On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
LO1
Discuss the issues involved in designing and implementing a user interface for an application
LO2
Create a user interface using an Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
LO3
Create basic user interface components such as buttons, lists, textields etc.
LO4
Evaluate and test a user interface implementation
Pre-requisite learning
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
Co-requisites
No Co Requisites listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
UI Design Issues
Text manipulation, data types, datatype conversions, use of colour, fonts, internationalisation, accessibility, Consistency, Look and Feel of a user interface.
Design Tools and Methodologies
Designing for reusability using object orientated technology. Screen design issues. Component layout both with and without an Integrated Development Environment
GUI Components
Creating core GUI components. Different types of component e.g. containers, buttons, lists etc. Event handling, storing gui components in arrays, line layout manager
User interface Testing and Evalustion
User interface functional testing and evaluation. Test tool development.
Assessment Breakdown
%
Course Work
100.00%
Course Work
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation
Assigment
1,2
50.0
Week 6
Practical/Skills Evaluation
Assigment
2,3,4
50.0
Week 11
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type
Workload Description
Hours
Frequency
Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture
lecture
2.0
Every Week
2.00
Lab
lab
2.0
Every Week
2.00
Tutorial
Tutorial
1.0
Every Week
1.00
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact)
No Description
2.0
Every Week
2.00
Total Hours
7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload
7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours
5.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type
Workload Description
Hours
Frequency
Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact)
No Description
5.0
Every Week
5.00
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact)
tutorial
2.0
Every Week
2.00
Total Hours
7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload
7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours
5.00
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
Deitel & Deitel 2007, Java: How To Program, Prinecie Hall [ISBN: ISBN-13 978-0132222204]
Debbie Stone et al, User Interface Design and Evaluation [ISBN: ISBN-13: 978-0120884360]
This module does not have any article/paper resources