Create Accessible Interfaces

Who is the course for?

This course is for those interested in a career in user experience, who lack programming experience or knowledge of WCAG or accessibility requirements.

It would benefit people designing websites who want to know more about the issues disabled users face when using the internet, mobile devices, and streaming services.

It would be also ideal for those considering a master’s degree in creative computing, who want a taste of what would be involved.

You might also be interested in the other courses in the Essential Creative Technologies collection from UAL Creative Computing Institute, Lancaster University and the Institute of Coding.

What topics will you cover?

What issues impact disabled users using creative technology?

How can interfaces be made more accessible for those with sight, hearing and cognitive impairments?

What kinds of experiences do people with visual and hearing impairments have when using the internet, mobile devices and streaming services?

What guidance is available for those attempting to make their websites and services more accessible?

What forms of compliance are necessary when creating websites and services?

How can CSS and JavaScript be used to allow users to customise their experience?

How can you create customisable interfaces with clear navigation?

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…

Explore the issues that impact disabled users using creative technology

Describe how interfaces can be made more accessible for those with visual, hearing and cognitive impairments

Reflect on the kinds of experiences people with visual and hearing impairments have when using the internet, mobile devices and streaming services

Engage with the guidance available for those attempting to make their websites and services more accessible

Explore the forms of compliance necessary when creating websites and services

Describe how CSS and JavaScript can be used to allow users to customise their experience