Human-Computer Interaction and User Experience
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Module Aims
Aim 1
To foster an understanding of the needs, abilities, limitations of computer users, of the techniques and technologies that can enable users to communicate effectively with computers, and the impact of user experience in this context.
Aim 2
To develop the knowledge and skills necessary to enable students to model, design and evaluate interfaces with a focus on user experience.
Aim 3
To enhance the students’ desire, skills, and confidence to research HCI and UX topics for themselves.
Module Content
The module is about the processes of interface design, evaluation and user experience. It covers computer users, interaction technology and concepts, interaction applications, and the context of computer use. Students learn about user interface design using prototyping, and about methods for evaluating user experience. They practice key design and evaluation techniques in the context of a major assignment.
Syllabus Content:
The Nature of HCI and UX
Human Characteristics
Human Information processing
Language, Communication and Interaction
Accessibility
Computer System and Interface Architecture
Input and output devices and methods
Gestures
Interaction Applications for example
Mobile Technology
Wearable
Ubiquitous computing / Internet of Things
Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality
Design and Development
UX Design and more general Interaction Design approaches – to include modelling techniques
Design Guidelines
Designing the User Experience
Implementation techniques – prototyping techniques
Evaluation
General Usability evaluation techniques – to include predictive and summative methods
UX Evaluation techniques
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to:
Teaching Methods
There will be an emphasis on applying the theoretical underpinnings of HCI and UX to real world examples. Students will be expected to follow the complete life cycle of a project from conceptualisation, modelling the human, design and evaluation. Lectures will be used to deliver the theory and core concepts whilst tutorial classes will expose the students to a range of techniques including the creation of personas, various evaluation techniques as well as literature searches. Where possible research undertaken by the module tutor or guest lecturers will be used to inform the content of lectures and tutorials especially in relation to evaluation and design.
Assessment Methods
This module is assessed through the design and evaluation of an interactive application.
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