submit one assignment as late for full credit and after that all late assignments will be given half credit.
As a general rule you should spend at least twice as much time outside of class as in class.
One cannot learn all of the material by just reading the text. Practice is critical when learning new software and programming languages. Successful students read the upcoming material ahead of time. They participate actively in class. If you are struggling with any concept please come see me during my office hours. The number one thing you can do is ask questions when you don't understand something.
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Any student requiring accommodations or services due to a disability must contact Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) in room 181 of the Student Services Center. SSD can also arrange to provide course materials (including the syllabus) in alternative formats if necessary.
For more information about the SSD contact them at 801-626-6413, ssd@weber.edu, or departments.weber.edu/ssd
Any form of academic dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, etc.) will not be tolerated. Proof of academic dishonesty will result in a failing grade (E) for the course. The following is an explanation of cheating as stated in the student code.