  Aesthetics of web page refers to how attractive a web page is in which it
catches the attention of the user to read through the information. In addition,
the visual appearance is important in getting attentions of the users.
Moreover, it was found that those screens, which were perceived as
aesthetically pleasing, were having a better usability. Usability might be a
strong basic in relating to the applicability for learning, and in this study
pertaining to Mandarin learning. It was also found that aesthetically pleasing
layouts of web page would motivate students in Mandarin learning The Mandarin
Learning web pages were manipulated according to the desired aesthetic
measurements. GUI aesthetic measuring method was used for this purpose. The
Aesthetics-Measurement Application (AMA) accomplished with six aesthetic
measures was developed and used. On top of it, questionnaires were distributed
to the users to gather information on the students' perceptions on the
aesthetic aspects and learning aspects. Respondents for this study were
students taking Mandarin course level I at UiTM Terengganu. A significant
correlation of the aesthetic aspect was found with its relevance to Mandarin
learning. In summary, aesthetics should not be ignored or overlooked in
designing effective learning interfaces for educational purposes.
