Applied User Interface (UI) Design and Digital Accessibility (online)

Explore how accessibility, atomic (a visual identity system), and responsive design are core tenets in UI and lead to scalable, inclusive and well-designed digital products. Learn how to inject accessibility at every turn of the design process from building color palettes that have appropriate color contrast to ensuring components have proper labeling and correct touch targets. Class sessions include lectures on a specific UI topic (typography, color, grids, UI components and page layouts), demonstrations and work time. Use Figma and Frontify to complete exercises that will ultimately work towards a final prototype. Spend time in each class reviewing work for critique and feedback, resulting in a refined prototype at the completion of this course that will be perfect as a portfolio piece.

Open to students ages 18 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration.

Class meeting details

This course will be synchronous, meaning students will meet weekly at the same time via Google Meet. Class meetings will include lecture, demonstrations, discussions, exercises, critiques, and time to ask questions and share resources.

Prerequisites

Basic experience with visual, user interface, user experience or graphic design is required to have an understanding in color theory and typography.

Required materials

Supplies
pen or pencil; notebook or sketchbook; headphones/earbuds

Software
free Figma account; free Frontify account

Hardware
A computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access, a camera, and microphone for class meetings and to capture and upload work.

Class resources
This class uses Canvas, MCAD’s learning management system. Please see the link for more information.

Class savings

Register on or before August 19 and save $25.
Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only).
Additional savings. Are you eligible?

Questions

Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765.