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Arts, Design & Culture Design

Certificate for Module (Introduction to UX and UI Design)
證書 (單元 : 用戶體驗與用戶介面設計)

Course Code
AT031A
Application Code
2250-AT031A
Credit
9
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
18 Oct 2024 (Fri)
Duration
30 hours
Language
English, supplemented with Cantonese
Enquiries
3762 0084
2151 0720
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Highlights

This programme provides an introduction to User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) design principles and practices for students. Students will learn how to create user-centered designs that effectively communicate and engage with target audiences across various digital platforms. Through a combination of theoretical concepts and hands-on exercises, students will develop their understanding of UX/UI design principles, information architecture, prototyping, usability testing, and Graphical User Interface (GUI) design elements.

Programme Details

On completion of the programme, students should be able to:

  1. demonstrate the fundamental principles and concepts of User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) design;
  2. apply user-centered design methodologies to create effective engaging experience;
  3. develop information architecture and create wireframes, and prototypes for various digital platforms; and
  4. implement visual design principles to develop effective User Interface (UI) to enhance User Experience (UX).
 
Programme Syllabus

1. Introduction to User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) Design

  • understanding the role of UX/UI design in digital communication
  • differentiating the design process between UX and UI
  • introduction to user research and persona development

2. User-Centered Design Principles

  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) principles
  • user journey mapping and task flows

3. Information Architecture and Wireframing

  • creating effective information architecture
  • sketching and wireframing techniques with tools and software   

4. Prototyping, Usability Testing, and Interactive Design

  • introduction to prototyping tools
  • creating interactive prototypes for different devices and platforms
  • principles of responsive design

5. Visual Design for UX/UI

  • typography, colour, icons, and composition principles in Graphical User Interface (GUI)  
  • visual hierarchy and attention-guiding techniques
 
Assessment
Type of Assessment Description Weighting
Oral Presentation Oral presentation (5 minutes) of user-centered design exploration, plus a 10-page UX/UI proposal containing information architecture and wireframes in PDF format  50%
Design Project Design a responsive interactive prototype and present the process report not less than 15 pages in PDF format 50%
    100%

A ‘Certificate for Module (Introduction to UX and UI Design)’ will be awarded within HKU system through HKU SPACE to students who have satisfactorily completed the programme.

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Days / Time
  • Tue, Fri, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Duration
  • 10 meeting(s)

Fee

Application Fee

HK$200

Course Fee
  • HK$6360

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Enrolment Method
Payment Method
1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay

Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

2. Cheque Or Bank draft

Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and the applicant’s name.. You may either:

  • bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
  • or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying  “Course Application” on the envelope.  HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard

Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.

4. Online Payment

Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (course enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, continuing students of award-bearing programmes, if their programmes offer online service, may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay and Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment  for details.

Notes

  • If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolement Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circustance.
  • Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque or PPS (for online payment only) will normally be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will normally be reimbursed to the payment cardholder's credit card account.
  • In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
  • Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
  • Receipts will be issued for fees paid but HKU SPACE will not be repsonsible for any loss of receipt sent by mail.
  • For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to "HKU SPACE" to any of our enrolment centres. 
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