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Create user interfaces

Create user interfaces

Unit of competency
National Code
CUADIG403
State Code
AWJ33
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
100799 - Communication And Media Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create a user interface for an interactive media product. It applies to individuals who respond to design specifications and generate a range of design options that incorporate user-centred design principles and comply with platform standards. They work in a team environment with some supervision or guidance. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Clarify project requirements
  • 1.1 Discuss, with relevant personnel, the design specifications to clarify target user, audience and purpose of interactive media products
  • 1.2 Identify text content and media assets to be integrated into user interfaces
  • 1.3 Determine file output format suitable for the delivery platform of interactive media products
2. Generate ideas
  • 2.1 Research interactive media product user interfaces, designs, images, artwork and other creative sources that may inspire design ideas
  • 2.2 Collect logos, trademarks and other relevant information that may influence or be incorporated into design ideas
  • 2.3 Obtain and record copyright clearance, if required, for images used in designs
  • 2.4 Use sketches and concepts in specifications to generate a range of technically feasible and creative design ideas
  • 2.5 Present interface design ideas to relevant personnel for discussion and feedback
3. Plan approach
  • 3.1 Select final design, incorporating any feedback from relevant personnel
  • 3.2 Identify a range of appropriate industry-standard graphics software
  • 3.3 Discuss and select graphics software, with relevant personnel, to meet specified outcomes
  • 3.4 Explore a range of typographical and visual design elements that could be used in development of interface designs
4. Produce user interfaces
  • 4.1 Use graphics software to develop structure for user interfaces based on final design concepts
  • 4.2 Source or create and integrate all graphic interactive components
  • 4.3 Apply visual design and communication principles to development of user interfaces
  • 4.4 Apply principles of user-centred design and standards for accessibility to development of user interfaces
  • 4.5 Document styles for text and presentation for use in style sheets and templates or themes
  • 4.6 Save user interfaces in an appropriate output format that satisfies technical parameters
  • 4.7 Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using equipment for long periods of time
5. Finalise user interfaces
  • 5.1 Review user interfaces to assess effectiveness of creative solutions, appropriateness to users and audience, and technical feasibility
  • 5.2 Discuss additional requirements or modifications to the overall design with relevant personnel, and amend as necessary
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1113 CUFDIG403A Create user interfaces Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODD65 CUADIG413 Create user interfaces Unit of competency