| Type: | Undergraduate Subject |
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| Code: | DIGM13-100 |
| EFTSL: | 0.125 |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Society and Design |
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| Credit: | 10 |
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Description
Designing User Experiences creatively explores how users interact with technology, thus allowing students to design and evaluate digital solutions. Students will learn how to analyse and document the user journey, from need to usability testing, by focusing on the principles of user centred design. Students will apply their knowledge using industry-standard techniques, including wireframing, design patterns, prototyping frameworks, usability assessment tools, and Adobe Creative Suite to evidence their problem solving, and analytical skills through creative communication, teamwork and project creation.
Subject details
Learning outcomes
- Analyse and describe the core terminology, concepts and theories as they apply to user experience design.
- Distinguish the appropriate conditions and use of the experience by applying research and design techniques.
- Frame complex problems using design theory to deliver creative and innovative solutions.
- Construct and evaluate a prototype using analytics and standardised testing techniques.
- Work collaboratively and cooperatively with others to affect positive outcomes.
- Communicate effectively using oral, written and visual communication techniques.
Enrolment requirements
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Nil |
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| Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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Subject outlines
- September 2025 [Standard - Designing User Experiences]
- January 2024 [Standard - Designing User Experiences]
- September 2023 [Standard - Designing User Experiences]
- January 2023 [Standard - Designing User Experiences]
- January 2022 [Standard - Designing User Experiences]
- January 2021 [Standard - Designing User Experiences]
- September 2020 [Standard - Designing User Experiences]
Subject dates
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September 2025
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 20/07/2025 Semester start: 15/09/2025 Subject start: 15/09/2025 Last enrolment: 28/09/2025 Teaching census: 10/10/2025 Withdraw - Financial: 11/10/2025 Withdraw - Academic: 01/11/2025
| Standard Offering | |
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| Enrolment opens: | 20/07/2025 |
| Semester start: | 15/09/2025 |
| Subject start: | 15/09/2025 |
| Last enrolment: | 28/09/2025 |
| Teaching census: | 10/10/2025 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 11/10/2025 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 01/11/2025 |