| Module Title |
Exploring Interaction Design |
| Module Code |
ICT1007 (ITS: HS1) |
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Faculty |
Electronic Engineering |
School |
Engineering & Computing |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
15 |
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Description
This module introduces students to the Interaction Design (IxD) cycle and to the principle of user centered design. It provides students with the opportunity to practice the use of a variety of IxD tools to better understand users' needs, develop prototype interactive systems and evaluate those systems.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Explain, using examples, user-centred design.
2. Carry out usability assessment of interactive systems.
3. Explain user experience from socio-cultural and ecological perspectives.
4. Apply knowledge of social and organizational processes to interaction design and evaluation.
5. Evaluate how Interaction Design mediates a variety of cultural practices (e.g. work, education, making and sustaining friendship, play).
6. Design a basic experimental and qualitative study.
7. Communicate ideas orally and in writing.
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Tutorial | 25 | Face-to-face tutorials are held in DCU on Saturdays and online tutorials on weekday evenings according to the timetable | | Online activity | 40 | Interaction with tutor and fellow students | | Assignment Completion | 30 | Work independently and in groups on three assignments over the course of the academic year. | | Assessment Feedback | 10 | Individual and general feedback on assignments | | Independent Study | 220 | Reading, study, research and problem solving |
| Total Workload: 325 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 11787 | Part of Term | Semester 1 & 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Richard Bolger | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Assignment | Assignment | 30% | n/a | | Assignment | Assignment | 35% | n/a | | Assignment | Assignment | 35% | n/a |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION (HS1)
This module introduces students to the Interaction Design (IxD) cycle and to the principle of user centered design. It provides students with the opportunity to practice using a variety of IxD tools to better understand users' needs, develop prototype interactive systems and evaluate those systems.
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Unger and Chandler: 2009, A project guide to UX Design, New Riders, 978-032160737
- D. Norman: 2013, The design of everyday things, 2nd edition, MIT Press,
- Preece, J., Sharpe, H., and Rogers, Y.: 2015, Interaction design: Beyond human-computer interaction, 4th Edition, Wiley, Chichester,
Articles:
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Other Resources
None |
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