Grading Criteria
The final grade for this course will be determined by the grades each student earns on the following projects and assignments. The grading is done using a numerical point system with each gradable assignment worth a certain maximum number of points. The maximum numerical value that is possible exceeds 100, allowing a student to make up for a weak showing in one area with a stronger final project.
Project/Assignment | Maximum Value |
Main Project pt. 1: Stakeholder/Competitor User Research | Persona/Scenario Research—Presentation | 20 pts. |
Group Project pt. 1: Existing Software UX Development—Presentation | 20 pts. |
Main Project pt. 2: UX Design Deck—Combining  Research from Main Project 1 with UI and User Testing—Stand alone deck | 25 pts |
Main Project pt. 3: Final Presentation—Combining  Research from Main Project 1 with UI and User Testing—Final Individual Presentation | 15 pts |
Group Project pt. 2: UX Design Deck—Combining  Research from Main Project 1 with UI and User Testing—Stand alone deck | 10 pts |
Homework | 10 pts. |
Preparation, Attendance & Participation | 5 pts. |
Total: | 105 pts |
Homework: Initial Product Development
These are the questions to answer for your initial product development.
What does your Product Do?
Why should anyone care?
Who will use your product?
What platform do you want your product on?
What makes your product unique?
What customer problem does your product solve?