Course Title: Visual Programming
Course Overview:
Visual Programming is a course designed to teach students the principles and techniques of programming through graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and visual tools. The course focuses on the use of visual programming environments to create interactive applications. Students will learn about event-driven programming, GUI design principles, and the development of applications using visual programming languages and tools.
Course Objectives:
Understand the fundamentals of visual programming and its applications.
Learn about event-driven programming and GUI design principles.
Explore different visual programming environments and tools.
Develop skills in creating interactive and user-friendly applications.
Gain practical experience through hands-on projects and assignments.
Understand best practices in GUI development and user experience (UX) design.
Course Outline:
Introduction to Visual Programming
Definition and history of visual programming
Advantages and applications of visual programming
Overview of visual programming languages and environments
Fundamentals of GUI Design
Principles of user interface (UI) design
Layout management and positioning of UI elements
Common GUI components (buttons, text fields, labels, etc.)
Event-Driven Programming
Concepts of event-driven programming
Event handling mechanisms
Implementing event listeners and callbacks
Visual Programming Environments
Overview of popular visual programming tools (e.g., Scratch, MIT App Inventor, Visual Studio, LabVIEW)
Features and capabilities of each tool
Getting started with a selected visual programming environment
Creating Interactive Applications
Designing and implementing interactive applications
Handling user input and providing feedback
Incorporating multimedia elements (audio, video, animations)
Advanced GUI Components and Customization
Using advanced GUI components (menus, toolbars, dialogs)
Customizing the appearance and behavior of GUI elements
Creating reusable components and templates
Data Handling and Persistence
Techniques for data input and output
Storing and retrieving data from files and databases
Managing application state and data persistence
Debugging and Testing Visual Applications
Debugging techniques for visual programming
Testing strategies and tools for GUI applications
Ensuring application reliability and performance
Best Practices in GUI Development
Guidelines for effective UX design
Accessibility considerations in GUI design
Performance optimization and resource management
Project Work and Case Studies
Designing and developing a complete visual application
Case studies of successful visual programming projects
Presenting and critiquing peer projects
Assessment Methods:
Programming assignments and projects using visual programming environments.
Quizzes and exams covering theoretical concepts and practical skills.
Peer reviews and critiques of GUI design and implementation.
Final project demonstrating comprehensive application of course concepts.
Textbook:
“Programming with Visual Basic” by Diane Zak (if focusing on Visual Basic)
“The Visual Programming Language Guide” by various authors (depending on the specific tool)
References:
Online tutorials and documentation for selected visual programming environments
Articles and resources on GUI design and UX best practices
Admission Open for this course
Contact Number: 03307615544