Sheridan Course Outlines

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Section I: Administrative Information

Total hours: 42.0
Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Winter 2019
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): Front-End Web Development
Program Coordinator(s): N/A
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 20190107_00
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: This course is offered online and in-class. For the online course, access to the course materials will be available on Sheridan's Learning and Teaching Environment (SLATE). Online learning often involves assigned weekly readings, research, assignments, quizzes, and interactive and engaging activities such as discussion board participation and journal writing. Some courses may include live online class sessions which will involve learner participation. For the in-class course, the sessions may include a variety of interactive and engaging activities including discussions, workshops, group activities, role plays, case studies and presentations. Course materials and assignments will be provided on Sheridan's Learning and Teaching Environment (SLATE). Students will need reliable access to a computer and the internet.

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
In this course, students learn the underlying principles of User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) design and how to apply them when developing websites and applications. Students explore the basic design practices that contribute to creating an optimal user experience such as Information Architecture, Interaction Design, Content Design, wireframing, prototyping, common design patterns, visual design, and related techniques and tools. Through interactive lessons, activities and projects, students acquire the core skills required to develop user interface solutions that are user-centered and optimized for best user experience.

Program Context

Front-End Web Development	Program Coordinator(s): N/A
This is a mandatory course in the Front-End Web Development Certificate.

Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

	Critical Performance:
	By the end of this course students will have demonstrated the ability to apply fundamental design practices and principles of User Experience and User Interface Design to enhance user interaction with a website.

Learning Outcomes:

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

Explain the impact of user interface, navigation, and information design on user experience.
Describe the role of user research and design in the development of human-computer navigation and interfaces.
Apply user experience design methods and principles to organize and structure content for a range of interactive experiences.
Incorporate usability and interface design principles and precedents into design solutions that meet stakeholder needs.
Use visual design principles to create websites and applications that are visually compelling, accessible and easy to navigate.
Employ optimization techniques on visual assets in interfaces, using industry standard tools.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Evaluation Plan: ONLINE

	Quizzes (4 x 5%)	20.0%
	Activities (8 x 2%)	16.0%
	Assignment 1	24.0%
	Final Project	40.0%
	Total	100.0%

Evaluation Plan: IN-CLASS

	Quizzes (4 x 5%)	20.0%
	Activities (8 x 2%)	16.0%
	Assignment 1	24.0%
	Final Project	40.0%
	Total	100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:

TEST AND ASSIGNMENT PROTOCOL

The following protocol applies to every course offered by Continuing and Professional Studies.

1. Students are responsible for staying abreast of test dates and times, as well as due dates and any special instructions for submitting assignments and projects as supplied to the class by the instructor.

2. Students must write all tests at the specified date and time. Missed tests, in-class/online activities, assignments and presentations are awarded a mark of zero. The penalty for late submission of written assignments is a loss of 10% per day for up to five business days (excluding Sundays and statutory holidays), after which, a grade of zero is assigned. Business days include any day that the college is open for business, whether the student has scheduled classes that day or not.  An extension or make-up opportunity may be approved by the instructor at his or her discretion.

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements:

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

Communication Skills - Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Skills - Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.
Information Management Skills - Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.
Information Management - Locate, select, organize and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.
Personal Skills - Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.
Personal Skills - Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar

Not Eligible for PLAR

Section III: Topical Outline

Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.

Print	Instruction Mode	Professor	Applicable Student Group(s)
	In-Class	N/A	In-Class Continuing and Professional Studies Students
	Online	N/A	Online Continuing and Professional Studies Students

Sheridan Policies

It is recommended that students read the following policies in relation to course outlines:

Academic Integrity
Copyright
Intellectual Property
Respectful Behaviour
Accessible Learning

All Sheridan policies can be viewed on the Sheridan policy website.

Appropriate use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools: In alignment with Sheridan's Academic Integrity Policy, students should consult with their professors and/or refer to evaluation instructions regarding the appropriate use, or prohibition, of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for coursework. Turnitin AI detection software may be used by faculty members to screen assignment submissions or exams for unauthorized use of artificial intelligence.

Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.

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