From Ideas to Prototypes

Short Course

From Ideas to Prototypes

Programme Schedule	Duration (days)	Mode of Delivery	Programme Code
6 Dec, 9 Dec 2024 \| 9am - 5.30pm	2	Classroom Learning	TGS-2022012300

Course Overview

This course trains participants on how to turn needs and requirements into ideas and prototypes. It teaches participants how to brainstorm, come up with scenarios, sketch and storyboarding, develop wireframe designs as well as interactive prototypes. Participants will learn two popular design software: Balsamiq and Figma to translate content and layout into appropriate interface elements, rapid prototyping the UI. Hands-on practices will be provided so that participants can apply what they learned in their everyday design tasks.

Course Objectives

The course provides the participant with the knowledge and skills to:

ideate effectively with others using interaction design practices
iteratively turn abstract low fidelity concepts into detailed high fidelity designs
translate content and layout into an intuitive and responsive interface experience for users
rapid prototype user interfaces and interactions to accomplish specific tasks

Who Should Attend

UI Designers

Prerequisites

Required years of experience in UI Design related roles and/or customer/client-facing roles: 1 year. English proficiency: Good. Has a strong interest in improving user interface and interaction for customers.

Technical Requirements

Laptop is required.
Software: Figma, Balsamiq

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This programme is part of

Professional Certificate in User Interface and Interaction Design

Types of Available Fundings

SkillsFuture Credit

UTAP

PSEA

Enhanced Training Support

SFEC

Testimonials

This course is extremely useful and insightful from a design learning perspective for someone who doesn’t have prior knowledge in this area.

Kelly Kwa

Prof Zhao is an approachable facilitator who gives good and timely feedback, helping me to apply what I’ve learnt to the task at hand.

Lee Yng

Prof Zhao is very well-versed in the course material and was engaging in his delivery of the course material.

Instructors

A/Prof Zhao Shengdong

Programme Fees

	Singapore Citizens		Singapore PRs	Enhanced Training Support for SMEs	International Participants
	39 years old or younger	40 years old or older	Singapore PRs	Enhanced Training Support for SMEs	International Participants
Full Programme Fee	S$1,900.00	S$1,900.00	S$1,900.00	S$1,900.00	S$1,900.00
Less: SSG Grant Amount	S$1,330.00	S$1,330.00	S$1,330.00	S$1,330.00	-
Nett Programme Fee	S$570.00	S$570.00	S$570.00	S$570.00	S$1,900.00
9% GST on Nett Programme Fee	S$51.30	S$51.30	S$51.30	S$51.30	S$171.00
Total Nett Programme Fee Payable, Including GST	S$621.30	S$621.30	S$621.30	S$621.30	S$2,071.00
Less Additional Funding	-	S$380.00	-	S$380.00	-
Total Nett Programme Fee Payable, Including GST, after additional funding from the various funding schemes	S$621.30	S$241.30	S$621.30	S$241.30	S$2,071.00

Total Nett Programme Fee Payable, including GST, after additional funding from various funding schemes.
GST shall apply at prevailing rates.
Participants must fulfill at least 75% attendance and pass all assessment components to be eligible for SSG funding.
Singaporeans and Singapore PRs are eligible for up to 90% SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) funding, subject to SSG funding guidelines.

Other Information

This course is eligible for Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP). NTUC members can enjoy up to 50% funding (capped at $250 per year) under UTAP. NTUC members aged 40 and above can enjoy higher funding support up to $500 per individual each year, capped at 50% of unfunded course fees, for courses attended between 1 July 2020 to 31 December 2025. Please click here for more information.

A/Prof Zhao Shengdong

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