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Design user interfaces

Design user interfaces

Unit of competency
National Code
CUADIG412
State Code
ODF99
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
100799 - Communication And Media Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design user interfaces for animation, gaming and visual effects products. This involves interpreting design briefs, developing sketches and testing interface prototypes. The unit applies to those who apply visual communication skills and work collaboratively in a team environment to develop final specifications for user interface designs.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify project requirements
  • 1.1 Interpret design brief in consultation with required personnel
  • 1.2 Confirm technical parameters of animation, gaming or visual effects products
  • 1.3 Identify target audience and user characteristics
  • 1.4 Assess information architecture specifications
2. Produce sketches and design specifications
  • 2.1 Develop preliminary sketches based on content architecture and audience characteristics
  • 2.2 Develop screen layout sketches according to project requirements
  • 2.3 Develop final interface sketches and demonstrate alignment of ideas generated to design brief
  • 2.4 Review and modify interface sketches in consultation with required personnel
  • 2.5 Write user interface design specifications and instructions for development teams
  • 2.6 Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using screen and keyboards for extended periods of time
3. Test and finalise user interface designs
  • 3.1 Develop prototype of user interface according to project requirements
  • 3.2 Plan and implement testing of interface design with sample users
  • 3.3 Evaluate results of testing with required personnel and adjust content architecture in design specifications if required
  • 3.4 Obtain final agreement on finished designs from required personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWJ32 CUADIG402 Design user interfaces Unit of competency