Computer Interface Design Principles

Aim

This unit aims to develop learners’ skills and understanding through investigation of the design elements of user interfaces for interactive systems.

Learning outcomes

LO1 Understand interface design in interactive media

1.1 Identify interactive media systems

1.2 Evaluate constraints affecting interface design

LO2 Be able to investigate audio in an interactive interface context

2.1 Evaluate potential of audio for an interactive interface project

2.2 Record sound for an interactive interface project

LO3 Be able to investigate visual cues in an interactive interface context

3.1 Investigate the use of visual cues in interactive contexts

3.2 Develop screen design work for a personal interactive interface project

LO4 Be able to produce an interactive interface

4.1 Conceptualise an interactive interface system

4.2 Use software to produce an interactive interface

4.3 Evaluate own interactive interface design work.