Introduction to Digital ServicesLaajuus (5 cr)

Learning objectives

After passing this course, the student
* Recognizes the potential of digital services and related terms and concepts.
* Understands the significance of user experience, usability, accessibility and service design
* Is able to analyze, evaluate, design, code and test a simple web user interface.

Contents

* Digitalization and digital services in general
* The concepts of usability, user experience and accessibility
* User-centered design process and heuristic analysis of digital services
* Design, implementing (html and css) and testing of a responsive user interface
* Assessing own learning and professional growth.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

The objectives of the course can be achieved by
1) Attending study sessions and doing exercises
2) Studying individually and doing exercises
3) If you already have the skills and knowledge, there is a possibility to recognition of prior learning (RPL). Please ask the current teacher of this course.
The course includes self-reflection on individual learning.

Assessment criteria - grade 1

When the implementation type of the course is CONTACT, ONLINE or BLENDED it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25 %, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50 %, the course is failed.

The student recognizes a digital service, knows the basics of user experience, usability and accessibility. Is able to design and develop a web user interface under guidance. The student understands the significance of digital service analysis.

Assessment criteria - grade 3

The student recognizes the potential of a digital service, understands the significance of user experience, usability and accessibility. Is able to independently design and develop a web user interface. The student is able to analyze a digital service.

Assessment criteria - grade 5

The student is able to utilize effectively the potential of a digital service, utilizes user experience, usability and accessibility in an effective way. Is able to independently design and develop a high-quality web user interface. The student is able to analyze a digital service in a professional manner.

Learning materials

World-class digital services and versatile learning environments are used to achieve the outcomes.

Further information

This course includes a small web site project (from idea to publication) as a mandatory part.
Optionally, the project can have an organization or a company as a customer.