GUI Design Series
You will receive 1 credit (CE) upon completion of this course.
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Course Description
Course Outline
Planning an Interface
Time: 3.0 hour(s)
Summary:
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
Developing an Interface
Time: 3.0 hour(s)
Summary:
This course shows users how to design screen layouts, use color effectively, and incorporate typography into a graphical user interface.
Objectives:
* Design application layouts that incorporate accepted design principles.
* Explain color concepts and describe the components of color.
* Choose and use color effectively.
* Choose appropriate typography.
Topics:
* Designing the Layout
* Introduction to Color
* Choosing Color
* Using Typography Effectively
Designing Screen Elements
Time: 4.0 hour(s)
Summary:
This course shows users how to put together the elements of an interface to create an effective design.
Objectives:
* Design effective, recognizable icons.
* Design applicable pointers.
* Build clear window layouts.
* Incorporate basic screen controls into a GUI.
* Develop an effective, easy-to-use GUI design.
Topics:
* Designing Icons
* Designing Pointers
* Designing Windows
* Designing Screen Controls
* Effective Interface Design
More Information
| Language | English |
| Course Length | 10.00 hours |
| Duration of Access | 12 months |
| Continuing Education Credits | 1 |
| Instructor | Self Study |
| Vendor | Webucator (Read more about Webucator accreditation.) |
| Course Certification | Certificate of Completion |
| Prerequisites/Audience | This series is for anyone who is interested in learning more about application design and graphical user interfaces. |
| Requirements/Materials Included | Technical Requirements: |