Course Calendar

Unit 1 User Experience

Our first unit explores the UX Design process. A group project will allow everyone to experience the collaborative process.

Indicates a team assignment.

Week	Reading & Videos	Tasks
1	What Is UX? How People Read Online Videos	Check-in Work Preference Survey Figma Setup Two Truths & A Lie UIUX Pass & Fail
2	Project 1 Videos	Team Introduction Team Charter Project Discovery
3	Getting to know your users UX Reality Check: 14 Hard Truths About Users How UX design can counter racial bias (PDF) Beware of Persona Bias (PDF) Videos	Marginalized Group Persona Persona Reflection
4	Information Architecture Interaction Design How to design user scenarios Videos	Card Sort Set-up User Scenario
5	Navigation Systems User Flows Website Flowchart Examples for Optimal UX Videos	UX Laws & Principles User Flowchart
6	Dedicated Work Week Videos	Submit Project 1 UX Quiz

Unit 2 User Interface Design

The second unit focuses on the design of a desktop user interface. Design concepts will be explored and demonstrated with an individual project.

Week	Reading & Videos	Tasks
7	What is UI? Wireframes UI Heuristics Project 2 Videos	Wireframes Heuristic Evaluation
8	UI Patterns Images Icons Buttons Videos	Design Trend Mood Board Components & Prototypes
9	Color Contrast Typography Videos	Design System Homepage Progress
10	Dark Patterns Design Ethics Videos	Dark Patterns Submit Project 2 UI Quiz

Unit 3 Web Accessibility

Unit 3 highlights the importance of web accessibility for all. An individual project will showcase all three course units, producing a fully accessible website.

Week	Reading & Videos	Tasks
11	Project 3 Accessibility Overview Compliance Videos	Screen Readers Assistive Tech Reflection Install Axe
12	HTML5 Semantics SEO Videos	Accessibility Lawsuit Some Basics
13	ARIA Navigation & Focus Hiding Content Videos	Accessible Menu
14	Forms Images Tables Videos	Accessible Form
15	n/a	Work on Project 3
16	n/a	Submit Project 3 Accessibility Quiz Course Feedback Survey