Course Module Archive - MMS 150: User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design (3rd Trimester, AY 2022-2023)

Abstract

This archive contains the instructional materials for MMS 150: User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, a core course under the Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies (BAMS) program at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU). Developed and refined by Diego Maranan, this version of the course package was implemented during the 3rd Trimester of Academic Year 2022-2023. While the course has been previously offered, this iteration represents a significant refinement of earlier versions and is submitted for formal consideration. MMS 150 introduces students to the foundational principles, tools, and collaborative practices of UI/UX design. Framed around the 5-phase Design Thinking model, the course guides learners through activities in user research, problem definition, ideation, prototyping, and usability testing. Emphasis is placed on ethical design, user empathy, and critical engagement with design processes across multiple platforms. Students work in teams to create functional low- and high-fidelity prototypes that address real-world needs and reflect iterative design thinking. Modules were delivered asynchronously through UPOU's Moodle-based learning management system, MyPortal. Students engaged with interactive activities, online workshops, discussion forums, and a peer-evaluated final project. The course culminated in a public-facing presentation and design critique session. This PDF archive includes: 1. A copy of the full authored course package; 2. A snapshot of the LMS course site (teacher view) showing how the content and activities were structured and implemented.