This course introduces users to the primary principles and tasks involved in graphical user interface (GUI) design.
Objectives:
Describe how graphical user interfaces (GUI) differ from other types of user interfaces
Identify characteristics of an effective GUI
Describe usability factors, including rules of perception, that affect GUI design
Identify the hardware and software development factors that affect GUI design
Describe and give examples for the following GUI design principles: design consistency, user feedback, filtering information, forgiveness, and having a clear conceptual model
Describe the role of task analysis in GUI design
Topics:
Introduction to User Interfaces
Developing within Constraints
Designing for Your Users
Designing an Effective GUI
Technical Requirements:
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Adobe Flash Player 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.
