- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course focuses on building UI elements using various design applications. Students will be introduced to the guidelines for building UI elements, utilize their knowledge in several design applications to create UI components and finally export them in the proper formats. Students will be evaluated by a series of assignments and term project.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$611.22
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Develop guidelines for creating UI elements for web, mobile and interactive projects.
- Utilize online tools in building UI elements for web, mobile and interactive projects.
- Demonstrate the use of various design applications (such as Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign) in creating UI elements.
- Export UI elements with proper size and transparency settings for multiple platforms.
- Plan and design effective ready to use interfaces.
- Plan and create UI component libraries and templates.
Effective as of Winter 2020
Related Programs
UI/UX Strategy 2 (MDIA 3540) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Business + Media
- New Media Design and Web Development
Diploma Full-time
- User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Design
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of MDIA 3540 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 49437
Dates
Sep 13 - Nov 29 Loading
- CRN 49437
- $611.22 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13 - Nov 29 | Sat | 09:30 - 12:45 | Online |
Duration
11 weeks
Instructor
Conan Galloway
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No class on Oct 11 due to holiday This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please log into learn.bcit.ca using your BCIT student email and password on the first day of class. You will require access to the Adobe Creative Cloud in order to complete this course. Students who are currently registered in one or more BCIT Flexible Learning courses are eligible for a free Adobe Creative Cloud subscription from BCIT. Up to two weeks prior to their course start date (and not before), please visit kb.bcit.ca, select the Student Resources section, and search for “Adobe Creative Cloud”, then follow the instructions in the article found to claim your free subscription. If you are taking Graphic design programs, here is the suggested order to take them. - www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/flexible-learning-graphic-design-certificate-recommended-order-of-courses.pdf
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.