Northfield StudioCenter Operations
CAL-201 · Course operations
Creative App Lab
Learners turn a personally meaningful idea into a working app prototype, test it with peers, and explain how feedback changed the experience.
activeHQ curriculum · v3.2
Curriculum provenance
Canonical HQ curriculum
- Owner
- Cognit Curriculum Studio
- Version
- 3.2
- Center authority
- Local delivery editable · curriculum locked
Modules, activities, objectives, outcomes, resources, and canonical sequence are read-only here. Clone before customizing curriculum.
Delivery progression
Module 2 of 3
1completed2current3upcoming
App design, interaction logic, and iterative building.
Authorized enrollment
Roster and capacity
No learners are waiting for this Course in Northfield Studio.
Planned learning
Curriculum and module sequence
1completed · Week 1–2Frame the problem
Choose a useful habit, map the primary user journey, and define the smallest meaningful prototype.
Planned activities
- Interview a peer about one recurring habit
- Sketch the primary screen flow
Objectives
- Translate a learner-selected need into a clear app purpose
- Sequence a usable first interaction
Expected outcomes
- A tested problem statement
- A screen-flow map ready to build
Resources
- Problem-framing promptsFacilitation guide
- Screen-flow templatePlanning canvas
2current · Week 3–5 · currentPrototype the core flow
Build the primary interaction, test it with a classmate, and revise one confusing step using observed feedback.
Planned activities
- Build navigation and reusable interface elements
- Run a peer interaction test
- Record one evidence-backed revision
Objectives
- Create a functional multi-screen interaction
- Use testing evidence to prioritize an improvement
Expected outcomes
- A working core flow
- A documented interaction revision
Resources
- Interaction test protocolCoach guide
- Prototype review checklistLearner checklist
3upcoming · Week 6–8Refine and share
Strengthen feedback, accessibility, and explanation before sharing the finished prototype.
Planned activities
- Add clear system feedback
- Prepare a short design walkthrough
Objectives
- Refine the experience using evidence
- Explain key design decisions
Expected outcomes
- A shareable prototype
- A concise design reflection