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IDG1004 - Color in Interface Design

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Assignment and Written examination
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Assignment 15/100
Oral Examination 70/100
Assignment 15/100

Course content

-Light, colour and the human visual system -Colour mixing principles on computer systems -Colour harmony and colour contrast -Digital colours -Use of colour and meaning, colour semantics -Colour ordering systems -Using colour and colour contrast to enhance user interaction -Colour-related aspects of universal design

Learning outcome

The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of colour perception and its impact on the design of computer-based graphics. Students will be able to apply principles of colour harmony and skills in the selection of colour to their design of screen-based media including user interfaces. Students will also learn about the problems faced by users with colour vision deficiencies and how to apply universal design principles. Expected knowledge: -Describe features of the human visual system and colour perception applicable to screen-based design. -Demonstrate knowledge of colour vision defects and how they are addressed in universal design. -Show an understanding of colour palettes and their use to screen-based design. Expected skills: -Demonstrate principles of colour harmony. -Demonstrate methods of selecting and encoding colours for screen-based design. -Apply an understanding of colour perception to interface design. Expected general competence: -Demonstrate basic theoretical and practical knowledge in terms of assessment of the design of user interfaces as well as to generate new user interface that is consistent with universal design. -Demonstrate an understanding of universal design principles in the use of colour in user interfaces, especially in relation to vision defects.

Learning methods and activities

-Lecture

-Group work

-Lab exercise

-Mandatory exercise

Further on evaluation

For the written exam, there will be a re-sit examination in August.

 

2 Assignments in groups

 

All parts must be passed

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Interaction Design (BIXD)

Course materials

Rhyne Theresa-Marie, Applying Color Theory to Digital Media and Visualization, CRC Press; 1 edition (2017)

 

Additional litterature:

Teigen Tom, Farger en visuell innføring, Gyldendal Norsk Forlag AS 2004

Valberg Arne, Fargenes verden, Tapir Akademisk Forlag, 2009

Chisholm, W. and May, M. (2008) Universal Design for Web Applications: Web Applications That Reach Everyone, O'Reilly Media

Berns, R. (2000) Billmeyer and Saltzman’s principles of colour technology NY: Wiley

 

Lecture notes

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2022

Language of instruction: English, Norwegian

Location: Gjøvik

Subject area(s)
  • Design Methodology
  • Interaction Design
  • Media Studies and Communication
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Computer Science

Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment and Written examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD Assignment 15/100

Release
2022-01-31

Submission
2022-02-17


09:00


12:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Assignment 15/100

Release
2022-03-07

Submission
2022-03-24


12:00


12:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Oral Examination (1) 70/100

2022-04-05 - 2022-04-08

Room Building Number of candidates
Summer UTS Oral Examination 70/100
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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