INF304 User Experience Design
Unit Code
INF304
Level
Undergraduate
Campus
Brisbane | Sydney
Prerequisites
INF202, INF203
Credit Points
10
Overview
Students will learn the foundational concepts and practices of User Experience (UX) design, including accessibility principles, UX frameworks and tools, evaluation of user interfaces, usability testing methodologies, the capabilities and constraints of computer technology, and the role of human factors in designing inclusive interfaces and experiences. The unit emphasises digital design standards in the context of web and mobile platforms, ensuring students can create accessible, user-centred solutions across different environments.
Associated Degrees
Duration | AQF Level
One Semester | Level 7
Core or elective Subject
☒ core subject for Bachelor of Business (Information Systems)
☐ elective subject
☐ other (please specify below):
Study Modes
√ Face to face on site
√ Full-time
√ Part-time
Learning Outcomes
- Describe usability concepts and the need to understand human factors and accessibility requirements in user-centred design.
- Apply core theories and models from the field of user experience (HCI) to design principles, standards, and guidelines for web and mobile platforms.
- Critically analyse and identify user models, user support needs, socio-organisational factors, stakeholder requirements, and accessibility considerations in usability systems.
- Design and implement computer interface prototypes from a user-centred approach that incorporates accessibility best practices.
- Critically evaluate emerging usability technologies and techniques, including their social, ethical, and accessibility implications.
Assessment
AIIHE uses a variety of assessment tools to guide and assess each student’s achievement of their learning outcomes. In this subject there will be in–class activities intended to support you to engage in and reflect on your learning journey and understanding of the subject. You will also undertake assessment tasks related to your skills development, your effective engagement in group work and delivery of collaborative outcomes, including a written report and an oral presentation.
Summary of Assessment
- Students must attempt all assessment tasks, and at least a mark of 50% in total, to pass this subject.
- Assessment in this subject is consistent with and informed by the AIIHE Assessment Policy and Procedure.
| Assessment Task | Due Date | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: Applied Case Study Reflections and In-class Self reflection |  Weeks 2,4,8, and 9 | 20% |
| Assessment 2: Mid Term Test | Week 6 | 20% |
| Assessment 3: User Experience Design Project | Week 10 Presentation (Week 11) | 35% |
| Assessment 4: Final Exam | Week 13 | 25% |
Learning Resources
AIIHE will update the topic coverage of the subject and the available relevant learning resources at the time of subject delivery. In the interim, AIIHE provides the following indicative list of relevant reference material. AIIHE also subscribes to eLearning Resources through the Canvas portal, and where relevant material is available, AIIHE will seek to source reference material from this system for staff and student access.
Prescribed text
- Sharp, H. Preece, J., and Rogers, Y. (2023). Interaction design: Beyond human-computer interaction (6th ed.) John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Texts and References
- Cooper, R., Reimann, R., Cronin D., Noessel, C., Csizmadi, J., LeMoine, D. (2014) About Face: The Essentials of Interaction Design (4th Edition), Wiley.