I. SUBJECT DESCRIPTION
II. SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
III. COURSE CURRICULUM
SUBJECT DATA
OBJECTIVES AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
TESTING AND ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING PERFORMANCE
THEMATIC UNITS AND FURTHER DETAILS
Subject name
User Experience Design
ID (subject code)
BMEGT52M301
Type of subject
contact lessons
Course types and lessons
Type
Lessons
Lecture
2
Practice
2
Laboratory
0
Type of assessment
exam grade
Number of credits
5
Subject Coordinator
Name
Herendy Csilla
Position
research fellow
Contact details
herendy.csilla@gtk.bme.hu
Educational organisational unit for the subject
Department of Ergonomics and Psychology
Subject website
Language of the subject
magyar - HU
Curricular role of the subject, recommended number of terms

Programme: MA in Communication and Media Studies

Subject Role: Compulsory elective

Recommended semester: 3

Direct prerequisites
Strong
Nincsen
Weak
Nincsen
Parallel
Nincsen
Exclusion
Nincsen
Validity of the Subject Description
Approved by the Faculty Board of Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences, Decree No: 5881478/13/2024 registration number. Valid from: 11.12.2024.

Objectives

The aim of the course is to provide students with a basic introductory knowledge of the research areas of User eXperience, to learn the basic concepts, the main theoretical frameworks and the research methodologies applicable in the development of eXperience.

Academic results

Knowledge
  1. Knows the concept and theoretical background of user experience and ergonomics.
  2. Knows the elements of the psychological background of human-computer interaction.
  3. Knows the guidelines for software economics.
  4. Is aware of the variety of user interface design methods, possible design methods, considerations and solutions.
Skills
  1. Able to independently analyse and design websites first and software user interfaces second.
  2. Able to independently plan, carry out and evaluate usability studies on designs.
Attitude
  1. Prioritises the human aspect - seeking to reconcile technical and content aspects with human factors.
  2. Seeks to use theoretical and professional references and empirical methods when making design decisions and critical judgements.
  3. Is constantly expanding his/her knowledge through learning.
Independence and responsibility
  1. It welcomes well-founded critical comments.
  2. Able to design surfaces independently, paying attention to the most important design aspects.
  3. Takes responsibility for the completed design.

Teaching methodology

Lectures, exercises, team-based project assignment

Materials supporting learning

  • UX kutatási módszerek - A felhasználói élmény kutatása során alkalmazható gyakorlati módszerek, tudományos hátterük és összefüggéseik. Herendy – Hercegfi – Szabó – Tóvölgyi. 2024, Edge, Budapest. http://hdl.handle.net/10890/57645
  • Valamint a félév során egyeztetett irodalmak.

General Rules

Evaluation of the learning outcomes formulated: development of a team-based project task with continuous mid-year discussions, presented in the form of a small group presentation at the end of the semester. The presentation will be complemented by a documentation.

Performance assessment methods

Submission and presentation of a final project documentation.

Percentage of performance assessments, conducted during the study period, within the rating

  • Házi feladat prezentációja: 40
  • Házi feladat dokumentációja: 60

Percentage of exam elements within the rating

  • Évközi eredmények beszámítása: 50
  • Szóbeli vizsgaprezentáció: 50

Conditions for obtaining a signature, validity of the signature

Submission of documentation of the assignment.

Issuing grades

%
Excellent 95-100
Very good 85-94
Good 70-84
Satisfactory 60-69
Pass 50-59
Fail 0-49

Retake and late completion

The procedure for corrections and replacements is always governed by the current regulations. A summative assessment may be replaced or corrected free of charge during the pótlási period. In the case of a correction, the result obtained at the time of the replacement or correction will be taken into account.

Coursework required for the completion of the subject

Nature of work Number of sessions per term
Participation in lectures 56
Preparation 34
Project work 60
Összesen 150

Approval and validity of subject requirements

Consulted with the Faculty Student Representative Committee, approved by the Vice Dean for Education, valid from: 04.11.2024.

Topics covered during the term

Lecture topics
1. Introduction. Online scene, online agents, natural online cognition. Ergonomics, user experience. Personas, cognitive schemas and user paths.
2. Accessibility.
3. Wireframes and prototypes.
4. Design guidelines.
5. Empirical and analytical testing methods, eye tracking.
6. Colour dynamics, typography.
7. Web page design and editing (paper-based and with Miro).

Additional lecturers

Name Position Contact details
Dr. Hercegfi Károly egyetemi docens hercegfi.karoly@gtk.bme.hu
Dr. Szabó Bálint adjunktus szabo.balint@gtk.bme.hu
Dr. Geszten Dalma adjunktus geszten.dalma@gtk.bme.hu
Molnár Marietta Phd hallgató marietta.molnar@edu.bme.hu

Approval and validity of subject requirements