Brief Description of Aims & Content :
This module introduces the Human Computer Interface (HCI) discipline and the design of usable interfaces for computer applications. The subject looks at how to gather user requirements and employ the principles of design in order to successfully develop interfaces that meet those requirements. It includes the evaluation of interfaces for usability using techniques derived from the principles..
Learning Outcomes :
At the end of the program students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- Explain why it is important to design interactive products that are usable
- Define key terms used in interaction design explain key theories used in the design of interactive products
- Explain the importance of iteration, evaluation and prototyping in interaction design.
- Gather data in the context of developing a simple interactive product using suitable Techniques
- Evaluate an interactive product using suitable techniques
- Define a suitable programme of user involvement that treats users ethically and fairly
- Produce a low-fidelity prototype for an interactive product based upon a simple list of interaction design principles.
- Communicate effectively to peers and specialists about requirements,
- Design, and evaluation activities relating to interactive products
- Indicative Content :
- Components of human computer interaction.
- Capturing user requirements.
- Principles of user interface design.
- Principles of interface usability.
- Design of interface evaluation.
- Use of input and output devices, interactive styles and relevance to context and requirements.
- Design of online support.
Learning & Teaching Strategy :
Theory: Formal lectures will be presented to cover the material of the course, with tutorials.
Practical: Practical exercises, examples and seminar practices will be given to workout individually/groups.
Self-study: Students are also expected to undertake at least a required number of hours of private study including preparation of worked solutions for tutorial classes.
Assessment Strategy :
The assessment strategy is:
- To assess knowledge though a written CAT. To assess practical skills through the practical exercises and final practical examination
- To assess self-learning, understanding and application through the assignment which will be ‘open ended’ so that the student has to some extent to do fault-finding and formulate the solution
Assessment Criteria:
- For the examination setting and marking the UR generic marking criteria will be used.
- For the assessment of the practical exercises, the Training Workshop assessment criteria will be used.
For the assignment, criteria will be drawn up appropriate to the topic, based on the UR generic marking criteria
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