Syllabus:

Project 3 - Interaction Concept for HCI students, 15 Credits

Swedish name: Projekt 3: Interaktionskoncept för HCI-studenter

This syllabus is valid: 2011-08-29 and until further notice

Course code: 5ID145

Credit points: 15

Education level: Second cycle

Main Field of Study and progress level: Industrial Design: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements

Grading scale: Two-grade scale

Responsible department: Umeå Institute of Design (UID)

The course provides practical experience in designing a conceptual product or system. The course is divided into two parts: 1. Project work III Interaction concept, 13,5 hp. The emphasis is on techniques and methods for the creation of interaction prototypes. 2. Writing for designers II, 1,5 hp. Methods for documenting project works. During the sub-course a short academic paper is written to be presented at a student conference.

Expected learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student shall be able to: - build an experimental interactive prototype linked to a practical design project. - use different approaches and methods in project work, problem identification, interviews, idea generation, experience prototyping and concept development. - apply the design process in project work, from problem identification to the presentation of a final design proposal, and reflect on experiences of using the experience prototyping in the the design process. - use the experience prototyping, video as a documentation and analysis tool, as well as oral and visual presentation techniquies in a project. - write an academic report.

Required Knowledge

In order to be admitted to the course, students must have completed a BA and be admitted to the master programme in Human-Computer Interaction at Department of Informatics at Umeå University. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B (IELTS (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 6.5 and no individual score below 5.5. TOEFL PBT (Paper-based Test) with a minimum score of 575 and a minimum TWE score of 4.5). TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test) with a minimum score of 90 and a minimum score of 20 on the Writing Section). Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.

Form of instruction

Lectures and practical training under the guidance of a tutor. Qualified professional designers, as well as teachers from Umeå Institute of Design, are tutors. All sub-courses are mandatory.

Examination modes

Examination is carried out in the form of presentations of work and submission of assignments. In order to obtain credit for the course, all sub-courses and assignments must be completed with a minimum grade of Pass. Students receive a grade of either Pass (G) or Fail (U) for each assignment and sub-course as for full course. For students who have not obtained the grade Pass, other examination sessions will be arranged. A student who for two consecutive examinations for the same course or sub-course has not been passed, has the right to have another examiner appointed, if there are no special reasons against this (Higher Education Ordinance chapter 6, 22 §). The request for a new examiner shall be made in writing to the Department board of the Umeå Institute of Design. ACADEMIC CREDIT TRANSFER Equivalency credits for this course can only be given if it can be shown through transcripts and course plans that a similar course has been passed, and after the course responsible have evaluated and approved the students individual level of skills and knowledge.

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