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Course Detail

Course Name User Interface Design
Course Code 26CSA185
Program 5 Year Integrated B.C.A – M.C.A
Semester 2
Credits 1
Campus Mysuru

Syllabus

Unit I

Fundamentals of User Interface Design

Introduction to User Interface (UI) Design – Definition and importance of user interface design, Evolution of user interfaces. Principles of UI Design – Clarity, efficiency, and usability, Visual hierarchy, and layout. Design Thinking – Understanding design thinking process, Empathy, and user-centered design. Tools and Technologies – Overview of UI design tools (Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma), Introduction to basic HTML and CSS for prototyping

Unit II

Practical Application of UI Design

Prototyping – Building wireframes and mockups, Interactive prototypes using tools like Figma or Adobe XD. User Research and Testing – Techniques for user research, Conducting usability testing, and interpreting feedback. UI Design Standards and Guidelines – Accessibility standards, Responsive design principles.

Objectives and Outcomes

Course Objective(s)

  • To familiarize the fundamental concepts of UI design with their importance 
  • To introduce the tools for desgining user interface 

Course Outcomes

COs 

Description 

CO1 

Integrate UI design principles and tools to create a user-centric design. 

CO2 

Designing user interfaces (UI) involves using various design tools to create a visually appealing and functional design. 

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Textbooks/ References

Textbooks:

  • “Designing Interfaces: Patterns for Effective Interaction Design” by Jenifer Tidwell

References:

  • “Don’t Make Me Think, Revisited: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability” by Steve Krug
  • “The Design of Everyday Things” by Don Norman
  • “About Face: The Essentials of Interaction Design” by Alan Cooper

Evaluation Pattern

Assessment 

Weightage (%) 

Continuous Assessment 

70 

End Semester Exam 

30 

Total Marks 

100 

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