UX-60-1 Visual Design Foundations
UX-60-1 Visual Design Foundations
- Course description
- Course CodeUX-60-1
- Level of Study5.1
- Program of StudyUX/UI Design
- Credits10
- Study Plan CoordinatorCandice Krüger
This course introduces students to the core principles of visual design for digital interfaces. Students work with layout, colour, typography, hierarchy, grids, and responsive design to understand how visual choices shape usability, accessibility, and visual identity in digital products. The course also introduces relevant tools, references, and examples from current UX/UI practice.
Through practical design tasks, critique, and revision, students develop visual concepts and interface screens for digital contexts. The course supports a structured approach to visual decision making by encouraging students to assess their own work in relation to accessibility, clarity, and audience needs, and to strengthen their practice through feedback and reflection.
The candidate
- has knowledge of concepts, processes and tools used in visual design for digital interfaces, including how visual design supports usability, accessibility, and visual identity.
- has insight into relevant regulations, standards, agreements and quality requirements, especially guidelines for accessibility and inclusive visual design in digital interfaces.
- has knowledge of the UX/UI industry and is familiar with the field of work, including how visual design, visual guidelines, and reusable interface elements are used in digital product development.
- can update their knowledge in visual design by exploring industry tools, AI supported features, and contemporary examples and best practice.
The candidate
- can apply knowledge to practical and theoretical design tasks by developing visual concepts for digital interfaces.
- can apply relevant tools, materials, techniques and styles to produce wireframes, high fidelity mock ups, responsive layouts, and visual documentation.
- can find information and material that is relevant to a design task by researching design references, accessibility resources, and relevant documentation to inform visual design decisions.
- can assess a design situation, identify subject related issues, and identify what measures need to be implemented by analysing and refining visual solutions through critique and accessibility review.
The candidate
- understands the ethical principles that apply in the trade and field of work, including responsibility for accessible visual communication and respectful use of imagery.
- has developed an ethical attitude in relation to the practice of their discipline, showing awareness of how visual choices can include or exclude users.
- can carry out work based on the needs of selected target groups by aligning visual design with purpose, audience, and visual identity.
- can develop work methods and visual design artefacts of relevance to practising the discipline by contributing to interface screens and visual guidelines that support later design work.
Digital Learning Resources
The learning management system (LMS) is the primary learning platform where students access most of their course materials. The content is presented in various formats, such as text, images, models, videos or podcasts. Each course follows a progression plan, designed to lead students through weekly modules at their own pace. Exercises and assignments (individual or in groups) are embedded throughout the courses to support continuous practice and assessment of the learning outcomes.
Campus Resources
In addition to the digital learning resources, campus students participate in physical learning activities led by teachers as part of the overall delivery.
Guidance
Guidance and feedback from teachers support students' learning journeys, and may be provided synchronously or asynchronously, individually or in groups, via text, video or in-person feedback.
| Form of assessment | Grading scale | Grouping | Duration of assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
Course Assignment | Pass / Fail |