Software Design and Animation · Algorithms & Programming

Designing User Interfaces

Focusing on the visual layout and usability of digital creations.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the placement of buttons affect how easy a program is to use?
  2. 2What makes an interface accessible for people with different needs?
  3. 3How can we use color and size to guide a user's attention?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Computing - Information TechnologyKS2: Computing - Programming and Algorithms
Year: Year 4
Subject: Computing
Unit: Software Design and Animation
Period: Algorithms & Programming

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