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CUADIG403
Create user interfaces

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create a user interface for an interactive media product.

It applies to individuals who respond to design specifications and generate a range of design options that incorporate user-centred design principles and comply with platform standards. They work in a team environment with some supervision or guidance.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Clarify project requirements

1.1 Discuss, with relevant personnel, the design specifications to clarify target user, audience and purpose of interactive media products

1.2 Identify text content and media assets to be integrated into user interfaces

1.3 Determine file output format suitable for the delivery platform of interactive media products

2. Generate ideas

2.1 Research interactive media product user interfaces, designs, images, artwork and other creative sources that may inspire design ideas

2.2 Collect logos, trademarks and other relevant information that may influence or be incorporated into design ideas

2.3 Obtain and record copyright clearance, if required, for images used in designs

2.4 Use sketches and concepts in specifications to generate a range of technically feasible and creative design ideas

2.5 Present interface design ideas to relevant personnel for discussion and feedback

3. Plan approach

3.1 Select final design, incorporating any feedback from relevant personnel

3.2 Identify a range of appropriate industry-standard graphics software

3.3 Discuss and select graphics software, with relevant personnel, to meet specified outcomes

3.4 Explore a range of typographical and visual design elements that could be used in development of interface designs

4. Produce user interfaces

4.1 Use graphics software to develop structure for user interfaces based on final design concepts

4.2 Source or create and integrate all graphic interactive components

4.3 Apply visual design and communication principles to development of user interfaces

4.4 Apply principles of user-centred design and standards for accessibility to development of user interfaces

4.5 Document styles for text and presentation for use in style sheets and templates or themes

4.6 Save user interfaces in an appropriate output format that satisfies technical parameters

4.7 Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using equipment for long periods of time

5. Finalise user interfaces

5.1 Review user interfaces to assess effectiveness of creative solutions, appropriateness to users and audience, and technical feasibility

5.2 Discuss additional requirements or modifications to the overall design with relevant personnel, and amend as necessary

Evidence of the ability to:

create technically feasible and creative interface design ideas that consider:

purpose of the interactive media product

target users

text content and media assets requirements

use suitable software to create a user interface that:

uses visual design principles to communicate with target users or audience

demonstrates principles of user-centred design

meets required accessibility standards

includes documentation about style sheets, templates or themes used

is saved in an appropriate output format

review ideas and user interface with relevant personnel.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

describe file output formats appropriate to a range of delivery platforms

describe visual design and communication principles as they apply to interface designs

explain user-centred design principles and their importance to creation of interactive media interfaces

identify accessibility standards that apply to interface designs

explain how typography influences user interface visual impact

explain the purpose of copyright and outline copyright clearance procedures

outline health and safety requirements when working for extended periods of time on computers and keyboards.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

design specifications

graphics software.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Clarify project requirements

1.1 Discuss, with relevant personnel, the design specifications to clarify target user, audience and purpose of interactive media products

1.2 Identify text content and media assets to be integrated into user interfaces

1.3 Determine file output format suitable for the delivery platform of interactive media products

2. Generate ideas

2.1 Research interactive media product user interfaces, designs, images, artwork and other creative sources that may inspire design ideas

2.2 Collect logos, trademarks and other relevant information that may influence or be incorporated into design ideas

2.3 Obtain and record copyright clearance, if required, for images used in designs

2.4 Use sketches and concepts in specifications to generate a range of technically feasible and creative design ideas

2.5 Present interface design ideas to relevant personnel for discussion and feedback

3. Plan approach

3.1 Select final design, incorporating any feedback from relevant personnel

3.2 Identify a range of appropriate industry-standard graphics software

3.3 Discuss and select graphics software, with relevant personnel, to meet specified outcomes

3.4 Explore a range of typographical and visual design elements that could be used in development of interface designs

4. Produce user interfaces

4.1 Use graphics software to develop structure for user interfaces based on final design concepts

4.2 Source or create and integrate all graphic interactive components

4.3 Apply visual design and communication principles to development of user interfaces

4.4 Apply principles of user-centred design and standards for accessibility to development of user interfaces

4.5 Document styles for text and presentation for use in style sheets and templates or themes

4.6 Save user interfaces in an appropriate output format that satisfies technical parameters

4.7 Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using equipment for long periods of time

5. Finalise user interfaces

5.1 Review user interfaces to assess effectiveness of creative solutions, appropriateness to users and audience, and technical feasibility

5.2 Discuss additional requirements or modifications to the overall design with relevant personnel, and amend as necessary

Evidence of the ability to:

create technically feasible and creative interface design ideas that consider:

purpose of the interactive media product

target users

text content and media assets requirements

use suitable software to create a user interface that:

uses visual design principles to communicate with target users or audience

demonstrates principles of user-centred design

meets required accessibility standards

includes documentation about style sheets, templates or themes used

is saved in an appropriate output format

review ideas and user interface with relevant personnel.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

describe file output formats appropriate to a range of delivery platforms

describe visual design and communication principles as they apply to interface designs

explain user-centred design principles and their importance to creation of interactive media interfaces

identify accessibility standards that apply to interface designs

explain how typography influences user interface visual impact

explain the purpose of copyright and outline copyright clearance procedures

outline health and safety requirements when working for extended periods of time on computers and keyboards.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

design specifications

graphics software.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Discuss, with relevant personnel, the design specifications to clarify target user, audience and purpose of interactive media products 
Identify text content and media assets to be integrated into user interfaces 
Determine file output format suitable for the delivery platform of interactive media products 
Research interactive media product user interfaces, designs, images, artwork and other creative sources that may inspire design ideas 
Collect logos, trademarks and other relevant information that may influence or be incorporated into design ideas 
Obtain and record copyright clearance, if required, for images used in designs 
Use sketches and concepts in specifications to generate a range of technically feasible and creative design ideas 
Present interface design ideas to relevant personnel for discussion and feedback 
Select final design, incorporating any feedback from relevant personnel 
Identify a range of appropriate industry-standard graphics software 
Discuss and select graphics software, with relevant personnel, to meet specified outcomes 
Explore a range of typographical and visual design elements that could be used in development of interface designs 
Use graphics software to develop structure for user interfaces based on final design concepts 
Source or create and integrate all graphic interactive components 
Apply visual design and communication principles to development of user interfaces 
Apply principles of user-centred design and standards for accessibility to development of user interfaces 
Document styles for text and presentation for use in style sheets and templates or themes 
Save user interfaces in an appropriate output format that satisfies technical parameters 
Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using equipment for long periods of time 
Review user interfaces to assess effectiveness of creative solutions, appropriateness to users and audience, and technical feasibility 
Discuss additional requirements or modifications to the overall design with relevant personnel, and amend as necessary 

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