Introduction to Digital Services (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

16.01.2023 - 19.05.2023

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.

Intro

Welcome to start designing digital services such as web pages in a professional way. On this course, you will learn the basics of digital services, their user-centered design and implementation (html5 and css). You will make a light-weight web user interface from idea to publication.

Materials

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

Teaching methods and instruction

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.

Topics:
* 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.

Working life connections

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Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

No exam, assessment is based on exercises and the website to be produced.

Internationality

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Completion alternatives

Execution methods
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.

Learning assignments

Tasks and exercises to be discussed during the course.
Building a small website.

Assessment methods

Grade 1
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.

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.

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.